The medical industry has strict demands for products to meet design and safety standards, and one core aspect of many medical device designs is the need for precise metal plating and finishing.
The General Metal Finishing team is experienced at providing the best plating solutions for the medical industry and will ensure that your healthcare products meet all industry regulations and functionality requirements.
How Metal Plating Enhances Medical Components
Many medical products require specialized metal finishing to make them equipped for key applications in the healthcare industry. In our more than 50 years in operation, General Metal Finishing has supplied plating and services for numerous types of medical projects, and we understand the industry’s requirements.
Types of medical devices we can provide metal plating solutions for include:
- Bipolar forceps
- Biopsy jaws
- Catheter tips
- Miniature contacts for implantable medical devices
- And many more
We can assess your coating design needs and ensure our metal plating process will align with your project goals. The medical industry requires medical products that can handle repeated use, sterilization, and exposure to different types of moisture or fluids, and our solutions can fulfill these goals. When using our metal plating services, you can reap benefits such as:
- Reduced risk of bacteria – Different types of metals possess antimicrobial properties. Medical products that have been fitted with metal plating can attain a higher level of cleanliness.
- Increased strength and corrosion resistance – Medical equipment is often used repeatedly, requiring the need for equipment to hold up against corrosion and wear. Metal plating helps products endure exposure to many elements, giving them a longer lifespan.
- Electrical conductivity – Certain medical components need to feature electrical conductivity to perform effectively. Metal plating provides this, which enhances diverse medical components’ abilities.
The Types of Plating We Provide for the Medical Industry
At General Metal Finishing, we’re passionate about supplying the latest technological advancements to the medical industry. We carry more than two dozen substrates for plating, including materials like aluminum, copper, silver, stainless steel, and more.
Our premium plating service solutions include options for:
Our Devotion to Quality Assurance
Along with delivering the best plating solutions for the medical industry, we’re also devoted to maintaining the highest level of quality assurance, and we’re proud to hold a wide range of certifications and take proven approaches that reflect our expertise and commitment.
- ISO 9001 certification
- ISO 13485 certification
- Nadcap Aerospace Quality System AC7004
- Nadcap Chemical Processing AC7108
- Nadcap-approved plating specifications
- Quality assurance manual
- Detailed calibration procedures
- Certificate of Compliance (CoC) capabilities
Contact Us for Medical Plating Solutions
Speak with one of our experts about your next medical device project, and we’ll be happy to provide you with the best plating solutions. Contact our team today to learn how we can meet your exact needs.