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Medical Connectors CNC Machining for Medical Industry
These connectors are precisely machined to form interfaces that are secure, sterile, and leak-proof connections between medical devices and fluid lines and systems that access patients. At Zintlon, we do specialty CNC machining of medical connectors. We combine advanced Swiss-type machining and turning to make threads that are exceptional in accuracy and sealing and in the biocompatibility of the component to ensure dependable clinical connections in medical diagnostics and therapy.
- Machining for complex connector geometries and luer interfaces
- Tight tolerances up to ±0.0005 in
- Precision Swiss turning, thread grinding & electropolishing
- Support for rapid prototyping and full-scale production
- ISO 13485-certified medical device manufacturing
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Why Medical Companies
Choose Zintilon
Fast Delivery
A professional engineering team that can respond quickly to customer needs and provide one-stop services from design to production in a short period of time to ensure fast delivery.
High Precision
We are equipped with automated equipment and sophisticated measuring tools to achieve high accuracy and consistency, ensuring that every part meets the most stringent quality standards.
ISO13485 Certified
As a ISO13485 certified precision manufacturer, our products and services have met the most stringent quality standards in the automotive industry.
From Prototyping to Mass Production
Zintilon offers hospitals, surgical centers, and medical device manufacturers worldwide CNC Machining for medical connectors and related components.
Prototype Medical Connectors
You may design and order high precision prototypes of medical connectors that you plan to manufacture. Before entering full scale production, you can check for the integrity of the connection and the seals, and the interface to ensure proper sterilization.
Key Points:
Key Points:
- Rapid prototyping with high precision
- Tight tolerances (±0.0005 in)
- Test design, sealing, and interface compatibility early
EVT – Engineering Validation Test
We can rapidly iterate connector prototypes and perform the necessary validation to ensure that each plays its role and meets the relevant medical safety standards. Identify and eliminate design flaws to facilitate a seamless transfer to high volume medical device production.
Key Points:
Key Points:
- Validate functionality of prototypes.
- Perform design iterations in a quick succession.
- Confirm production readiness.
DVT – Design Validation Test
Prior to mass production, check the dimensional accuracy and assess the connection functionality of different materials for medical connectors to validate design and ensure optimal interface reliability.
Key Points:
Key Points:
- Design, and seal integrity confirmation.
- Multiple material and configuration testing.
- Production-ready performance attainment.
PVT – Production Validation Test
For medical connectors, assess large-scale production and determine manufacturing limitations for consistent production and efficiency before the initiation of full production.
Key Points:
Key Points:
- Large-scale production capability examination.
- Early detection and resolution of process challenges.
- Part quality consistency assurance.
Mass Production
Harnessing proven quality control techniques, we produce high-precision medical connectors in large volumes, and guarantee consistent connection performance and timely delivery to distributors and healthcare facilities.
Key Points:
Key Points:
- Consistent, high-volume production
- Precision machining for medical-grade quality
- Fast turnaround with strict quality control
Simplified Sourcing for
the Medical Industry
Our precision manufacturing capabilities are widely used in the medical industry. CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication and other technologies ensure high precision and heat resistance in the application of medical grade materials such as titanium alloy and PEEK.
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Medical Device Connectors Machining Capabilities
Medical Connectors CNC Machining for the Medical Industry and Machining of medical device connectors is completed by medical device machinists, which is aided by Swiss-type CNC machines, and thread grinding and-equipped with carden, and medical grade precision machining ply with iso-13485 for machining of devices. Construction for secured connection, safe and sterile interface, and durable long-sterilization is completed for luer lock connectors, quick-disconnect couplings, Y-site adapters. Specialist made thread engagement of connectors and components to ensure high precision.
From precision Swiss turning capabilities to electropolishing for biocompatible surface finishes, seal groove machining, and master thread engagement, as well as leak testing and pull-force testing, we have it all. Every medical connector we build is constructed with medical-grade stainless steel (303, 316L), biocompatible and sterilized withstandable polycarbonate, polypropylene, PEEK, ABS, polypropylene and ABS for enhanced chemical resistance with polypropylene connector for connector sterilization and repeated clinical use.
