Two-Shot Molding
Custom Silicone/Thermoplastic Molding Capabilities for Medical Device Manufacturers
Saint-Gobain, a world leader in the development of high-performance polymer products, offers an innovative, cost-saving solution for medical OEMs. Two-shot silicone-thermoplastic molding technology enables the development of medical device components that combine silicone and thermoplastic materials in one process.
Traditional molding involves separately molding silicone and thermoplastic components, then assembling them using secondary processing steps to create one medical device component. Two-shot molding eliminates these secondary operations by combining materials in a single, molding cycle. This reduces tooling requirements—eliminating the cost and lead-time of a second mold and its validation—while also improving part-to-part consistency and overall performance.
Features & Benefits of Two-Shot Molding
We can help you design components to maximize the material property benefits of both silicone and thermoplastic and create a process that can mold them with extreme precision and reliability.
Reduced part handling & validation costs
Elimination of adhesives and assembly
Reduced lead-time
Leverage characteristics of Substrates that bond to silicone: polycarbonate, ABS alloys, PEEK (Non-BPA), polysulfone (Non-BPA), PBT (Non-BPA), nylon (Non-BPA)
Saint-Gobain Medical is an established and reliable brand around the world and that provides trust and security that they can deliver when it matters most.
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