Healthcare & Medical
Medical Solutions
Your partner for life changing technologies.
Custom medical device components and assemblies for OEMs are continuously evolving due to supply chain, technological innovation, and the need to increase efficiency during manufacturing. Aiding in the production of devices ranging from individual medical wearables to mass-produced medical equipment, custom components allow for a unique form, better fit, and enhanced function while creating efficiency in the OEM manufacturing and installation process.
Since 1950, PGC has been partnering with OEMs to develop innovative engineering solutions, propelling cutting-edge products into the biotech, medical device, and specialty markets.
Medical Device Solutions
Medical device components can require high volume, intricate material configurations, and specific quality requirements. PGC's application engineers have worked with medical device manufacturers ranging from locally owned small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. This range in manufacturing scale has allowed PGC to adapt its specialized knowledge in custom part manufacturability to fit customer production needs. With this experience, our team has gained knowledge and insight into complex, regulated materials. Building relationships with our material suppliers ensures a reliable supply chain for our customers' production lines. This familiarity with regulated materials allows our application engineers to assist in problem-solving solutions with required or alternative compatible materials while meeting industry specifications. Investments in capital equipment enhance our capabilities and allow for more efficient high-volume productions. This equipment enables our custom medical device parts to range from critical components in larger assemblies to one-time-use disposables.
The Highest Quality & Performance Standards
With AS9100:D and ISO 9001:2015 certifications and state-of-the-art equipment, PGC is a leader in providing the highest-quality die cutting, material converting and contract manufacturing solutions for the medical industry.
Are you looking to improve the performance or time to market for your medical device?
PGC can provide guidance and custom solutions. Our engineers are here to assist with your requests.
Gaskets & Seals
PGC provides diverse gasket and sealing solutions tailored for medical devices, ensuring precise tolerances, safeguarding delicate components, and preventing the entry of moisture and contaminants. Our application engineers will partner with your team to provide solutions that optimize gasket performance within the entire device assembly. Our gaskets and seals are customized to accommodate variations in machining precision, thereby minimizing the overall expenses associated with medical device applications.
Common Solutions
- Prevent leakage
- Provide static and dynamic seal
- Protect sensitive components
- Assist in device assembly
Adhesives
Adhesive fastening components used in medical devices can help reduce costs, improve production efficiencies, and aid in solving issues surrounding the form, fit, and function of the application. PGC can help you find the right pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) to meet requirements while finding the best balance between cost and performance. Combined with other materials or on their own, custom adhesive and tape solutions can solve problems and improve products.
Common Solutions
- Bond irregular surfaces
- Aide in assembly
- Distributes force
- Eliminates fasteners
EMI/RFI Shielding
PGC excels in custom gasket manufacturing with a focus on shielding sensitive medical device components from electromagnetic energy and radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI). Safeguarding medical devices against EMI/RFI disturbances is achieved through shielding, filtering, insulating, and grounding methods. Our experienced engineers are skilled in crafting solutions tailored to the unique requirements of medical devices, leveraging a wide range of conductive materials for effective interference mitigation.
Common Solutions
- Shield unwanted interference
- Ground electrical components
- Provide conductivity/stability
- Data loss prevention
Thermal Management
In the medical device industry, efficient thermal management is crucial for dissipating potentially harmful heat and preventing damage to delicate components. Thermal interface materials play a vital role in swiftly drawing heat away from the device. With parts ranging from small tabs used in application to large components in medical imaging equipment and tools used for direct patient care, PGC engineers are skilled in delivering customized thermal management solutions tailored to the specific needs of medical applications.
Common Solutions
- Channel heat in tight spaces
- Evenly distribute heat
- Clean application
- Component Longevity
Sound & Vibration Damping
For medical devices susceptible to movement-induced issues, effective vibration damping solutions are essential to minimize disruptions. At PGC, our engineers excel in identifying transmission pathways and applying specialized knowledge in noise and vibration control technology. With experience in navigating stringent safety, compliance, and environmental requirements, our team can work closely with you to manage vibrations and mitigate noise in your medical products.
Common Solutions
- Reduce wear & tear
- Absorb shock
- Stabilize components
- Reduce structure borne noise
Questions?
We have answers. Contact us today to see how PGC can can support the development and production of even the most complex medical products.
