Tailor-Made Medical Compounds for High-Performance Applications

ALCOM® MED by MOCOM offers specialized thermoplastic compounds meticulously engineered to meet the stringent demands of the medical, pharmaceutical, and diagnostic industries. These materials are designed to provide exceptional performance, safety, and compliance with healthcare standards, making them ideal for a wide range of medical applications.

 

Why ALCOM® MED

Why ALCOM® MED

ALCOM® MED compounds are developed with a focus on delivering consistent quality and reliability essential for medical applications. They offer excellent mechanical properties, chemical resistance, and biocompatibility, ensuring patient safety and product durability. MOCOM's commitment to stringent quality control and regulatory compliance makes ALCOM® MED a trusted choice for healthcare manufacturers. ALCOM® MED can also aid in the everlasting marking using laser etching technology.  You will never need to worry about a sticker or pad printing ink falling off because lasers are capable of giving you a permanent solution in traceability.  

 

Characteristics and Properties

ALCOM® MED compounds are specifically formulated to meet the high standards of the medical industry. Key characteristics and properties include:

  • Biocompatibility: Materials are tested to ensure compatibility with biological systems, reducing the risk of adverse reactions.
  • Chemical Resistance: Compounds withstand exposure to cleaning agents, disinfectants, and bodily fluids without degradation.
  • Sterilization Stability: Maintains integrity and performance after common sterilization processes such as autoclaving, gamma irradiation, and ethylene oxide treatment.
  • Mechanical Strength: Offers high impact resistance and durability, essential for medical device longevity.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Meets relevant medical industry standards and regulations, facilitating approval processes.

Markets and Applications

Diagnostic Equipment

Diagnostic Equipment

Accuracy and reliability are essential in diagnostic applications, where even minor material deviations can affect performance. ALCOM® MED compounds deliver the stability, clarity, and compatibility needed for precise test results and dependable operation across a wide range of analytical tools. Typical applications include:

  • Imaging device enclosures
  • Analytical instrument parts
  • Test kit components
Medical Devices

Medical Devices

ALCOM® MED compounds are a reliable choice for the production of advanced medical devices that demand precision, strength, and long-term performance. These materials support the development of equipment that must withstand repeated use, sterilization, and exposure to disinfectants while ensuring patient safety through biocompatible properties. Typical applications include:

  • Housings for diagnostic equipment
  • Surgical instrument components
  • Monitoring device casings

 

Personal Care Products

Personal Care Products

Personal care products require materials that not only perform well but also offer a pleasant tactile experience and safety in skin-contact applications. ALCOM® MED compounds can be customized for visual appeal, ergonomic comfort, and regulatory compliance, making them well-suited for high-quality grooming and hygiene tools. Typical applications include:

  • Toothbrush handles
  • Razor components
  • Cosmetic applicators

 

Pharmaceutical Packaging

Pharmaceutical Packaging

In pharmaceutical packaging, product safety and chemical resistance are non-negotiable. ALCOM® MED compounds offer the performance needed to protect sensitive formulations from contamination and degradation. These materials can be molded into precise, high-integrity components that comply with healthcare packaging standards. Typical applications include:

  • Blister packs
  • Vial caps and closures
  • Syringe components
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