Medical Cable Assembly Performance Improved with New TPE-S Compounds
Source:Industrial Automation /
Time:2026-08-05
A supplier of cable assemblies for medical devices has replaced standard thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) elastomers with new styrenic thermoplastic elastomer (TPE-S) compounds from Teknor Apex Co., citing performance improvements both initially and especially following autoclaving cycles.
Key Benefits:
Superior performance after autoclaving sterilization cycles
Expanded color choices beyond standard natural and black options
Improved long-term durability in medical environments
Application Context: Minnesota Wire, the cable assembly supplier making the switch, highlights the importance of material selection in medical cable performance, particularly for devices that undergo repeated sterilization processes.
