By John Tranquilli, Materials Manager
Since 1971, Apple Rubber has been at the forefront of tackling the world’s most challenging sealing problems, innovating new solutions, and accumulating invaluable industry expertise. Today, we stand as a leading designer and manufacturer of seals and sealing devices, catering to the diverse needs of countless industries across the globe. Thanks to our comprehensive in-house capabilities, our products are meticulously designed, engineered, and manufactured entirely within our state-of-the-art facility in Lancaster, NY.
At Apple Rubber, we hold a deep understanding of the medical industry’s unwavering need for precision, dependability, and adherence to the most stringent standards. In a field where the success or failure of a life-saving medication, vaccine, medical material, or piece of equipment can hinge on the effectiveness of a single sealing device, success isn’t just desired – it’s required.
How Apple Rubber Partners with the Medical Industry
The dedicated engineers at Apple Rubber are in a constant state of innovation, striving to provide higher quality products, more rigorous testing protocols, and increasingly comprehensive documentation to our esteemed customers. This commitment to excellence ensures that every one of our products meets and exceeds the exacting standards of the medical field.
Apple Rubber’s design engineers pride themselves on their availability and willingness to work directly with medical industry customers. They collaborate closely through every critical step of the development process – from initial design conceptualization and prototyping to full-scale production and exhaustive testing. This hands-on, collaborative approach is one of the many reasons our engineers are able to develop strong, reliable, medical-grade seals and devices that not only meet but often surpass the high demands of critical medical environments.
About Apple Rubber’s Products: Cutting-Edge Materials for Medical Excellence
All of the medical-grade elastomers at Apple Rubber undergo rigorous testing to meet or exceed FDA USP Class VI or ISO 10993 protocols. These high-performance elastomers boast a range of superior properties, including enhanced chemical resistance, excellent heat resistance, low permeability to gas, and compatibility with various sterilization techniques. Our impressive lineup includes:
- Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR): Offering exceptional performance from -85°F to +400°F
- Fluoroelastomer (FKM): Providing outstanding resistance in temperatures ranging from -13°F to +446°F
- Ethylene Propylene (EPDM): Delivering reliable sealing solutions from -60°F to +275°F
Beyond these advanced material offerings, Apple Rubber takes pride in providing an array of cutting-edge capabilities at our US facility:
- 50 years of industry-specific engineering expertise, ensuring unparalleled knowledge and experience
- Proficiency in polymer science and mold design, allowing for optimal material selection and product performance
- A state-of-the-art Class 10000 ISO-07 Clean Room, LSR facilities, and an extensive medical-grade O-Ring inventory
- Advanced 3D CAD and CAM technology in design and prototyping, enabling rapid iteration and precision manufacturing
- Comprehensive assistance across every stage of product development, from initial concept to final seal validation
- Thorough quality documentation spanning First Article inspections to full IQOQPQ (Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification, Performance Qualification) protocols
From simple seals to the most intricate and complex parts, Apple Rubber harnesses a wide array of sophisticated technologies and processes to consistently manufacture high-quality components that meet the strictest medical standards. Apple Rubber’s medical parts and seals have earned the trust of medical experts worldwide and are relied upon in numerous pieces of life-saving equipment, including but not limited to:
- Advanced ventilators for critical care
- Cutting-edge medical testing consumables
- High-performance medical pump seals
- Precision-engineered IV components
- Innovative feeding devices
- Groundbreaking implant materials
For more detailed information on our extensive range of medical parts and seals, or to discuss your specific sealing needs, don’t hesitate to contact the expert engineers at Apple Rubber. Our team is ready to partner with you in advancing healthcare through precision engineering and innovative sealing solutions.
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