As fluid power, industrial and medical systems face increasingly demanding operating environments, the pressure on critical components has never been higher. In quick-connect and -disconnect systems, a standard seal is often not enough to withstand the mechanical stress of repeated connection cycles. To help you optimize your system efficiency and eliminate downtime, Precision Associates [...]
As PFAS regulations shift from discussion to active enforcement, OEMs in the medical, aerospace and industrial sectors face a critical turning point. The fluorinated materials that have been industry standards for decades, including FKM, FFKM and PTFE, are now under intense regulatory scrutiny. To help you navigate this transition, Precision Associates (PAI) has released a [...]
Implantable Silicone Article In the medical device industry, implantable silicone components play a critical role in enhancing patient outcomes and enabling advanced treatments. Precision Associates, Inc. (PAI), a leading provider of silicone molding, has established a strong presence in this specialized area by offering high-quality, reliable and innovative solutions for [...]
Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) White Paper Parts intended for fabrication from liquid silicone rubber (LSR) molding, benefit from optimizations identified during the design for manufacturability (DfM) process. In this white paper, you'll learn how DfM is a collaboration between engineering, production and the customer to ensure a smooth process that [...]
Fundamentals of medical device process validation for molded rubber and other parts This white paper explores how, when carefully planned and properly performed, process validation can improve overall quality, reduce cost and scrap, increase customer satisfaction and decrease time to market. The white paper also provides information on several key [...]
What You Need to Know About Avoiding Contamination According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in 2019 more than 15.5 million pounds of food was recalled due to contamination with extraneous material. The average cost of these recalls is more than $10 million for communication, retrieving and handling recalled product, [...]