Harland Medical Systems presents the RDX Series Coating Stations for applying and curing ultraviolet and heat-cured medical device coatings. Available in four models, the RDX coaters integrate both dip coating and curing in one compact unit.
The RDX, coating up to 6 devices at a time is a compact version for R&D and low-volume production applications.
RDX Series Coaters are suitable for coating catheters, guidewires, pacing leads and similar medical devices. Their modular construction means you can select the feature packages and automated level you need for long lead times and high costs incurred with custom designed equipment.
Dip Process
A belt driven, servo controlled motion column lowers a cassette of devices into individual solution tubes. These tubes are removable and disposable to help keep coating solution fresh. You program the immersion speed, distance and extraction speed that is right for your device and coating chemistry. The U-shaped tubes mean you can coat long devices without the need for unusually high ceiling clearance. And for coating shorter lengths a Straight Dip configuration can be used.
A Dual Solution option accommodates two separate solutions for those coating technologies requiring two unique fluids. Other optional dipping accessories monitor coating solution level, replenish depleted fluid and measure solution viscosity.
Cure Process
The UV Cure Sources produce a flood of the proper spectrum UV light to cure today’s coating chemistries. To assure uniform cure, the parts individually rotate in front of the UV sources. Each source can cure 25 cm of part length. Sources can be added into prewired compartments to coat up to 170 cm of device length. An automatic cover closes over the solution tube funnel openings to protect light-sensitive coating solution from UV exposure during curing.
A mechanical shutter opens and closes for precise control of cure time. When this shutter is closed and no curing is underway, UV sources can be reduced to standby power to conserve energy and extend bulb life.Optional Heat Cure .
CoatingWorks Software
The versatile, intuitive Harland CoatingWorks software helps you program each operation of the RDX Coating Stations. Coater actions are selected from a menu and added to the coating sequence. Notes can be created to remind the operator of actions needed during the coating process. Password protected, these coating protocols can be created or modified by any authorized person without need for special training. These protocols can then be stored in memory for future use. After programming the RDX firmware takes over the actual operation of the coater.
Optional Heat Cure
For heat cured coatings an IR Heater equipped configuration is available which heats parts up to 100°C.
