Why Qosina selected this copolymer to manufacture luer lock connector

Single-use medical device supplier Qosina recently selected Evonik’s Cyrolite G-2O Hiflo acrylic-based copoloymer compound to manufacture their own specialised luer lock connector.

This was in order to keep up with customer demand and production needs. Cyrolite G-20 Hiflo is an advanced medical acrylic and is primarily used for the production of disposable medical devices.

Geri Trautman, product development manager at Qosina said: “Delays in manufacturing were creating issues for us in terms of meeting customer demand in a timely fashion. So, after we started working on our own tooling and moulding source, Evonik pointed us toward their Cyrolite G-20 Hiflo, a material that is easy to process and saves us considerable production costs over the long run.”

A BPA-free, impact-modified copolymer ideal for the injection moulding and extrusion of medical devices, Cyrolite G-20 Hiflo offers a balance of physical properties and chemical resistance as well as excellent processability and flow characteristics needed for extremely thin-walled applications and complex multi-cavity moulds. Cyrolite can also be bonded to PVC tubing and sterilised by EtO gas and gamma irradiation.

Cyrolite G-20 Hiflo ultimately lowered the cost of production due to reduced mould temperatures, ease of processability, and fast cycle times.

Michael Gillis, supplier relations manager at Qosina said: “This efficiency in the production process, coupled with proven performance capabilities, made this a win-win across the board for us. We were able to make more parts in less time, enjoy less downtime on the moulding machine, and also take advantage of energy cost savings due to increased productivity.”

Maurice Biagini, commercial director at Evonik said: “When customers come to us for material recommendation, collaboration is important to ensure that all stakeholders share the application requirements and material knowledge. In this case, Cyrolite G-20 Hiflo was the perfect choice for the application because it has the right balance of physical properties, chemical resistance and processability.”