Innovative material solutions and customised components
In addition to the customised development of semi-finished products and components, Krempel offers a comprehensive product range based on many years of experience and expertise. The development of innovative material solutions in this demanding area represents a particular challenge.
Thanks to our in-depth expertise, we provide our customers with reliable support throughout the entire manufacturing process - from semi-finished product production to prototype construction and series production. On request, we also offer the assembly of complete component groups and test them according to your specifications.
When manufacturing medical instruments in particular, it is crucial that they fulfil the requirements of daily use in the healthcare sector. The materials used therefore have key properties such as X-ray transparency, biocompatibility, high rigidity and low weight.
Production technologies at a glance
We shape the semi-finished product into the desired form with manufacturing processes, such as impregnation, autoclaving, injection moulding, presses, cutting or milling. Additional processing is done by our partners or clients to achieve the specific properties to improve mobility and the quality of life for humans with health limitations.
- Impregnation (with a width of up to 2 m)
- Presses (up to 1.5 x 3 m)
- Autoclaves (2.5 x 10 m)
- Cutting (working surface: 1.8 x 3 m)
- Water jet cutting (up to 1 x 4 nozzles)
- Milling (processing surface: up to 2 x 4 m)
- Injection and compression moulding
- Deep drawing
- Back moulding & Backfoaming
Applications for our healthcare products
Krempel manufactures high-quality components and materials that have been specially developed for technical devices to support healing processes in the medical field. These materials include special composite materials that are used in devices for diagnostic imaging, therapy and rehabilitation.
Krempel customers and partners use these materials for further processing, e.g. for C-arms of X-ray machines, frames for high-sensitivity camera technology or bed slats in hospital beds.
Fixation systems for bone fractures are high-precision instruments that are used during operations and must withstands extreme demands, such as high load-bearing capacity, X-ray transparency and sterilisation resistance.
Our company specialises in the manufacture of composite semi-finished products and components and offers manufacturers of target devices innovative, customised solutions. With our expertise, we support our customers in the development and production of high-quality surgical instruments.
The manufacture of semi-finished products requires a precise selection of composite materials, which we customise to meet the individual needs of our customers.
Our materials and products are used in prostheses for upper and lower extremities and in the area of the spine. In orthoses, they are used for the elbow, wrist, foot and ankle, among others. The use of high-performance materials such as carbon fibres enables a high degree of stiffness to be achieved with minimal use of material.
Product expertise in the healthcare sector
Special materials and components for the healthcare industry
Our wide range of prepreg materials provides a solid foundation for manufacturing complex 3D components in X-ray technology, such as a C-arm. Prepregs allow precise control of fibre orientation and resin content, resulting in improved mechanical properties and reduced weight.
Krempel pultrusion profiles and CFRP plates are essential materials for itmes, such as X-ray tables. Their unique properties, such as high strength, low weight and X-ray transparency, make them ideal for use in this field.
In the field of thermoplastic components, which are used, for example, as calibration for ventilators, we use organosheets. Through water jet cutting reshaping, and edge finishing, the components can be customized to meet any customer's requirement. A key feature is the autoclave resistance up to 134°C, allowing for easy sterilization. These components provide high strength, chemical resistance, and flexibility, ensuring their precision and adaptability for specific requirements of all kinds.
Cleanliness and hygiene to protect patients and medical staff is increasingly important. As an authorized distributor of DuPont, we utilize the advantages of Tedlar® PVF film for this purpose. Due to their special properties, we can provide semi-finished products that have excellent chemical resistance, proven exceptional ease of cleaning, and a reduction in mould and bacteria growth.
Our CFRP tubes are essential components, for example, in the use of highly sensitive camera technology. Manufactured using filament winding or wrapping techniques, they offer an optimal combination of lightness and strength. These tubes ensure precise and stable mounting of cameras and meet both technical and weight reduction performance requirements.
Krempel produces fibre composites under the name PREGNIT, made from carbon fibres (CFRP) and glass fibres (GFRP), providing maximum strength and weight reduction. These composites are laminated in a resin matrix and pressed under the most advanced conditions. The composites are distinguished by their excellent mechanical properties, such as rigidity and thermal resistance. By selecting suitable materials, the composites can be precisely tailored to specific healthcare requirements, e.g., for lightweight, robust components. After pressing, they can be processed in various ways, including drilling, milling, or sawing.
Our sometimes complex components are also used in the care of people in need of assistance and at the same time relieve the burden on nursing staff. Thanks to the bed lamella that we have specially developed for hospital beds, combined with an automatic control system for counter-rotating bending, one-sided lifting can be carried out. This allows bedridden patients to be moved gently, helping to prevent pressure sores.
Krempel has high-performance injection moulding machines for the production of plastic parts with complex geometries. Our references include anesthesia filters with monitoring ports, covers for medical suction devices, and disposable water filters for shower heads.
Competence in manufacturing semi-finished components
Manufacturing semi-finished products in the healthcare field involves a high-precision process that requires the highest demands for quality, cleanliness and control.
Semi-finished products are the foundation for the further processing of medical devices and instruments used in healthcare.
Quality assurance and testing procedures
When it comes to quality, the Krempel Group is committed to ensuring a high standard of our products, continuously developing new products and constantly expanding our expertise. All companies within our group are certified to ISO 9001. In addition, some divisions and locations are also certified in accordance with EN 9100 and IATF 16949.
Nothing is left to chance for our products and materials we manufacture for the healthcare field. We test quality according to the strictest internal and external standards and professionally conducted testing procedures These include manufacturing and accompanying quality assurance, mechanical stress tests and optical measurement of components.
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Healthcare Tedlar PVF Film
TEDLAR® PVF Film for healthcare applications
