Small series overmolding for medical technology

Custom overmolding

Over the past years, ODU has developed into a specialist for customer-specific overmolding.

From the connection of the connector to the cable, the options range from standard cable bend relief and thermoplastic overmolding to silicone overmolding for increased strain relief and bend protection. The tools are developed and manufactured at ODU for straight or angled designs are designed (depending on the application) for sample, small series or large series production. This means that even very small series can be produced without high tooling costs.

In the medical technology industry, for example, the silicone-molded system solutions are used because they enable absolutely resistant yet flexible connection of the cables to the connector. The silicone overmolding cannot be peeled off or detached even after the required autoclaving cycles (steam sterilization at up to 134 °C and 3,040 mbar). The biocompatibility with regard to the cytotoxicity test (outgassing) according to DIN EN ISO 10993-5 is generally confirmed by an external testing laboratory.

Advantages of ODU cable assembly

Customers benefit from the following advantages with ODU cable assembly:

• Tested quality of the complete solution (data rates, liability, etc.)
• Fast availability
• Fair pricing (incl. cost reduction vs. individual acquisition)
• Length neutrality (within the frame of standard-compliant signal transmission)
• No minimum purchase quantity
• Customized overmolding possible (even for samples or small series)
• Reduction of effort, as the supply chain is limited to one contact person and only one part number needs to be managed by the customer

For more information, visit https://odu-connectors.com/technologies/cable-assembly/ or visit us at Compamed taking place Nov. 13-16, 2023, at Booth P19 in Hall 8A.