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Interface Next Generation Balloon Forming Machine BFM-3310 to Simplify Manufacturing Operations and Expand Capabilities

2/10/2009 - Interface Catheter Solutions new Balloon Forming Machine Model BFM-3310 is a computer-controlled system that produces an extensive range of medical balloons to meet ever-increasing market demands. The BFM-3310 provides very accurate and repeatable control for processing high quality balloons with tight tolerances in an extensive variety of sizes and shapes. Interface is known for balloon forming equipment that delivers consistent performance, reduced cycle times and increased yields, along with real time balloon forming profiling. Continue reading

Interface Catheter Solutions New Tubing Welding Machine TBW-500 is Cost-Effective and Easy-to-Use for Low-Profile Welds

2/10/2009 - The Interface TBW-500 Model, Tubing Welding Machine is a compact bench-top welding system that is cost-effective for welding a wide range of tubing sizes and materials for balloon catheter manufacturing. It is designed to weld similar polymer components such as inner lumen to distal shaft or balloon distal and proximal necks to the catheter shaft. There is a wide range of customizable jaws available for strong low profile welds. The TBW-500 is easy-to-use while producing optimal results, such as speed, accuracy and performance. Continue reading

Interface Catheter Solutions New MBS-200 Marker Band Swager Offers Superior Performance and Improved Reliability for Catheter Production

1/10/2009 - The new MBS-200 Marker Band Swager enhances catheter production by providing reduced operating set-up time, expedited catheter advancement speed and decreased cycle times. The MBS-200 is compact and clean room ready with the same superior 360° swaging performance for gradual and smooth diameter reduction of marker bands for no striations or deformations to the swaged parts. Continue reading

New Quick Release Brackets by Interface Catheter Solutions Enhances Balloon Forming Production

10/30/2008 - Interface Catheter Solutions announces the introduction of Quick Release Water Jacket Brackets for their 2210 series Balloon Forming Machines. The Quick Release Brackets are designed to simplify the water jacket installation and exchange process which will substantially reduce production set-up time and improve manufacturing throughput. Continue reading

New Vision System from Interface Improves Welding Yields

8/13/2008 - Interface today announced the launch of a new high-resolution vision system for its Tube Welding Machine. Featuring a high-resolution color monitor, this gives production engineers improved visibility of the weld, increasing yields and reducing production time. The Interface Tube Welding Machine is a simple, yet intricate system used to weld polymer components by heat activation which produces optimum bond strength. The vision system’s line-of-sight monitor makes weld placement easier, reducing scrap and increasing throughput. Continue reading