MEDICAL AND HEALTHCARE APPLICATIONS

WE COLLABORATE WITH CUSTOMERS TO DEVELOP ENGINEERED MATERIAL SOLUTIONS FOR X-RAY APPLICATIONS, MRI APPLICATIONS, AND OTHER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT.

The Gund Company can manufacture custom components with industry-leading fabrication services, specializing in composites, thermoplastics, sealing devices, and insulation materials. Our application engineers will work to support your projects, from prototype creation to large-scale manufacturing.

X-RAY APPLICATIONS

  • Tabletops
  • Imaging Plates
  • Filters
  • Rulers
  • Carbon Plates and Sandwiches
  • Mammogram Components
  • Grids
  • Ionization Chambers
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CARBON FIBER COMPONENTS

  • Spine-Support Systems
  • Arm Supports
  • Extended OP Rails

MEDICAL GRADE GASKETS AND SEALS

Our material experts have over 40 years’ experience in material knowledge and design.

We specialize in helping our customers choose the right sealing device, whether they’re creating something new or improving a current design.

Typical Properties to consider when selecting a sealing device
Type of Material PropertyMaterial Characteristic
PhysicalDensity
Temperature Resistance
Durometer
Water Absorption
Open / Closed Structure
Flammability
MechanicalCompressability / Recovery
Compression Set
Tensile Strength
Pressure Rating
ElectricalDielectric Strength
ChemicalOil & Fuel Resistance
Chemical / pH Resistance
Common Elastomers are used in Medical and Healthcare applications
Flexible InsulationType of Material PropertyMaterial Characteristic
FoamMicrocellular Urthane
PET, PE, Polyolyfin
Polyurethane
Vinyl
SpongeSilicone
EPDM
Chloroprene – Neoprene®
ECH
Fluorocarbon – Viton®
Nitrile
FeltSilicone
EPDM
Chloroprene – Neoprene®
ECH
Fluorocarbon – Viton®
Nitrile
CorkComposition Cork
Cork.Synthetic Rubber Blend
Cork/EPDM Blend
Cork/Neoprene® Blend
Cork/Nitrile Blend
Cork/Silicone Blend
Cork/Viton®
Cork/Hypalon® Blend
Cork/Sponge Blend
RubberChloroprene – Neoprene®
Buna-N – Nitrile
Silicone
Butyl – EPDM
Fluorosilicone – Viton®
Diaphragm RubberPolyester, Nylon, Cotton, or Fiberglass cloth coated with SBR, Neoprene®, EPDB, and Buna-N