Nitinol Tubes (NiTi Tube)
Nitinol Tubes: Precision-Engineered Hollow Structures for Advanced Medical Devices
Nitinol Tubes Description:
Hollow cylindrical structures made from nitinol, crafted through extrusion or drawing. These tubes range from small (0,5 mm) to larger diameters (20 mm) with wall thicknesses of 0,05–1 mm.
Nitinol Tubes Key Features:
- Superelasticity with up to 10% recoverable strain.
- Shape memory activated at 30–37°C (body temperature).
- Laser-cuttable for intricate designs like mesh patterns.
Nitinol Tubes Certification and Standards:
- ASTM F2063: Governs chemical composition and properties of medical-grade nitinol.
- ISO 13485: Mandatory quality management certification for manufacturers.
- ISO 25539: Specific to endovascular devices like stents.
- Additional approvals: FDA (U.S.) or CE marking (EU) required for market entry.
Why Nitinol?
Nitinol’s blend of strength, flexibility, and biocompatibility—backed by rigorous standards—revolutionizes medical devices. Curious about specific uses or custom solutions? Contact us for more details!
Materials
Nitinol (NiTi), a nickel-titanium alloy, is renowned for its superelasticity and shape memory, making it a game-changer in medical applications. With a tensile strength of up to 1200 MPa and elastic modulus of 40–75 GPa, nitinol excels in demanding environments.
Application
- Stents: Coronary stents (expanding from 3–8 mm to 10–30 mm) support blood vessels.
- Endovascular Devices: Larger tubes (5–10 mm) reinforce aortic walls against aneurysms.
- Endoscopy: Thin tubes (0,5–1 mm) serve as flexible conduits for tools.
Specifications
- Diameter: 0,5–20 mm
- Wall Thickness: 0,05–1 mm
- Density: 6,45 g/cm³
- Tensile Strength: 1000–1200 MPa
- Pressure Resistance: 120–180 mmHg
