Powerful and intuitive interface
Unrivaled control of diameter, force, and temperature
Very flexible “sequence-of-steps” recipe setup
Model CX Electric Stent Crimper
Automatic Film Sheathing is an optional feature of the CX machine base. Thin PTFE film envelopes the stent, protecting delicate stent materials or coatings from the high pressure of the steel dies. Automatic film feeding effortlessly provides a fresh PTFE film surface for each crimp. Film and accessories are available in a range of widths suitable for various stent diameters.
A touchscreen HMI (Human/Machine Interface) allows the user to enter settings in “recipes” that specify a sequence of diameter or compression force “steps”. Depending on the options installed, the recipe may also control balloon pressure or vacuum, die temperature, and balloon leak testing. Calibrations and gauge checks are easy. Manual mode allows direct commands without a recipe. Recipe editing, calibration, and manual operation mode may be password-protected.
Automatic Film Sheathing is an optional feature of the CX machine base. Thin PTFE film envelopes the stent, protecting delicate stent materials or coatings from the high pressure of the steel dies. Automatic film feeding effortlessly provides a fresh PTFE film surface for each crimp. Film and accessories are available in a range of widths suitable for various stent diameters.
A touchscreen HMI (Human/Machine Interface) allows the user to enter settings in “recipes” that specify a sequence of diameter or compression force “steps”. Depending on the options installed, the recipe may also control balloon pressure or vacuum, die temperature, and balloon leak testing. Calibrations and gauge checks are easy. Manual mode allows direct commands without a recipe. Recipe editing, calibration, and manual operation mode may be password-protected.
The model CX crimper is a refinement of the previous Blockwise model RJG. Process recipes running on the RJG machine can be directly transferred to the CX, step-for-step, with the same results. Improvements in the CX machine are: touch-screen for more convenient operation, better accuracy of diameter and force control, better reliability, additional step types for quality checks, and easier calibrations.
Required Installation Connections – Model CX | ||||
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Description | Physical Specs | Functional Specs | ||
Electric Power | Powers the control system, HMI, motors, etc. | C13 Coupler (IEC 60320) | 100-240 VAC 6A 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) | |
High-Pressure Compressed Gas | Nitrogen or Air for Balloon Pressurization (see Knowledge Base: Compressed Air & High Pressure Gas Connections) |
Female NPT 1/8 (ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 1/8) | 21 bar (305 psi) |
Model CX with Alpha-Crimp™ Compression Station
Simply the world’s best stent crimping machine; We recommend you select this model unless you need a bigger size, higher force, or special features. Designed especially for PTCA-sized balloon-expandable crimping, the Alpha-Crimp™ compression station’s low friction enables the CX’s legendary process control, while introducing unprecedented geometric accuracy and near-zero die-to-die gaps. Extreme precision, very low friction, no die-to-die wear, high radial force capability, high durability.
Diameter | Length | Max Radial Force | Die Material |
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0-8 mm | 75 mm | 2670 N | Hardened Stainless Steel |
Model CX with Red Crimp™ Compression Station
Diameter | Length | Max Radial Force | Die Material |
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0-16 mm | 310 mm | 2670 N | Hardened Stainless Steel |
Model CX with 2-Crimp™ Compression Station
For longer-length or higher-force crimping, the 2-Crimp compression station combines very low friction and very strong construction and actuation. Precise process control, very small gaps, no die-to-die wear, high durability.
Diameter | Length | Max Radial Force | Die Material |
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0-16 mm | 180 mm | 8000 N | Hardened Stainless Steel |
Model CX with J-Crimp™ Station
Blockwise’s workhorse compression station for a decade, with hundreds in service. For medium-sized balloon-expandable crimping, the J-Crimp™ compression station’s extremely low friction combined with CX’s diameter and force control system is proven to easily outperform competitors’ machines in process control. Very small die-to-die gaps. No die-to-die wear, proven superior durability.
Diameter | Length | Max Radial Force | Die Material |
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0-16 mm | 62 or 124 mm | 1350 N | Hardened Stainless Steel |
Model CX with Large Twin-Cam™ Compression Station
For very large diameter crimping, the Large Twin-Cam compression station provides very low friction and wear, and the best process control available for the size range. Small gaps, no die-to-die wear, high durability
Diameter | Length | Max Radial Force | Die Material |
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0-60 mm | 124, 186, 248, 310 mm | 1450 N | Hardened Stainless Steel |
Model CX with High Force Twin-Cam™ Compression Station
The strongest radial compression station while also maintaining low friction and excellent process control. Very robust construction, no die-to-die wear, proven durability. There are two different models available, the RDE and RHE. The RDE has lower force and larger diameter range. The RHE has smaller diameter range but higher force capacity.
Diameter | Length | Max Radial Force | Die Material |
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Model RDE: | |||
0-60 mm | 124 or 230 mm | 8100 N | Hardened Stainless Steel |
Model RHE: | |||
0-21 mm | 124 mm | 20000 N | Hardened Stainless Steel |
Model CX with Autosheath and Alpha-Crimp™ Compression Station
A PTCA-sized balloon-expandable crimping machine. This machine processes bare metal, drug eluting, or polymer stents with no compromise. Legendary process control, near-zero die-to-die gaps, extreme precision, very low friction, no die-to-die wear, high durability. Easily set up for use with or without film sheathing.
Diameter | Length | Max Radial Force | Die Material |
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0-8 mm | 75 mm | 2670 N | Hardened Stainless Steel |
Model CX with Autosheath and RedCrimp™ Compression Station
Diameter | Length | Max Radial Force | Die Material |
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0-16 mm | 310 mm | 2670 N | Hardened Stainless Steel |
Model CX with Autosheath and 2-Crimp™ Compression Station
For longer-length or higher-force crimping of bare metal, drug eluting, or polymer stents, the 2-Crimp compression station combines very low friction and very strong construction and actuation. Precise process control, very small gaps, no die-to-die wear, high durability. Easily set up for use with or without film sheathing.
Diameter | Length | Max Radial Force | Die Material |
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0-16 mm | 180 mm | 8000 N | Hardened Stainless Steel |
Model CX with Autosheath and J-Crimp™ Compression Station
For medium-sized crimping of bare metal, drug eluting, or polymer stents, the J-Crimp™ compression station’s extremely low friction combined with CX’s diameter and force control system is proven to easily outperform competitors’ machines in process control. Very small die-to-die gaps. No die-to-die wear, proven superior durability. Easily set up for use with or without film sheathing
Diameter | Length | Max Radial Force | Die Material |
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0-16 mm | 62 or 124 mm | 1350 N | Hardened Stainless Steel |