TOP 10 Reasons to Change Your Silicone Cable to Northwire’s BioCompatic USP Class VI Alternative

Robust and cost-effective, Northwire’s solution solves long lead-time headaches and much more
By: Northwire
 
OSCEOLA, Wis. - Dec. 31, 2014 - PRLog -- Osceola, WI, December 29, 2014 – Cable engineering company, Northwire, Inc., (NWI), in collaboration with precision cable connector leader LEMO is pleased to launch the newest innovation BioCompatic for extreme engineering applications ranging from life science to industrial.  A cost-effective upgrade to silicone – and a USP Class VI alternative – was engineered by Northwire specifically to eliminate the traditional curing processes and add many other improvements like robust resistance to chemicals, cuts and abrasion.

Following the popularity of the inaugural Underwater Connectivity white paper, Northwire and LEMO will continue their collective efforts to bring value to customers focused on the enhancements of utilizing a silicone alternative. These advantages include USP Class VI interpretation, benefits of rapid R&D deployment, time-lapsed photography of autoclave tests in-process and the compatibility of LEMO’s series of medical Push-Pull connector.

No. 10. QUEST FOR THE HOLY GRAIL ACHIEVED!

R&D Engineers channeled the collective voices of valued Northwire customers and market demands to achieve optimal biocompatibility in the USP Class VI, ISO 10993-5, REACH and RoHS2 compliant custom cable alternative to silicone. (Need more Subject Matter Expertise on USP Class VI? Then check out the white paper for a feature article navigating the complexities of compliance.) Phthalate and halogen free, BioCompatic is ideally suited for life science applications in diagnostics, patient monitoring, surgical devices and beyond. In addition to passing a battery of tests not limited to the studies of cytotoxicity, systemic toxicity, intracutaneous, muscle implantation and more, Northwire’s BioCompatic is very flexible, durable, soft and smooth.

No. 9. FEELING THE NEED FOR SPEED?

Northwire’s custom Design-to-Ship in 5 Days or Fewer services ensures rapid technological development.  Conversely, lead times from silicone OEMs is typically 8 to 12 weeks!  To make matters worse, traditional silicone cable manufacturers may employ additional equipment and a time consuming curing catalyst process known as "parylene coating” to the outer-jacket of silicone wire products. Often times, this coating may be subject to reoccurring ‘recoating’ requirements.  With standard lead times of 5, 10 and 15 days, Northwire’s rapid technology deployment enables quick and cost-effective products to support time-sensitive product launches. Northwire offers free samples, rapid prototyping, and 3D printing to reduce time to market and support field-testing. (Want to increase speed to market?  Read more about the benefits of Northwire’s rapid R&D deployment in the white paper.)

No. 8.NEW FAVORITE WORDS:  T-O-R-Q-U-E-A-B-I-L-I-T-Y & R-E-T-R-A-C-T-A-B-L-E

The immutable laws of physics dictate that two rotations forced at the same time create a new axis of rotation as a result of the resistance. This “rotational motion” can change orientations and generate wobbling and precession phenomena – ultimately headaches for the end-user. Think of a surgeon repetitively torqueing on a surgical device. Imagine the traditional silicone cable twisting until it resembles a tangled mess, leading to frustration and even interference with the operator. To solve this legacy problem, Northwire designed and engineered BioCompatic to optimize the torque-ability and retractable cable capabilities. Torque-free features and retractable coil cords enable the end-users’ repetitive motion without resistance – eliminating negative side effects. High flex life is another hallmark of BioCompatic, optimizing flexibility in a variety of motions including torsional, rolling, variable, bend and continuous flex. (Infographics in the white paper will illustrate the variety of flex test options available.)

No. 7.RED [HOT] CARPET ACCESS TO DIVERSE MARKETS

Ideally suited for extreme engineering applications in life sciences, industrial, energy, aerospace and defense, Northwire designs and manufactures BioCompatic to ensure valued customers’ competitive advantage in the global economy. Featuring signal, control, power and instrumentation, BioCompatic is ideally suited for hybrid fiber optic applications, too.  Thermal stability is enabled by the thermoplastic alternative leveraged in Northwire’s silicone alternative. Offering a conductor count of 2 or more, the AWG range is 36 – 2 (.0127-33.6 mm2). Cost competitive cable types are available for wide range of stranding, outer diameter, fillers, shielding, armoring, wraps and strength members. Custom colors, private labels and anti-counterfeiting technology – ranging from overt to covert – protects valuable intellectual property and ensures 100% lot traceability everywhere in the world. (The white paper will provide a convenient field-guide, summarizing the features, attributes, flexibility standards, agency, environmental compliance and more.)

No. 6.VIVA LA [CHEMICAL] RESISTANCE!

Operating in extreme conditions requires extreme testing. Northwire’s R&D Engineers submitted BioCompatic to a battery of tests including Chemical Resistance to the TOP 6 Hospital Disinfectants and Concentrate. While typical exposures do not exceed 10 minutes of exposure, Northwire R&D Engineers increased the challenge by immersing BioCompatic for 24 hour to demonstrate robust effectiveness and the resistance of the high-reliability materials against the following harsh agents:

* Betadine •    Clorox Healthcare Bleach

* Cidex OPA •    Isopropyl Alcohol, IPA

* Virex II 256 •    Hydrochloric Acid, HCI

No. 5.PERFORMANCE ENHANCED [CUSTOM CABLES]

What happens to the traditional silicone cable when a 200 pound medical gurney rolls over it?  Tests prove that it fails in less than 9,300 cycles. Meanwhile, Northwire’s   performance enhanced BioCompatic silicone alternative exceeded over 186,000 cycles! With superior tear strength and resistance to chemicals, cut and abrasion, Northwire’s newest custom cable solution boasts a brittle point of -80°C and a high-temperature rating of 105°C. Electrical, ergonomic, and environmental extremes present themselves in many forms, ranging from gurneys to mice. (Learn more about the benefits of Northwire’s anti-rodent additive in the white paper.)

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