Mitsubishi launches new medical grade POM resin

Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics (MEP) has developed a new medical-grade polyoxymethylene (POM) resin
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The Iupital MA range meets quality and regulatory requirements for medical applications and is available in a range of standard, high flow, high stiffness and low friction grades
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MEP says the resin offers greater design flexibility in developing smaller, lighter medical devices and devices
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Low friction grade MAL20 improves sliding properties
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In the past, combining POM parts created creaking noises and friction, so designs combine different materials to avoid these issues
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MAL20 suppresses friction and wear and enables quiet, smooth motion even in combination with ordinary POMs, which greatly improves comfort when used in medical equipment
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MEP added that it provides a colorant masterbatch for color mixing with the MA series, supporting the visual design of the part as well as the physical properties
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"These new materials will expand the scope of designs, especially medical devices and instruments, and help improve their functionality," said Katsushige Hayashi, vice president of MEP
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Iupital MA series materials are suitable for molding inhalers, insulin pens and other medical device parts
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