11th June 2013

MediWales’ June Member of the Month

EXOPACK ADVANCED COATINGS

Wrexham, UK

 

As members of Mediwales, Exopack Advanced Coatings has access to an excellent forum to network and to place issues and changes within the NHS in the correct perspective.  We also benefit from Mission support.

 

Exopack Advanced Coatings, world leading coating specialist and long established manufacturer of medical components, has launched a range of breathable polyurethane films that are pattern coated with skin-friendly pressure sensitive adhesives.

 

The new products allow greater flexibility in the choice of adhesives as the breathability is derived from the voids in the layer of adhesive rather than from the adhesive itself.  Special features include the ability to tailor the breathability (MVTR) to meet the customer’s specific requirements by changing the ratio of adhesive coated to non-adhesive coated areas on the polyurethane film.  The range of adhesive properties available also increases as breathability is no longer restricted by the adhesive design.  These new products are ideal for use as components in silicone dressings.

 

The pattern coating technology enhances Exopack Advanced Coatings’ manufacturing capability and creates the potential to explore new polyurethane structures.  The ability to effectively “print” any design from an array of dots to grids, or even text, opens up a wide range of possibilities for designing new dressings and medical products.

 

The addition of pattern coating technology emphasises Exopack Advanced Coatings’ commitment to be the global supplier of choice for wound dressing components.  The combination of expertise in polyurethane films and thin foams along with printing and adhesive coating makes Exopack Advanced Coatings unique in the marketplace.

 

In addition to the technical benefits of pattern coating there is also a positive environmental impact as the move away from 100% coating coverage can reduce the amount of adhesive required.

 

Whilst Exopack Advanced Coatings’ initial focus will be on pattern coating medically approved pressure sensitive adhesives, we would be delighted to discuss any opportunities where pattern coating may help you to overcome design challenges that you face.

 

Exopack Advanced Coatings also provides contract coating services in many markets and would be happy to discuss opportunities.

 

Exopack Advanced Coatings is a high quality producer of technically demanding components for industrial, medical and consumer markets.  As a wholly owned subsidiary of Exopackâ Holdings it has coating and converting facilities in the USA and UK and warehouse and converting facilities in China.

 

Tel No:  +44 (0)1978 660241

Email: info@exopack.com

Web:   www.exopackadvancedcoatings.com