Precision Polymer & Catheter Extrusion Solutions
Extrusion technologies play a critical role in catheter-based device performance. Precision control of lumen geometry, wall thickness, material selection, and reinforcement integration directly impact flexibility, torque response, and overall device reliability.
Glenn Enterprises represents specialized extrusion partners capable of supporting tight-tolerance medical device programs with scalable production capability.
Single & Multi-Lumen Extrusions
Single and multi-lumen catheter extrusions are engineered to support fluid management, structural integrity, and device functionality. Dimensional consistency and concentricity are essential for downstream assembly, bonding, and clinical performance.
Common Considerations
• Lumen count and geometry
• Wall thickness and tolerance control
• Concentricity requirements
• Bonding and reflow compatibility
• Material durometer transitions
Braided & Reinforced Catheter Technologies
Braided and reinforced extrusion designs enhance torque transmission, pushability, and kink resistance for complex interventional procedures. Reinforcement structures are integrated within polymer shafts to balance flexibility and mechanical performance.
Reinforcement Options
• Stainless steel braid
• Flat wire braid
• Variable pitch reinforcement
• Hybrid reinforcement constructions
Advanced Polymer Materials & Performance Options
Extrusion programs supported by Glenn Enterprises utilize a broad range of medical-grade polymers selected for flexibility, strength, bonding compatibility, and radiopacity. Material selection is aligned with device performance requirements and regulatory considerations.
Pebax® & Polyether Block Amide Solutions
Pebax® materials are widely used in catheter applications due to their balance of flexibility and strength across multiple durometers. Radiopaque-filled options and performance-enhanced blends may be incorporated depending on structural and imaging requirements.
Polyurethane (Pellethane® & Equivalent Grades)
Medical-grade polyurethane materials support flexibility, durability, and kink resistance. Multiple shore A and shore D hardness options may be incorporated depending on shaft design.
Nylon & High-Strength Polyamides
Polyamide materials are often selected when higher torque response or structural strength is required within catheter assemblies.
Specialty & Performance Polymers
Additional materials may include:
• PTFE
• FEP
• Polyimide
• Multilayer blends
• Radiopaque-filled compounds
• Medical-grade colorants
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Advanced Polymer Materials & Performance Options
Extrusion programs supported by Glenn Enterprises utilize a broad range of medical-grade polymers selected for flexibility, strength, bonding compatibility, and radiopacity. Material selection is aligned with device performance requirements and regulatory considerations.
Pebax® & Polyether Block Amide Solutions
Pebax® materials are widely used in catheter applications due to their balance of flexibility and strength across multiple durometers. Radiopaque-filled options and performance-enhanced blends may be incorporated depending on structural and imaging requirements.
Polyurethane (Pellethane® & Equivalent Grades)
Medical-grade polyurethane materials support flexibility, durability, and kink resistance. Multiple shore A and shore D hardness options may be incorporated depending on shaft design.
Nylon & High-Strength Polyamides
Polyamide materials are often selected when higher torque response or structural strength is required within catheter assemblies.
Specialty & Performance Polymers
Additional materials may include:
• PTFE
• FEP
• Polyimide
• Multilayer blends
• Radiopaque-filled compounds
• Medical-grade colorants
Medical Heat Shrink Tubing
Heat shrink tubing supports strain relief, bonding reinforcement, encapsulation, and profile management within catheter assemblies. Tight tolerance shrink ratios and material compatibility are essential for consistent assembly and long-term reliability.
Common Uses
• Strain relief
• Component encapsulation
• Reinforcement stabilization
• Profile transition management
Engineering & DFM Support
Glenn Enterprises works closely with engineering teams to ensure extrusion design parameters align with manufacturability, tolerance expectations, and downstream processing requirements. Early technical alignment reduces iteration cycles and accelerates development timelines.
Manufacturing & Quality Alignment
Represented extrusion partners operate within controlled manufacturing environments appropriate for medical device production. Emphasis is placed on dimensional consistency, documentation support, and scalable production capability from early builds through commercial ramp.
Supporting Catheter & Interventional Applications
Extrusion and polymer technologies supported by Glenn Enterprises are utilized across a broad range of minimally invasive medical device programs.
• Balloon catheters
• Delivery systems
• Neurovascular microcatheters
• Structural heart devices
• Peripheral vascular systems
• Interventional therapeutic platforms
Why Work Through Glenn Enterprises
We streamline the process—connecting your team with the right extrusion partner, accelerating timelines, simplifying communication, and ensuring you get the optimal solution for both development and production.
From early R&D builds to full commercial production, Glenn Enterprises helps eliminate friction and accelerate innovation.
Glenn Enterprises represents specialized manufacturers in precision medical device components, supporting catheter and guidewire programs across cardiovascular, neurovascular, and peripheral applications.