From precision Swiss turning capabilities to electropolishing for biocompatible surface finishes, seal groove machining, and master thread engagement, as well as leak testing and pull-force testing, we have it all. Every medical connector we build is constructed with medical-grade stainless steel (303, 316L), biocompatible and sterilized withstandable polycarbonate, polypropylene, PEEK, ABS, polypropylene and ABS for enhanced chemical resistance with polypropylene connector for connector sterilization and repeated clinical use.
Aerospace
Materials & Finishes
Materials
We provide a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, and composites.
Finishes
We offer superior surface finishes that enhance part durability and aesthetics for applications requiring smooth or textured surfaces.
Specialist Industries
you are welcome to emphasize it in the drawings or communicate with the sales.
Materials for Medical Connectors Components
Being a CNC machine shop, we have different options to offer to different Medical Connectors Components Machining for Medical Industry. Over 20 medical-grade metals, plastics and biocompatible materials for rapid prototyping and precision interfacing component manufacturing with consistent quality. FDA and corresponding material standards are a key point for specific component manufacturing.
High machinability and ductility. Aluminum alloys have good strength-to-weight ratio, high thermal and electrical conductivity, low density and natural corrosion resistance.
Price
$ $ $
Lead Time
< 7 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.003 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
Stainless steel alloys have high strength, ductility, wear and corrosion resistance. They can be easily welded, machined and polished. The hardness and the cost of stainless steel is higher than that of aluminum alloy.
Price
$ $ $
Lead Time
< 7 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
Steel is a strong, versatile, and durable alloy of iron and carbon. Steel is strong and durable. High tensile strength, corrosion resistance heat and fire resistance, easily molded and formed. Its applications range from construction materials and structural components to automotive and aerospace components.
Price
$ $ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.001 mm (routing)
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
Titanium is an advanced material with excellent corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and strength-to-weight characteristics. This unique range of properties makes it an ideal choice for many of the engineering challenges faced by the medical, energy, chemical processing, and aerospace industries.
Price
$$$
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
Highly resistant to seawater corrosion. The material’s mechanical properties are inferior to many other machinable metals, making it best for low-stress components produced by CNC machining.
Price
$ $ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
Brass is mechanically stronger and lower-friction metal properties make CNC machining brass ideal for mechanical applications that also require corrosion resistance such as those encountered in the marine industry.
Price
$$$
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
Few metals have the electric conductivity that copper has when it comes to CNC milling materials. The material’s high corrosion resistance aids in preventing rust, and its thermal conductivity features facilitate CNC machining shaping.
Price
$$$
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
Zinc is a slightly brittle metal at room temperature and has a shiny-greyish appearance when oxidation is removed.
Price
$ $ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
Iron is an indispensable metal in the industrial sector. Iron is alloyed with a small amount of carbon – steel, which is not easily demagnetized after magnetization and is an excellent hard magnetic material, as well as an important industrial material, and is also used as the main raw material for artificial magnetism.
Price
$ $ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
Due to the low mechanical strength of pure magnesium, magnesium alloys are mainly used. Magnesium alloy has low density but high strength and good rigidity. Good toughness and strong shock absorption. Low heat capacity, fast solidification speed, and good die-casting performance.
Price
$ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 7 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
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FAQs: Medical Connectors for Healthcare Applications
Medical connectors are precision interface components providing secure sterile connections between IV lines, catheters, syringes, and medical equipment. Types include luer lock and luer slip connectors meeting ISO 594 standards for syringe and catheter attachment, Y-site connectors enabling medication administration without disconnection, needleless connectors preventing needlestick injuries, quick-disconnect couplings for rapid sterile connections, threaded connectors for gas and vacuum systems, barbed connectors for tubing attachment, check valve connectors preventing backflow, and specialty connectors including closed system transfer devices for hazardous drug handling.
Stainless steel alloys, particularly the medical grade ones such as the 303 and 316L, renders all the required attributes for reusable connectors, biocompatibility, corrossion resistant to sterilizing agents and bodily fluids, and surface finish of the electropolished to Ra < 0.2 microns. The polycarbonate's transparency allows visual confirmation of the fluids, allows autoclaving at 134 degrees celsius, impact resistant, and disposable applications. The polypropylene casing sterilizing corrsive disinfectants, autoclave compatible, low cost for single use and sufficient weight bearing to be used for IV therapy. PEEK offers high temperature resistance, biocompatibility for blood contact, chemical resistance, autoclave over 1000 cycles, and all the features for connectors.
