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06/20/2022 08:45 AM
As the medical industry requires extreme precision in numerous applications, the wire and strand products needed for applications must be manufactured to the highest standards. However, learning about the specific performance and manufacturing requirements of medical products can be complex, which is why Loos Med Tech has a webpage entirely dedicated to answering our frequently asked questions.
Characteristics of Grade 302, 304, and 316 Stainless Steel Alloys
06/15/2022 07:00 AM
Choosing the wrong material for medical wire can result in poor wire performance and damage to your medical applications. To guarantee you get the most out of medical wire, it is important to carefully consider the wire material you purchase. A few common alloys include SS 302, SS 304, and SS 316. Continue reading below to get an overview of these three common alloys and their characteristics.
The Benefits of Stainless Steel Ligature Wire
06/13/2022 06:00 AM
Though elastic ligatures are a common way to secure arch wires to brackets, they are not the only way. Stainless steel ligatures offer more control than elastics, as their tightness is manually controlled upon installation, and they are also less likely to deform or prematurely degrade. They are particularly useful when attempting to bond arch wire to brackets from a distance, as they can reach
Medical Wire Packaging: What You Spec is What You Get
06/10/2022 07:30 AM
We approach packaging the same way we approach all of our products: what you spec is what you get. Our goal is to provide flexibility and customization when it comes to creating the most convenient and efficient packaging possible. We can supply wire and cable on standard or custom spools and bobbins, but if you are not sure what packaging would work best for your wire product or application, we
Loos and Company Helps Make Dental Examination Tools Possible
06/08/2022 08:00 AM
Wire and cable products from Loos and Company Medical Technologies Division support the latest in surgical instrument design, including dental explorers and periodontal probes. These tools rely on high quality wire, such as stainless steel, to form the precise curves and points that are essential to accurate examinations. We place a strong emphasis on accuracy, which is why we always work with
The Benefits of Loos and Company’s Medical Extrusion Core Wire
06/06/2022 08:15 AM
Loos and Company Medical Technologies Division manufactures ELASTICORE® medical extrusion core wire as a replacement for the copper and clad copper products currently available to medical tubing extruders. ELASTICORE® will help reduce the cost of R&D and production by reducing minimum purchase requirements, decreasing lead times, and eliminating the potential for clad material contamination in
Characteristics of Inconel®, Hastelloy®, Incoloy®, and MP35N® Alloys
06/02/2022 07:00 AM
In our last blog post, we looked at the characteristics of three alloys available at Loos Med Tech. Today, we are going to be looking at four additional alloys offered at Loos Med Tech: Inconel®, Hastelloy®, Incoloy®, and MP35N®. Continue reading to learn about the features and capabilities of these four alloys.
What is Medical Core Wire?
05/30/2022 07:15 AM
Core wire, often referred to as extrusion wire, plays a critical role in the production of medical tubing. Used to create the hollow channel within the tube, this fine wire acts as a placeholder during extrusion processes. Though traditional core wire is made from materials such as copper or silver-clad copper, ELASTICORE® from Loos and Company Medical Technologies Division is made from stainless
What are Gigli Bone Saws and How Do They Work?
05/26/2022 07:30 AM
Gigli saws — commonly referred to as bone saws — are relatively simple medical instruments that have allowed surgeons to perform amputations for over one hundred years. Comprised of just a few small metal components, this manual hand tool relies on human strength and friction to quickly work through bone and tissue. Because they are traditionally made with stainless steel wire, Gigli saws are one
The Differences Between Stainless Steel 302, 304V, and 316LVM Alloys
05/23/2022 11:00 AM
Selecting the proper material for a medical wire is essential to ensuring your products performs properly in the field. With thirteen different alloys available through our Medical Technologies Division, we can work with you to determine the best material to meet your specific application needs. To get started, take a moment to read about three of our most commonly used stainless steel alloys: