Medical

SMI provides silicone solutions for medical device manufacturers. Silicone can be used as a biocompatible sealing solution for medical devices that could contact bodily fluids, provide implantable-grade coverings for metal implements, and provide electrothermal insulation. SMI provides medical-grade sheeting, tubing, and custom silicone solutions.

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Why is Silicone Ideal for Medical Applications?

Silicone is a biocompatible material
Silicone is easy to sterilize
Silicone is an effective barrier against bio-materials within bio-medical devices and implantables
Silicone is resistant to temperature, UV radiation, and X-rays
Silicone doesn't adhere to body tissue
Silicone does not support microbial growth
Silicone provides electrothermal insulation
Silicone can be used as a no-slip surface
Silicone is soft and pliable and does not crack
Medical grade silicone is safe/sterile alternative to latex

What Silicone Solutions does SMI Provide for Medical Device Manufacturers?

Medical grade silicone tubing
Medical grade silicone sheets
Medical grade liquid silicone rubber (LSR)
Medical grade silicone injection molding
Custom medical dip molding for a seamless silicone product
Micromolding/overmolding to tight tolerances
Bond silicone to plastic, metal, or silicone

Medical applications using silicone include: gaskets, seals, tubs, placements, wearables, medical instruments, and robotics

A Testament to Our Capability

"Having such an open relationship with an innovative partner like SMI has allowed us to work that much closer with OEMs in the medical market. Working together we combine both materials and fabrication expertise that can not only help OEMs design and develop their next generation of medical devices and components but also get them to market faster."

-BILL INMAN, TECHNICAL SERVICE & DEVELOPMENT