Actual development case

1. 01

   A medical device manufacturer Colored thin-wall tubing for medical catheters

   Background

   The customer needed catheters with improved visibility and ease of use at medical sites

   Problem

   Conventional tubing is difficult to be identified and requires advanced techniques for manufacturing.

   Penn & Nitto’s solution

   We developed custom-made tubes with finely tuned colors and materials to meet the customer's needs. This has improved visibility and ease of use, and enabled support for quick and accurate treatment by doctors in the medical field. Ultimately, it contributed to life-saving medical care for patients and greatly improved reliability in the field. We were highly regarded by manufacturers and continue to be their partner of choice for the development of next-generation catheters.

   

2. 02

   A semiconductor equipment manufacturer Chemical resistant thin-wall tubing

   Background

   The customer wanted a chemical resistant tube that fit into a small device.

   Problem

   Regular corrugated tubing lacks flexibility and is not easy to maintain.

   Penn & Nitto’s solution

   We developed a thin-wall tube that combines flexibility and chemical resistance by improving the corrugated part. The new product fits easily into small spaces and has excellent chemical resistance, enabling it to provide stable performance for a long period of time, simplifying replacement work and reducing the risk of human error. The new corrugated thin wall tubing has been highly evaluated by customers for its ease of piping and high chemical resistance, contributing greatly to faster maintenance, smaller equipment, and higher reliability.

   

3. 03

   An electronic equipment and electrical materials manufacturer Tubing with high shrink ratio for sensor devices and harnesses

   Background

   The customer needed tubing with high insulation and that fits for different size cables.

   Problem

   Insufficient protection due to insufficient shrinkage to improve in addition to improving insulation properties.

   Penn & Nitto’s solution

   We developed a shrink tube made of fluoropolymer that has both a high shrink ratio and high insulation properties, and that fits tightly to the cable and connector joints to enhance the safety and performance of the equipment. This tube was highly evaluated for durability and insulation, improving the equipment safety and reliability by fully protecting the joints. It contributed to improved performance of electronic devices and continues to be adopted.