Product Samples
Silicone Handle for Medical Instrument
A manufacturer of high-end surgical instruments came to Custom Rubber Corp.
because they were not happy with their old supplier—quality was not up
to standard, and delivery/responsiveness was not acceptable. The company is
accelerating the transition from traditional glass-reinforced nylon handles
to a softer, sure-grip silicone. (Continued below.)
(ref: 101646)
Custom Rubber Corp.'s experience in bonding metal to rubber, and suggestions
on design changes to take advantage of silicone rubber's flexibility/sealing
capability have resulted in a superior design. The surface texture was chosen
to maximize the surgeon's grip, but also insure that no contamination is left
in deep grooves after cleaning and sterilization.
The part requires two separate cores, one on each end of a cylindrical aluminum
insert, that keep the rubber out of the threaded holes. The spherical handle
has a flat spot to insure the surgeon can orient various tools correctly after
they are screwed into the handle. One handle can take any number of different
tools. The other threaded opening in the spherical handle is for the "strike
plate," which is used when a little more force is required.
The
rubber parts
pictured are not in stock or for sale. These are examples
of custom-manufactured products that illustrate Custom Rubber Corp.'s capabilities. Contact
us with information on your needs.
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