PTA Production Line Equipment

Recommended Equipment for PTA catheter production

  1. Computerized Balloon Forming Machine, Model BFM-3310 – This system is designed to produce a variety of high strength polymer balloons using a stretch, blow molding process. Optional features include parison deionizer, light curtain saftey cover and bar code scanner.
  2. Cooling Water Tank and Chiller Assembly - Accessories to Balloon Forming Machine.
  3. Computerized Double-End Stretching Machine, Model CJS-3X12 - The machine pre-forms balloon tubing to optimize balloon properties as well as to allow large balloon to neck diameter ratios.
  4. Programmable Pressure Tester, Model PT-1000 - Microprocessor based unit for pressure testing balloons and catheters. Performs tests such as burst, fatigue, compliance, etc. Use with optional Compliance Test Fixture and printer to quickly and accurately determine the compliance characteristics of the balloon. (Equipment upgrade available to Model PT-3070)
  5. Marker Band Swager, Model MBS-200 - Swages metal marker bands on shafts. Use with Marker Band Positioning and Pre-Crimp Fixture for precise positioning.
  6. Tubing Welding Machine, Model TBW-500 -Performs fuse-welding of proximal balloon neck, distal balloon neck, and proximal to distal shaft. Optional Vision System available to aid catheter positioning for optimal welds.
  7. Hot Air System, Model HB-700 - Timer/Controller Module and Tipping Attachment for tip forming.
  8. Extrusion Die Stretching Machine, Model EDS-3X68 - Performs hot die draw down of plastic tubing to reduce O.D./I.D. Performs hypo-tube jacketing. Produce custom size welding sleeves and balloon sheaths from standard off-the-shelf tubing.
  9. Gas pressure Leak Tester, Model GPL-501 - Performs 100% non-destructive leak testing of finished catheter.
  10. Balloon Wrapping Fixture - Wraps fluted balloon.
  11. Heat Setting Oven, Model HSO-250 - Performs post fluting and wrapping heat setting to improve fold memory retention and reduce wrapped profile after unsheathing.
  12. Catheter Stand - For transferring semi-finished and finished catheters between workstations.
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