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Originally Published MPMN April 2005

Outsourcing Outlook

Extrusion

Various Tubing Types Provided by Precision Extruder

Precisely extruded thermoplastic tubing is available in quantities from prototype through production. The company manufactures single- and multilumen tubing in sizes up to 0.400 in. and to customer specifications. Bump, coextruded, and overextruded tubing are offered in both single- and multilumen varieties. Materials include thermoplastics, polyurethane, nylon, polypropylene, low-density polyethylene, and natural or filled polyesters. Real-time statistical process control is offered as well. The manufacturing facility is ISO 9001:2001 compliant. Dunn Industries Inc., Manchester, NH www.dunnindustries.com

Medical Extrusions Produced in a Pyrogen-Controlled Cleanroom

An extruder of thermoplastic materials operates in a Class 100,000 cleanroom and is ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001 certified. Capabilities include statistical process control documentation, on-line measurement controls, in-house wire EDM CAD/CAM systems, printing, bar coding, subassembly, and packaging. Single- and multilumen tubing, reinforced high-pressure tubing, coextrusions, and triextrusions are among the products offered. The company specializes in medical-grade flexible tubing, rigid tubing, and custom profiles. Class VI materials include PVC, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyurethane, polycarbonate, nylon, thermoplastic elastomers, and polyvinyl chloride alternatives. Just-in-time inventory and shipping programs are available. Two manufacturing facilities--one in Northborough and one in Athol, MA, total more than 140,000 sq ft. Bunzl Extrusion Massachusetts Inc., Athol, MA www.bunzl.com

Extruder Offers Single and Multilumen Thermoplastic Tubing

A custom extruder of small-diameter, tight-tolerance thermoplastic tubing offers design assistance as well. Products can be extruded as single- or multilumen, or coextruded using a variety of thermoplastic materials. Working closely with its customers, the company's experienced staff can provide solutions to design questions during the critical early stages of new product development. An in-house tool design and manufacturing department lends itself to rapid turnaround of product prototypes, according to the company. Precision Extrusion, Glen Falls, NY www.precisionextrusion.com

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