These simple radial compression machines have no electronics. They are suitable for a variety of applications in medical device manufacturing, R&D labs, and catheter labs. Designed with low-cost fabrication in mind, these crimpers are a bit less accurate and less powerful than the more expensive Blockwise crimpers, and are available in relatively short working lengths.
General-Purpose, Low-Force
The world’s lowest-priced stent crimper. Zero die-to-die gap, easy viewing, variety of actuation methods. Used for many applications including precrimping (sizing) balloon-expandable stents, clamping or holding, and certain self-expanding stent loading applications.
Heart Valve Sized, Medium Force
Size range and force range covers typical prosthetic heart valve applications. Used in many other applications where a larger or stronger low-cost crimper is needed.
Heart Valve-Sized, High Force
Blockwise’s lowest priced stent crimper is also very powerful. This innovative and proprietary mechanism provides high mechanical advantage, enabling the highest radial force available in a hand-actuated mechanism. High visibility of the product. Useful for balloon-expandable heart valves and other balloon-expandable stents that don’t require heated dies. Suitable as a disposable tool in some applications.
