Medical technology demands the highest standards in precision, hygiene and material quality. Plastic and silicone components must not only meet functional and mechanical requirements but also comply with strict regulatory provisions. Frey & Winkler is your experienced partner in this demanding environment.
With our DIN EN ISO 13485 certification, we guarantee solutions that meet the highest standards.
We also offer you a comprehensive service: from engineering and design, through our own toolmaking, to series production, assembly, UDI marking and customer-specific packaging.
With us, you get everything from a single source, without compromising on quality.
Our high-quality plastic and silicone moulded parts are used in a wide range of medical technology applications. They are used in surgical instruments, diagnostic systems, ventilation and infusion devices, and hearing aids, among other things.
Discover our advanced solutions, which impress with their biocompatibility, excellent sterilisability and long-term reliability. If you would like to find out more about our services, please contact us for a personal consultation!
The products we manufacture include:
The selection of suitable materials is crucial in medical technology, as they must meet the highest standards. Medical components should not only be biocompatible, but also sterilizable and mechanically resilient to ensure long-term reliable function. These requirements apply to both disposable products and reusable surgical instruments.
Frey & Winkler relies on a wide range of high-quality thermoplastics and silicones (LSR) that have been specially developed for medical use. The materials comply with the requirements of ISO 10993 (Biological evaluation of medical devices), which must be determined for each product, and are compatible with common sterilisation methods.
Liquid silicone (LSR – Liquid Silicone Rubber) for applications in medical technology impresses with its exceptional purity, sterilisability, softness and thermal stability. Due to its biocompatible properties, LSR is particularly suitable for medical applications that require direct contact with skin or tissue.
Silicone moulded parts retain their flexibility over a wide temperature range from –50 °C to +250 °C and exhibit excellent chemical resistance. In addition, LSR is hydrophobic, hypoallergenic and resistant to microbial colonisation. These properties make liquid silicone the ideal choice for applications that require long-term durability and the highest standards of hygiene. LSR also demonstrates high resistance to common disinfection and sterilisation processes, such as autoclaving or chemical disinfection.
Typical applications:
Due to its excellent material properties and flexible processing options, liquid silicone is an ideal solution for demanding medical applications. It combines reliability, safety and user comfort in a material that is suitable for both short-term and long-term use.
Thanks to our liquid injection moulding (LIM) in medical technology, we guarantee precise manufacturing even under clean room conditions.
In addition to silicone, numerous high-performance thermoplastics are also used in medical technology. These materials are characterised by their outstanding mechanical strength, high temperature resistance and excellent chemical resistance.
All our high-performance plastics are suitable for biocompatible applications in accordance with ISO 10993 and validated for common sterilisation processes.
Every medical device has specific requirements in terms of stability, biocompatibility and processing. The wrong decision can not only result in functional limitations but also lead to significant regulatory challenges.
We would be happy to help you select the ideal material for your product. Our experienced team ensures that both technical and regulatory requirements are met 100%.
By using state-of-the-art machines and automated production processes, we guarantee precise, economical and scalable manufacturing – from small batches to large series. Frey & Winkler uses a variety of innovative injection moulding processes to realise complex geometries, functional material combinations and maximum dimensional accuracy.
Our high-performance quality management system, certified according to DIN EN ISO 13485, includes extensive tests and checks throughout the entire manufacturing process. We work closely with you to develop customised solutions and meet the highest standards efficiently and on time.
2K injection moulding is a process in which two different materials are injected into a mould in one or two production cycles. This results in complex components with multiple material properties without the need for subsequent assembly.
Advantages of 2K injection moulding in medical technology:
The miniaturisation of medical technology places the highest demands on manufacturing technology. Micro injection moulding enables the production of tiny components with the highest precision and tight tolerances – often with dimensions in the range of a few millimetres or even micrometres.
Advantages of micro injection moulding:
Many medical technology components require manufacturing in a controlled, particle-free environment to ensure the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness. Our cleanroom production complies with cleanroom classification ISO 14644-1 Class 7, guaranteeing contamination-free manufacturing.
Advantages of cleanroom production:
In insert moulding (overmoulding of inserts), metal or plastic components are integrated into the injection moulding process. This technique is used to produce high-strength hybrid components that combine the advantages of metal and plastic. In overmoulding, a plastic component is first produced in an injection moulding process and then a second plastic or silicone layer is injected over the first component. Hard-soft combinations are often used (e.g. PP + silicone/TPE for handles).
Advantages of insert moulding / overmoulding:
From the initial idea to market-ready series production – we accompany you every step of the way. Benefit from our full-service offering!
Medical technology demands the highest precision and absolute process control. Frey & Winkler uses advanced injection moulding technologies to meet the requirements of this demanding industry. With 2K injection moulding, micro injection moulding, clean room production and insert moulding, we offer innovative approaches for the production of highly functional medical products.
As an experienced partner in medical technology, we also take on ambitious projects. We love challenges and find solutions where others give up. Let us work together to realise your medical technology product!
