Medical appliances are constantly evolving with new innovations occurring.

Each time prompting safer practices in our healthcare systems. Considering upgrades to our medical devices is key to the betterment of society’ overall wellbeing. Countless medical devices and equipment used in hospitals, clinics, and medical laboratories are now improved  from what they used to be just a few years ago.

In that same context, custom plastic fabrication technology has extensively ousted the use of other materials such as glass, ceramics and metals in the manufacturing of medical devices. Numerous devices like injection syringes, medical test equipment, implants, and laboratory appliances are now manufactured using plastic components. In fact, due to many beneficial factors, plastic-made chemical resistant sinks are now widely preferred in laboratories in contrast to metal sinks.

Advantages of using plastic components in the manufacturing of medical devices

Plastic is undeniably a fundamental material used in the manufacturing of medical equipment and appliances in the present healthcare system. Whether, for sizeable equipment like chemical resistant sinks, ventilation duct fittings in laboratories, or delicate implants, custom plastic components is now a material of choice.

So, what are a few of the advantages to consider?

• Plastic components are chemically inert and safe.
• They are of low cost as compared to other manufacturing materials of medical devices.
• Plastic can be moulded into any shape and to any size, according to customised ergonomic needs.
• Plastic-made devices and appliances are relatively very lightweight as compared to glass, metals, and ceramics.
• The use of plastic equipment overcomes many handling precautions and errors.
• Plastic components are graded as hypo-allergic. Their use in medical devices is very safe and comfortable for patients and technicians alike. 
• Anti-microbial materials in some plastic components resist microbial growth, thus preventing infections.
• The malleability of plastic components promotes innovation and customisation in medical devices and appliance manufacturing.
• Thermoplastic-made chemical-resistant surfaces and storages are the safest choice for quality, multifunctional and busy laboratories.
• High-performance plastic-made scrubbers are used to control air pollution, by removing fumes, gases, and chemical substances from gas streams.
• Plastic-made storage units meet all the safe storage requirements in a lab. At Johndec Engineering Plastic WA we offer customised standard and safe storage units for dangerous flammable liquids, corrosive substances, oxidising agents, toxic substances and organic peroxides. 

Johndec Engineering Plastics WA is an ISO 9002 Certified, entirely Australian-based Company with over 40 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, and supplying a complete range of custom plastic fabrication. We own a cooperative and creative team in plastic fabrication Perth for the provision of customized superior-quality thermoplastic products.

Be sure to get in touch with our team at Johndec Engineering today to discuss your custom plastic component needs in Perth.  We look forward to assisting you through your enquiry, and providing you with the best place practice solutions to meet your overall healthcare needs.