Fastening Elements for Medical & Life Science Applications
In the medical and life science industry, quality assurance and compliance to the ever-changing regulatory requirements are key factors. Constant innovation, product development and designing according to value are critical to stay ahead of competition for Medtech manufacturers. Be it fastening or assembly technologies for medical devices, life science or laboratory equipment: We help our customers to increase their efficiency and productivity.
Fasteners for the development of your medical and life science devices and equipment, sorted by different application fields
Fasteners for Electromedical Devices in the Operating Room
Critical medical equipment used in the operating room should function and operate with zero failure. Fasteners should be safe yet innovative, have a high strength tolerance and a high vibration and corrosion resistance.
Fastening elements for MRI, ultrasound, x-ray and surgical lights:
Securing and anti-loosening screws - Loosening safeguard without additional elements
Securing and anti-loosening washers - Self-locking fasteners to prevent loosening and loss
Direct assembly screws for plastics - Safe and easy screwing directly into thermoplastic elements
Direct assembly screws for metal - Direct metal screwing in one step
Retaining rings - Securing elements for shafts and bores
Lockbolts - Permanent and vibration resistant fastening
Embedding and surface bonding fasteners - Create secure fastening points with no need for drilling, punching, clamping or riveting
Levelling elements - Adjustable elements to support the weight of medical equipment
Cable glands - Cable entry systems with a wide range of functionalities
Sealing and protection plugs - Protection against ingress contamination
Machining (turned and milled parts) - Metal-cutting production involving turning, milling and drilling
Gas springs and damper solutions - Support for safely lifting, positioning, lowering and counterbalancing weights
Fasteners for Surgical and Therapy Equipment in an Intensive Care Unit
In an intensive care unit, where patients with serious life-threatening illnesses or injuries receive intensive medical treatment and care, special requirements are placed on the equipment. Fasteners must be vibration and corrosion resistant, compliant with safety standards and made of high strength materials.
Fastening elements for hospital beds, infusion pumps, wheelchairs, dialysis machines and respiratory ventilators:
Self-clinching nuts - Fast and clean fastening solution for applications with double-sided acccess
Self-clinching threaded studs - Easy to install, superior performance
Self-clinching standoffs - Various types of appropriate stand-offs for an easy connection
Blind rivet nuts - Sustainable solutions with various head and shank forms
Blind rivets - Cost-effective solution with open/closed end
Structural blind rivets - Strong solution for structural assembly
Speed rivets - Unique assembly system designed for fast and reliable fastening of metals, plastics, composites and passive electronic components
Threaded inserts - Lightweight inserts with high pull-out strength for light metal and plastic materials
Sealing plugs - Highest level of perfection in seal technology
Mobility and castor wheels - Innovative high-quality mobility solutions
Positioning elements - Long-lasting solutions for easy positioning
Latching - Innovative access-control systems
Indexing elements - High-quality machine and fixture elements
Fasteners for Life Science and Laboratory Equipment
Diagnostic and laboratory equipment should be designed to ensure high performance and precision. We offer fastening elements which are made of high-performance materials, functional and cost-effective, innovative and ocmpliant with industry standards.
Fastening elements for microscopes, lab furniture, lab freezers, lab mixers and analytical equipment:
Surface-mount fasteners - Specially designed for PC board mounting
Cable protection and identification - Extend the life of medical devices and cables
Operating and control elements - Comprehensive operating elements according to your applications
Cable ties - Cost-effective cable and wire management
Fluid management - Ensure fluid integritiy within critical processes
Clamping and positioning elements - Overcoming hose leakages
Electronic access and locking solutions - Improved safety and low risk of infection
Monitor mounts - Controlled positioning of devices
For medical and life science applications, we can support you in the following areas:
One-stop shop: Bossard offers over one million fastening solutions,including fasteners and assembly components for medical devices, life science and laboratory equipment.
Engineered parts: If the best solution for your application does not yet exist, we will create it for you!
Own testing laboratories: We ensure the product quality of our suppliers with several testing laboratories worldwide, some of them accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025.
Industry-focused quality: Certification to ISO 13485 for quality management systems related to medical devices