From bar stock, Swiss-type CNC turning in one operation, completes connectors with external and internal luer threads, barbs, and grip surfaces. The complete connectors produced can have the luer taper dimensions ground to precise ISO 594 standards with leak-proof connections made possible by 6 percent taper angle and thread pitch precision of ±0.0005 inches. Seal groove machining with varying depths and widths will determine the placement of O-rings for grooved seals. Cross-drilling allows the considerable passage of fluids and the placement of venting holes. Knurling and grating surfaces permits grips for tightening finger bolts. Electropolishing to surfaces below 0.2 Ra microns permits the removal of micro-burrs and the preventing of bacterial colonization. Laser marking and identification allows for the marking of surfaces with sterilization resistant permanent identification.
Our luer taper dimensions are less than 0.0005 inches. This meets ISO 594 standards for luer 594 connections which are leak proof and secure. Thread pitch diameter precision of ±0.0003 inches denotes engagement completeness. Seal groove dimensions of ±0.002 inches determine O-ring compression for leak proofing. Bore dimensions of ±0.001 inches determine fluid flow control range. Concentricity of 0.0005 inches determines the leakage and the dead volume. Ra microns measure the surface finish which is below 0.2 to ensure cleanliness and reduce dead volume.
Yes, we provide rapid prototyping to verify fit and test assembly, with same-day CAD-to-part capability available for critical projects. For custom automation cells and research platforms, we perform low-volume production of 20 to 500 brackets. For standardized robot models, we perform high-volume production of thousands to tens of thousands of brackets annually, incorporating complete dimensional inspection, flatness verification, and material certifications.
All components are bmanufactured to ISO 13485 certified quality management systems for medical devices, which assures the full compliance of the components with the FDA regulation for Class I and Class II medical devices, European MDR, ISO 594 standards for luer connectors which ensures interoperability across devices from different manufacturers, biocompatibility under ISO 10993, and traceability from raw material to finished product in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, which include cross-contamination controls for fluid delivery systems, and ensures the safety of the patient.
We provide comprehensive finishing solutions tailored to aerospace requirements:
Anodizing (Type II and Type III)
Passivation for corrosion resistance
Precision polishing for aerodynamic surfaces
Custom protective coatings and thermal barriers
Anodizing (Type II and Type III)
Passivation for corrosion resistance
Precision polishing for aerodynamic surfaces
Custom protective coatings and thermal barriers
For standard luer connectors and Y-sites, the lead time is 8-12 business days, which includes Swiss turning, thread grinding, and quality verification. For custom specialty connectors with integrated valves, the lead time is 3-4 weeks. Connection testing and regulatory validation can be done in 6-9 days for prototype runs, depending on material availability and thread specs.
Definitely! For example, we make mini luer connectors for microfluidic devices for flows under 1 mL/min, heavy-duty connectors for 1200 psi pressure contrast injection systems, and 3 to 8 ports distribution multi-port manifolds. We also design 134°C steam autoclaveable plastic connectors for 1000+ cycles, closed system connectors to contain vapor escape for chemotherapy drug preparation, integrated valve connectors for air ingress and backflow, and specialty designs for dialysis, infusion therapy, respiratory support, lab automation. These all highlight our adaptability.
A precise luer taper dimension of ±0.0005 inches is critical for the secure, leak-free connections satisfying safe ISO 594 standards as this prevents fluid leakage and air ingress that could embolize, or fail delivery of the medication. Accurate dimensioning of the threads allows proper engagement with standardized components from different manufacturers ensuring universal compatibility. Regulated seal groove dimensions provide ideal O-ring compression to achieve leak rates at and below detectable limits, thus ensuring no contamination is possible. Smooth electropolished surfaces, at and below 0.2 Ra microns, optimize the flow by minimizing dead volume, ensuring complete flushing and reducing drug waste. Proper extraction and use of the materials ensures chemical compatibility with the medications and disinfecting materials that are used. Quality that is guaranteed is critical for patient safety in IV therapy, anesthesia delivery, dialysis, and in critical care applications as it withstands over 500 sterilization cycles while maintaining connection integrity, pull-force greater than 5 pounds, and leak-free performance, ensuring 500 sterilization cycles.
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