Anne Nichols
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
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:
Our Orthodontic Wire Makes Your Smile
04/25/2022 12:00 PM
Loos and Company Medical Technologies Division specializes in the production of stranded products for a wide range of medical applications, such as orthodontics. Our round, stranded, and ligature wire are all available in 304V stainless steel. Round wire ranges in size from 0.005” to 0.055”, stranded wire ranges from 0.015” to 0.0215”, and ligature wire ranges from 0.008” to 0.014”. Our wire is
Innovation Drives Us: Loos and Company Medical Technologies Division
04/11/2022 08:00 AM
Loos and Company was built on innovation – it’s in our nature. With the creation of the Medical Technologies Division, our mission is to manufacture the highest quality strand, cable, and wire specifically for the medical industry. We are focused on quality and performance above all and we continue to innovate and improve our products and processes.
Three Reasons To Order Through Our Fast2 Delivery Program
03/14/2022 01:30 PM
When you can’t afford to wait for long lead times or standard delivery, Loos is here to provide medical wire and cable faster than anyone else in the manufacturing industry. Our Fast2 shipping program provides quick turnaround on stock round 304V stainless steel wire through our website, and it ships within two days of order. All Fast2 products are prepackaged and certified, so you always receive