Core Mandrel 

Core mandrels provide enhanced frictional properties and significantly improved release characteristics resulting in a lower release force for catheter development.

Material Options:

• Premium plain acetal
• Premium acetal blend with silicone surface
• Acetal or silicone acetal with stainless steel wire reinforcing

Specifications

• Sizes range from 0.010"–0.250" (0.254 mm–6.35 mm)
• Finished mandrel tolerances from 0.0005” (0.0127 mm) on small OD mandrel to 0.003” (0.0762 mm) on large OD mandrel
• Highly consistent diameter, roundness, and smooth surface for easy removal
• Optional level wind on mandrels >0.070" (1.778 mm)
• Level winding maximizes the amount of material on the spool
• Assists with consistent flow and improved process performance when unwinding the core during the braiding process
• Samples available

Accelerate your R&D braided catheter projects with precision-engineered acetal core mandrels - built and shipped with expedited fee in just 5 days.*

• Size: .015" (0.381 mm) to .220" (5.588 mm)
• Core sizes 0.070” and larger can be level wound at the customer’s request
• Material: Acetal or acetal with silicone blend
• Quantity: 1-3 Spools
• Custom sizes available

*Larger commercial runs are also possible within the same 5-day period dependent on order quantity and final product size O.D.