Extrusion Overcoating & Overjacketing
In overjacketing or overcoating, a core mandrel with one or more components (the substrate) is fed through an extruder to add a layer of thermoplastic polymer over the substrate. An example of a common substrate is an etched PTFE liner with a reinforcing stainless steel braid, onto which a Pebax® or polyurethane extrusion can be applied (for example). The extrusion overcoating fully encapsulates the braid and adheres to the innermost layer of the substrate (the PTFE liner). We can use a wide variety of polymers for overcoating, and substrate coating.
There are numerous benefits of extrusion overcoating. In the above example, the overjacketed wire braid gives the tubing greater kink resistance and a higher pressure rating, making it ideal for catheter shaft applications. Overcoating can also be used to apply a thin polymer layer over metallic guide wires. Extrusion overcoating can be used to provide insulation for electrodes, to provide damage protection for sensitive technology (such as sensors or optical fibers), and more.
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Duke Extrusion can add extrusion overcoating to single lumen tubing with multiple embedded axial fibers or wires. We can provide overjacketed tubing as small as 0.005" of an inch or as large as 1/2” in diameter. We can coat substrate wires and cables with a thermoplastic layer as thin as 0.001".
We can overjacket laser cut hypotube for balloon catheter applications, where the balloon is bonded to the tubing’s composite structure. This process can be used to create catheter products of variable stiffness.
Duke works with numerous materials in extrusion overcoating, including polyurethane, Pebax®, nylon, and PET. We will work with you to determine the ideal overjacketing material for your unique application.
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Need your products quick? Duke Extrusion has you covered with our ultra-fast shipping times. Our stock tubing products, ship within 24 hours of purchase and braided standard tubing ships within 48 hours of order placement! At Duke Extrusion, we make purchasing medical-grade tubing easy with short lead times and quick, convenient, and hassle-free shipping. It’s not just stock products that ship with industry best lead times, custom extrusion and rapid customized catheter products are also provided with the shortest lead times available and personalized service. That’s the Duke difference!
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