Full recipe control over balloon wrapping process
Temperature-controlled stainless steel dies
Minimal maintenance with consistent results
Model VC Pneumatic Balloon Wrapper
Custom Die Design is used for all pleating dies in the VC balloon wrapper. The customer is provided with a table to fill in the details of a balloon range, such as distal seal diameter, double wall thickness, inflated diameter, and desired number of wings. One or more stainless steel die sets are then designed to accommodate the largest end of the range. All dies are hardened and electropolished.
A product carrier on a manually-powered linear slide holds the catheter and allows the operator to quickly align the balloon catheter to control which parts of the product are pleated and compressed.
A touchscreen HMI (human-machine interface) allows the user to enter settings in “recipes” that specify a set of parameters for the balloon wrapping process. Pressure calibration and gauge checks are easy. Manual mode allows direct commands without a recipe. Engineering, maintenance, and manual functions can be password-protected.
Custom Die Design is used for all pleating dies in the VC balloon wrapper. The customer is provided with a table to fill in the details of a balloon range, such as distal seal diameter, double wall thickness, inflated diameter, and desired number of wings. One or more stainless steel die sets are then designed to accommodate the largest end of the range. All dies are hardened and electropolished.
A product carrier on a manually-powered linear slide holds the catheter and allows the operator to quickly align the balloon catheter to control which parts of the product are pleated and compressed.
A touchscreen HMI (human-machine interface) allows the user to enter settings in “recipes” that specify a set of parameters for the balloon wrapping process. Pressure calibration and gauge checks are easy. Manual mode allows direct commands without a recipe. Engineering, maintenance, and manual functions can be password-protected.
The VC wrapping machine has been sold and continuously refined since 2007, with hundreds of machines now in service at about 100 balloon catheter manufacturing companies.
Required Installation Connections – Model VC | ||||
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Description | Physical Specs | Functional Specs | ||
Electric Power | Powers the control system, HMI, heaters, etc. | C13 Coupler (IEC 60320) | 100-240 VAC 8A 50-60Hz | |
Compressed Air | Powers the Simpluer connector, etc. (see Knowledge Base: Compressed Air & High Pressure Gas Connections) |
Instant Tube Fitting Accepts ¼-inch OD Plastic Tube | 6.9 to 8.3 bar (100 to 120 psi) |
Model VC (G) with Alpha-Pleat™ Station
The most accurate pleating geometry in the world; Model VCG, with its smaller base plate, accomodates Alpha-Pleat™ stations for balloons up to 14 mm diameter and up to 124 mm overall length. Designed especially for PTCA-sized balloon wrapping, the patented Alpha-Pleat™ station has EDM-cut stainless steel dies that are self guided by extremely precise bearing balls, resulting in unparalleled geometric accuracy with virtually zero wear. The J-Crimp™ compression station relies on non-contacting dies with very small die-to-die gaps.
Diameter | Length | # Wings | Die Material |
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0-17 mm | 62 or 124 mm | 2,3,4,5,6 | Hardened Stainless Steel |
Model VC (T) with Red-Pleat™ or Twin-Cam™ Pleat Station
Diameter | Length | # Wings | Die Material |
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0-40 mm | 62-310 mm | 3,4,5,6,8 | Hardened Stainless Steel |