Designed for the Unique Demands of the Medical Device Industry
Silicone rubber is the material of choice for ultra-flexible, autoclave sterilizable medical device cables. Silicone on its own, however, has a physical weakness that can lead to stretching, distortion or breakage after repeated wiping or physical cleaning. NEWtuf® reinforced silicone jackets overcome this concern without impacting biocompatibility, flexibility, heat resistance, sterilization, dimensional requirements or strippability.
Unlike conventional silicone jacketed cables, your NEWtuf® reinforced cable can be repeatedly handled and wiped while maintaining its original appearance and performance.
Performance Characteristics and Custom Design Options
- Optimum Pull Strength
- FDA, USP, ISO 10993 Biocompatibility
- Sterilization / Autoclave
- 150° C / 300V UL AWM Styles
- Parylene or SLEEK™ Coating Options
- RoHS, REACH Compliance
- BPA, ADM, Latex Free
Jacket Elongation & Load Performance Comparison
| Property | Conventional | NEWtuf® | Competitor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacket elongation under 5 lb load | 86% | 0.03% | 2.0% |
| Jacket elongation under 20 lb load | 490% | 1.0% | 20% |
Engineers Ask: NEWtuf® Reinforced Silicone Rubber Cables FAQs
Is NEWtuf® primarily for reusable medical cables?
Not exclusively, but NEWtuf is an excellent choice for reusable medical cables. The silicone rubber jacket can be cleaned and disinfected with several standard medical cleaning processes. In addition, silicone rubber offers superior flexibility, which can be of great benefit for medical cables. For mechanical stability, medical cables that see stresses from being pulled on repeatedly greatly benefit from NEWtuf reinforcement, as it prevents the silicone rubber jacket from stretching.
What does “reinforced” mean in a cable jacket?
In the case of NEWtuf, the reinforcement limits longitudinal stretching of the silicone rubber jacket. This aids to ensure the cable and the conductors aren’t damaged by undue pull forces that could elongate conductors, damage cable connections, and more.
Does reinforcement make the cable stiffer?
Again, in terms of NEWtuf, the reinforcement is a high strength textile that offers excellent longitudinal strength while maintaining all the benefits one would expect with a flexible silicone rubber jacket.
Does reinforcement affect minimum bend radius?
No, the reinforced silicone rubber cable does not typically affect the bend radius.
