Silicone cable solutions added to connector portfolio

Silicone over-moulding provides a stronger bond to metal connector components than thermoplastic resins to allow a high number of steam sterilisation cycles.  Also with silicone, the jacketed cable is durable and extremely flexible, and protects the cable core from harsh environments encountered during use and sterilisation.  Overall, the silicone moulding resins used create a moisture-proof chemical and mechanical bond between the cable jacket, connector and flex relief. Biocompatible materials meet US FDA and global biocompatibility and cytotoxicity requirements.  Due to flexibility and flex-life characteristics, Affinity Medical incorporates both extruded and “tubed-on” silicone cable jackets.  Typical medical applications include endoscopy, surgical power tools and ophthalmic lasers.

“We have extended our capabilities to include design, development, and manufacturing of silicone moulded medical cables, connectors and other electromechanical products in our FDA Registered and ISO 13485 certified facility,” commented Bob Frank, General Manager at Affinity Medical. “Our moulding capabilities and proven strength in design and development engineering have just been expanded to include custom liquid injection moulding of silicone.  This unique low temperature, low pressure moulding capability enables us to create a moisture ingress protection bond between cable, connector and flex relief. "