When using medical devices such as catheters, the insertion and removal can be affected by the frictional forces occurring at the device-body interface. This friction can increase the risk of inflammation, tissue damage and discomfort for the patient. Procedure times can also be prolonged. Runfold Plastics, supported by our raw material supplier is committed to
Runfold Plastics is celebrating 40 years. Founded in 1976 by the late Mr Maurice Dance, the company was based in Runfold, a small Surrey village. Runfold Plastics is now located in Liphook, Hampshire. We have continued with our manufacturing process of dip moulding whilst offering new techniques and processes for finding solutions. The anniversary is an opportunity to thank
Dowel bar sleeves are used to provide a debonded dowelled joint in reinforced concrete construction. The plastic sleeves around dowel bars in expansion joints minimises the frictional resistance between the bar and the surrounding concrete. Runfold Plastics manufactures dowel bar sleeves in flexible PVC.
A leading manufacturer of industrial gas burners was experiencing faults with the electronic controllers. This was a result of high pressure jet washing in the environment in which the controllers are used. The existing internal gasket seal was unable to prevent total stoppage of water ingress.
We were asked by our customer, a transformer manufacturer, to be involved in the R&D of a new range of protective covers for busbar bushing. The existing busbar transformer covers being used were difficult and time consuming to assemble. In addition, the covers were also expensive.
An alternative material for Anti-corrosion Vehicle Restraint Crash Barrier Sockets for use by the Highways Agency. Runfold Plastics has been working with a leading supplier and installer of safety barrier systems to produce anti-corrosion vehicle restraint crash barrier sockets in a plastic material.
Runfold Plastics worked with designer Mr Yuri Suzuki to manufacture cones for use as part of an acoustic exhibition; Experience Beauty Through Sound held in Firminy, France.
Runfold Plastics, the dip moulding specialists, now approved to ISO 13485 Assembly of Medical Devices. ISO 13485 Certificate
Download a copy of our whitepaper on Runfold Plastics, Protection Shrouds for Substation and Distribution Lines. Whitepaper: Runfold Plastics, Protection Shrouds for Substation and Distribution Lines
