Medical
Double-Lead Helix in Reinforced Nylon
Industry: Medical
Product: Medical Component with Double-Lead Helix
Services: Engineering, Manufacturing
The Challenge
A customer in the medical industry needed a double-lead helix component for adjusting compression bands. The part’s unique geometry presented a significant tooling challenge, and tolerances as tight as ±0.004” were required. All parts needed to be maintained clean for later sterilization and assembly.
The Approach
R&D Plastics co-engineered the tooling design to account for the helix geometry and ensure consistent quality. The part is made of glass-reinforced nylon and produced on a 65-ton press. Overall dimensions are 2” x 0.60”. Parts are inspected for cleanliness and straightness before shipment.
The Result
The project delivers precision components that meet demanding medical-industry requirements at a typical lead time of four weeks.
Highlights
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Description | This specialized component provides infinite adjustability for a medical compression band. |
| Capabilities Applied / Processes | Product Design, Tooling Design, Injection Molding |
| Equipment Used to Manufacture Part | 65-Ton All-Electric Toshiba Horizontal Press |
| Overall Part Dimensions | 2” long x 0.600” in diameter |
| Tightest Tolerances | ±0.004” |
| Material Used | Glass Fiber-Reinforced Nylon |
| Material Finish | Light-Texture |
| In-Process Testing / Inspection | Check for straightness and cleanliness |
| Industry for Use | Medical Industry |
| Delivery / Turnaround Time | Typical four (4) weeks |
| Delivery Location | FOB our facility |
| Additional Facts | Parts maintained “clean” for assembly and sterilization in HEPA booth. |
| Standards Met | Customer Specifications |
| Product Name | Medical Component with Double-Lead Helix |