Boston Matthews Showcases Precision Medical Extrusion Lines at K 2025

Boston Matthews will demonstrate its new range of precision-accurate Medical Extrusion Lines at the K’2025 exhibition in Germany in October. The new lines are designed using the very latest technology and incorporate features that are essential to the medical device industry.

Boston Matthews has designed and manufactured extrusion lines for the medical device industry for more than 45 years and has combined this experience with the latest extrusion technology to achieve the highest levels of quality, accuracy and consistency even at very tight tolerances.

Precision Accurate Complex Micro Tubing:

Using the latest 3D Design Engineering Software and advanced Polymer Flow Simulation Technology, Boston Matthews continues to push the boundaries of die head design, especially within the complex multi-layer, close tolerance tube configuration sector. The incorporation of the latest technology throughout the extrusion line contributes to ensuring that precision, accuracy and consistency are achieved. This includes AC Flux Vector Technology, Precision Servo Control, and Colour Touch Screen PLC Control.

Boston Matthews has a range of extrusion lines designed specially for medical devices, including PS Pipettes, Bubble ‘Bump’ Tube, Radio Opaque Tube, Peristaltic Tubing, Multi-Lumen Tube, FEP/PFA Canula, Polyurethane & Nylon Tubing, and Catheters.

Managing Director Simon Brookes states: “The emergence of more non-intrusive procedures has increased demand for more complex tube configurations with even tighter tolerances. This places massive demands upon every element of the extrusion line, and therefore, every element must perform to the highest standards at all times. Boston Matthews designs and manufactures every single element of the extrusion line, including the complex die heads, and therefore we have complete control over the quality and subsequent performance of the entire extrusion process.”

Designed for the ‘Clean & Energy Efficient’ Medical Device Industry:

Incorporated throughout the entire line are those elements that are required to meet the production demands of today’s manufacturers, including the strict regulations needed to manufacture for the medical sector.

Direct-drive on the extruder not only ensures a clean, brushless operation but also provides maximum transmission of power, which greatly assists energy efficiency. This is further enhanced with the use of AC Vector motor technology. Maintenance is also greatly reduced using this technology, which reduces the risk of downtime and disruption to production. All surfaces are easy to wipe down, and the open plan construction allows for easy access for cleaning to all areas.

All surfaces that are in contact with water are made from high-grade stainless steel to prevent any corrosion and risk of contamination.

The accuracy and consistency of the line’s performance, including cutting and winding, greatly reduce scrap and reject levels, which can represent a high cost, particularly when producing complex medical products using expensive polymers.

Complete Control

SMART colour touch-screen control system allows for simple line operation and quick start-up, as well as providing essential tools for the tube manufacturer’s management. Password protection ensures line settings and production security are always controlled and maintained. Production data is fully accessible and transferable through a variety of means, including Ethernet (network), modem, and USB. This allows for production data to be used for product quality analysis, traceability and efficiency reports.

Simon Brookes states, “The Smart control system provides the manufacturer with the means to control the extrusion operation as well as the ability to access a large amount of data if required.”

Boston Matthews will also be exhibiting a new range of Servo Coilers for enhanced winding accuracy, and they will be running a complete Munchy recycling machine throughout the duration of the show, where visitors can see first-hand scrap plastics being turned into reusable 1^st Class Pellets.

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