For Medical Devices, Thermoset Composites Are Both Durable and Thermally Insulative

Medical applications require many special considerations that make thermoset Bulk Molding Compound (BMC) and Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) the perfect choice over metals and thermoplastics. Medical applications often require materials that can stand up to harsh cleaning solvents, high-temperature sterilization, and even X-ray radiation. BMC and SMC thermoset composite materials for medical devices have many important characteristics, such as:

• Molded-in color (no paint required);
• Excellent cosmetic appearance;
• Antimicrobial properties;
• Corrosion resistance;
• High-temperature heat and flame resistance;
• Dimensional control;
• Dielectric strength and thermal insulation; 
• X-ray transparency or opaqueness.

• Instrumentation covers, bases, and components;
• Standard and contagious/biohazard trash cans and receptacles;
• X-ray film containers.