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    Foster Corporation, a developer of polymer solutions for healthcare markets, introduces Nanomed MAX compounds for medical device components that require high strength, yet cannot use metals or traditional reinforced plastics. These compounds, based on an alloy of meta-xylene diamine polyamide (MX nylon), are United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Class VI tested and suitable for reusable instruments or components that must withstand gamma, e-beam and ethylene oxide sterilization.
     
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    Nanomed MAX compounds incorporate nanoclay particles into a high strength nylon alloy. These platelet-shaped particles, less than a nanometer thick and up to 1000 times greater in surface diameter, provide reinforcement at the molecular level. This enhances strength and rigidity of the polymer without hindering flow into thin sections. Nanomed MAX compounds include less than 10 percent by weight nanoparticles resulting in 15 percent more tensile strength than unmodified PEEK, for approximately half the price.
     
    “Unlike PEEK, Nanomed MAX compounds do not require the high temperature injection molding or extrusion equipment,” said Larry Johnson, executive vice president for Foster Corporation. “These alloys can be processed using standard mold and barrel heaters that are commonly used for nylons and polyesters.”

    Based in Putnam, Conn., Foster Corporation provides custom biomedical polymer compounding services to the medical device industry.

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