Coated Guide Wire Components
The Merit proprietary spool-to-spool coating process results in smooth, uniform coated wire components (coiling/core wire) for the production of guide wires.
Merit's unique process of coating wire prior to coiling, results in a consistency not achieved in conventional spray-coated guide wires, which ultimately prevents cracking as is often encountered.
Merit is able to guarantee a consistent diameter and tight tolerances. Coated core wire can be supplied dead-straight. Round or flat stainless steel wire can be coated either with PTFE or a hydrophilic coating resulting in one-to-one torque. The LubriSkin™ coating acts like a lubricant during the coiling process, so there is no need for additional oils under the right process conditions.
Coated wire is available in a variety of materials, various color options, different diameters and can be supplied spooled, cut to length or coiled.
Key Characteristics
- Smooth surface
- Ultra-thin well-defined coating
- Extremely consistent diameter
- Tight coating tolerance
- Cost effective coating process
- Soft, flexible, thin coating
- Smooth surface
- Superior lubricity
- Durable, thin coating
- Smooth surface
- Lubricious
- Increased wet lubricity
- Reduced friction level
- Flexible
Technical Information
Coating
- PTFE (LubriSkin™ and DuraSkin™)
- Hydrophilic (SlipSkin™)
Base Material
- Stainless Steel Wire (304 or 304V)
- Stainless Steel Flat Wire• Pt/lr
- Nitinol
- Other materials on request
Diameter Range
- 0.038 mm – 1.00 mm (.0015” - .0400”)
Standard Coating Thickness
- 4 μm – 10 μm (.00016” - .0004”) / side
- Other coating thickness upon request
Coating Colors
- Black, Blue, Clear, Green, Grey, White
Delivery Options
- On spools (DIN standards available)
- Straightened (dead-straight) and cut to length
- As coils
Applications
- Neuro interventional, PTCA and standard diagnostic guide wires
