Selecting the ideal medical grade foam for your custom case is a very important decision to make.
Selecting the ideal medical grade foam for your custom case is a very important decision to make. When sensitive and expensive equipment is in transit, it is highly important to ensure it is delivered safely and securely. In some cases, lives might depend on it. Below some different types of foam are explored, so you can choose the right medical grade foam for your medical case needs.
What To Look For In Medical Grade Foam
Medical grade foam means different things to different people. Simply doing an internet search on your own could yield potentially endless options, which may or may not be helpful depending on how specific your needs are. Look out for these functional aspects depending upon your needs. They tell you a lot about the foam you are looking at.
-Fixed Formulation
-510K Submissions
-USP Classification
-FDA Master File
Polyethylene Foams
These foams are lightweight, durable, easy to fabricate, and are not abrasive or dusting. They are effective protectors and highly durable materials to use inside a case. They provide shock absorption for extra safety. They are also immune to mold, rot, bacteria, moisture, and chemical damage. A little bit of these foams goes along way, making it possible to cut down on packaging costs while still getting the proper protection.
Cross-linked Polyethylene Foams
These are considered the highest quality and most effective packaging foam. Inserts made from this material are long lasting and aesthetically appealing. It can be used to protect class “A” devices.
Polyurethane Foams
These are ideal for transporting certain types of equipment. They provide solid protection for lightweight delicate objects because they are brilliant functional cushions. This foam is low cost and can be cut at a wide variety of densities to suit a vast array of applications.
Advanced Packaging, Inc. for All Your Medical Case Needs
Advanced Packaging, Inc. has an incredible amount of experience making custom demo cases from a wide range of materials for a wide range of objects. We have the latest in quality assurance technology to make sure that whether you need aluminum custom casing or quality package testing for your product, we can get the job done safely, quickly, and expertly. If you would like to learn more about our custom packaging, give us a call at 1-888-206-5250 or visit us online. For more tips on picking the right custom case for you, follow us on YouTube, Flickr, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.