Device Name / Brand / Model
• Name: Catheter Forming and Polymer Tubing Joining System
• Brand: PLASTIC WELD
• Model: HPS-05

Overview
The PLASTIC WELD HPS-05 is a system designed for catheter forming and controlled processing of polymer tubing. The mold/fixture setup can be designed so that air and electrical connections can be changed quickly. Adjustable-pressure clamps enable secure fixation of polymer tubes without damage, supporting safe and repeatable processing conditions. The system is operated via PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) through a touchscreen interface, allowing control of applied power and temperature. Heater coils can be water-cooled, while molds can be air-cooled. The system can process two catheters simultaneously. (Note: The system status is tracked as “In operation”.)

Purpose / Output
• Controlled catheter forming processes
• Distal tip forming and tip opening operations
• Joining of polymer tubes with two different hardness levels (different durometers)
• Damage-free fixation of polymer tubing using adjustable-pressure clamps
• Repeatable outputs through controlled power and temperature settings

Application Areas
• Process development for catheters and polymer-tube-based medical devices
• Distal tip design and forming workflows
• Polymer tubing joining and junction optimization
• R&D and prototyping steps in medical device manufacturing

Highlights
• Automated process control via PLC + touchscreen interface
• Improved throughput by forming two catheters simultaneously
• Controlled thermal management with water-cooled heater coils and air-cooled molds
• Adjustable-pressure clamps for secure fixation without damaging polymer tubing

Technical Specifications

Contact / Service Request
For service requests: you may email [email protected]. (Please specify the sample type, purpose, and preferred date range.)