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An intuitive and fast medical balloon forming machine using induction heating technology. The Blockwise Model FF is a state-of-the-art blow molding machine for medical balloon manufacturing. With it, we bring a wealth of new technology to balloon manufacturing. For the first time, induction heating is harnessed for the balloon forming process. This, along with an integrated cooling system that flows water directly over the mold, result in superior temperature uniformity and unrivaled cycle times. Furthermore, our unique module design allows for accurate parameter control by providing direct-mold temperature monitoring. Using our modern touch interface, engineers are free to explore creative process development with our adaptive machine controls and intuitive recipe flow. The mold and module clamping systems, along with the parison grippers facilitate rapid setup while keeping operators safe. Designed with simplicity in mind, our system allows a full portfolio of products to be manufactured with only a few, easily interchangeable modules. Our machine couples invaluable development tools with simple, ergonomic design to help you achieve repeatable high-yield production processes. The Blockwise Model FF is a game-changer for the medical balloon manufacturing industry.
Features The grippers are designed to be inherently safe while applying high holding force to the tube during the balloon forming process. The left gripper clamp closes the distal end of the tube after an optical sensor has been triggered by the operator. The right and left actuators are able to stretch the parison with up to 120lbf during a forming process. During stretching, the right gripper utilizes high-friction materials and increased surface area to hold the tube without collapsing it. Up to 750psi of pressure can be applied during the balloon forming process. The tube grabber uses a tuohy borst style clamp to hold the tube while delivering the high-pressure nitrogen to the balloon. Designed with simplicity in mind, our system allows a full portfolio of products to be manufactured with only a few, easily interchangeable modules. The module is the interchangeable assembly that the mold is inserted into. It contains all the control electronics for heating the mold, as well as the water passages for cooling. Modules come in 3 different sizes -small, medium, and large – (which correlate to the mold OD). Small and medium modules can be from 1 – 4 stacks long, while a large module can be a single or double stack.
