Silicone transfer molding is another manufacturing process used in the medical device industry. It is similar to LSR molding but focuses on more delicate electrical connections or instruments. It is a 2-step process that involves the manual molding of components into shape.
Benefit: This is a more gentle process, specific to for example impact or pressure sensitive elements on PC boards or delicate cables.
What Components does AMETEK EMC Manufacture with Silicone Transfer Molding?
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Silicone Transfer Molding of intricate shapes, over-molding onto substrates, PC Boards and highly pressure or impact sensitive electronics. This also includes Silicon molding for the large diameter coil of the antennas in the CRM and neuromodulation industries. Silicone Transfer Molding enables manufacturing parts with high precision and consistency.
There are multiple advantages that Silicone Transfer Molding offer over plastic injection molding to the medical device industry and in patient care.
- Design flexibility for intricate components: Silicone transfer molding allows for the production of complex and intricate medical device components, enabling the creation of custom designs and shapes.
- Biocompatible materials for safe contact with the human body: Silicone materials used in transfer molding are biocompatible, meaning they are safe for direct contact with the human body without causing adverse reactions or complications.
- Excellent sealing and insulation properties: Components produced through Silicone Transfer Molding offer reliable sealing capabilities, preventing the leakage of fluids or gasses. They also provide effective electrical insulation in medical devices.
- Efficient production with tight tolerances: Silicone Transfer Molding allows for efficient production cycles, enabling high-volume manufacturing while maintaining tight tolerances for precise dimensions and consistent quality.
- Over-molding capability for complex assemblies: Silicone Transfer Molding enables the encapsulation or bonding of silicone components onto other materials or substrates, facilitating the creation of complex assemblies and multi-material parts.
Patient Monitoring Interconnect Cable Assembly with Silicone Transfer Molding