Balloon Catheter Manufacturing Equipment
At MMT, we understand the complexities of balloon catheter manufacturing, which is why we deliver equipment and process solutions designed for consistency and performance. Our systems help manufacturers achieve repeatable processes, higher yields and shorter cycle times with low standard deviation, resulting in high Rated Burst Pressure (RBP) and throughput that exceeds industry standards. Every MMT customer benefits from our intuitive process development software and the guidance of an industry development expert whose insight helps determine the best possible equipment for any application.
Balloon Catheter Manufacturing Machines
MMT’s balloon catheter forming equipment features innovative heating systems for uniform heat distribution and faster cycle times, enhancing production capacity without sacrificing quality. Our technology redefines industry standards, emphasizing both efficiency and simplicity. Explore our innovative balloon catheter forming machines — including the MPT BFMS-500-S2 with Rapid Heat Cool Mold and the Interface BFM-5510 High Force for structural heart and high-pressure balloons — to see how they can benefit your manufacturing process.
MPT BFMS 500-S2
Our MPT BFMS 500-S2 Split Mold Balloon Forming Machine delivers unmatched versatility, efficiency, and precision, featuring quick-change tooling that swaps in seconds and the ability to produce balloons with diameters ranging from 1mm to 20mm on one platform.
MPT BFM 500-S2
The MPT BFM-500-S2 Center Mold Balloon Forming Machine is efficient and flexible. This machine can craft a variety of balloon sizes and offers quick tooling swaps — including adaptability with Interface Catheter Solutions — and fast turnovers.
Interface BFM 3310
The Interface BFM-3310 Balloon Forming Machine is a computer-controlled system that expands upon a continued standard of excellence with ever-increasing capabilities and options.
Interface BFM 4410-3x
The Interface BFM-4410-x3 combines compact, bench-top design with powerful performance, handling diverse tubing sizes and materials. The 3-up, multi-cavity capability maximizes efficiency, and compatibility with 3310 tooling adds seamless adaptability.
Interface BFM 5510 HF
The Interface BFM-5510 HF machine is designed specifically for manufacturing large-diameter, high-pressure balloons. With superior motor and clamping strength, this is the only equipment on the market built to handle larger diameter balloons with precision and power.
Balloon Catheter Pleating and Folding
Achieve the lowest possible profile for your balloon catheters with our advanced pleating and folding, fluting, and wrapping equipment. Designed for versatility and precision, our machines can handle balloons up to 300mm in length and 45mm in diameter. Pleat heads on our equipment are easily interchangeable, allowing for rapid transitions between three to six pleat configurations and ensuring efficient changeover to meet various design requirements.
PTF-120-A
The PTF-120-A is a fully automated system designed to pleat and fold balloons up to approximately 100 mm in length. It secures products on a stable table and uses stepper motors for precise automatic positioning.
PTF-240-A
Built for longer balloons, the fully automated PTF-240-A handles pleating and folding of balloons up to 230 mm. It features a stable product table with stepper motor-driven positioning for consistent, accurate setup.
PTF-240-M
The PTF-240-M is a durable, high-precision pleat and fold machine designed for efficient, reliable balloon catheter manufacturing with minimal cost of ownership.
Parison Catheter Stretching
Stretch tube parisons efficiently and precisely with our parison catheter stretching equipment line to prep them for the balloon forming process. These systems ensure uniformly stretched tubing with repeatable outcomes to increase throughput.
The Interface CPS-1000 delivers precise parison stretching via a three-channel, non-mechanical neck-down process that provides consistent, repeatable results. Its tilting touchscreen features the familiar interface from the ICS BFM-3310, enabling effortless programming, storage for up to 50 programs, and operator lock-out options for added control.
EDS
The EDS Extrusion Die Stretcher specializes in hot-die draw-down of plastic tubing, ideal for catheter manufacturing. Available in three models — 3×26, 3×68, and 3×80 — it accommodates varying tube extrusion needs while optimizing workspace. This mechanical neck-down machine is essential for precision parison forming and catheter draw-down tasks.
The MPT PSM-500-SD parison stretcher delivers exceptional precision, with a maximum force of 500 N. It accommodates diameters starting at 8mm and enables stretches up to 500mm in length, ensuring consistent strength and uniformity in catheter production.
Balloon Catheter Stent Crimping Systems
Whether you’re manufacturing drug-eluting stents, bioabsorbable stents, or self-expanding stents, our flexible systems allow you to successfully crimp stents onto the distal end of a balloon catheter after it is pleated and folded.
The MPT CRF-200-PS stent crimping system is ideal for processing drug-eluting and self-expandable stents. It features a unique four-film protection system to fully enclose drug residues and a stable eight-blade design for precise crimping.
The CR-240-FSCP is ideal for R&D, offering exceptional versatility and flexibility with its a unique universal design capable of handling multiple stent types. It also ensures precise force control, a 500mm stroke providing for a reliable stent crimping and loading process.
This self-expandable stent crimping machine is built for production environments, enabling precise crimping and transfer of self-expandable stents up to 200mm in length and 30mm in diameter. Stents are efficiently and reliably pushed into the delivery system.
The CR-150 Stent Crimping Machine is developed for the crimping and transfer into the delivery system of self-expandable stents up to 120 mm length with a maximum diameter of approx. 20 mm.
Bonding & Welding
Our machines use accurately controlled heat to perform various tube-to-tube and balloon-to-tube bonds and welds with speed and accuracy.
The MPT BT-NG thermal bonder uses the hot-jaw principle to supports up to two die sets. The bonding platform is adaptable for various cavity sizes and can operate at dual temperatures. It also features quick-exchange units for rapid die set changes and offers optional add-ons like axial compression and trays.
The TBW-500 QX Tubing Welding Machine is a benchtop system that welds a variety of tubing sizes and materials. It is designed to weld similar polymer components such as inner lumen to distal shaft or balloon distal and proximal necks to the catheter shaft.
The ICS branded Heat Setting Oven, HSO-250, provides a cost-effective approach to improve fold memory retention after balloon fluting and wrapping by using lower temperatures over an extended time.
Hotbox
The CT HOTBOX integrates with CATH-TECH systems to enhance yield consistency and meet industry standards for precise hot air bonding during catheter manufacturing. The thermal nozzle ensures optimal product positioning, allowing operators to reliably achieve precise tube and shaft bonds. Ideal for strict process control environments, the HOTBOX comes with compatible guide inserts and offers Y and Z axis modifications to further improve accuracy and accommodate a wide range of product configurations.
Hot-Flo Heat-Box
The Somex Automation Hot-Flo Heat Box, designed for precision hot air bonding in catheter manufacturing, is a compact bench–top solution that ensures accurate and reliable performance. It features a digital readout for airflow, a ready lamp for temperature and airflow status, and optional Enhanced Control & Monitoring for improved process oversight. Available in two configurations — Compact and Umbilical — to meet various production needs.
Balloon Catheter Marker Band Swaging
Precision tracking is key to successfully navigating and deploying a balloon catheter. Adhering marker bands to a balloon catheter requires high-performance equipment to achieve a smooth bond with zero striations. Our technology was developed with patient well-being and operator precision in mind.
The MBS-250 is the industry standard for swaging marker bands, offering superior performance with no striations or deformations to the swaged parts. This compact and clean-room-ready machine ensures a smooth surface finish with 360° swaging technology for precise diameter reduction in catheter production.
Balloon Catheter Testing
Pressure leak testing is essential in the manufacturing process of balloon catheters. The pressure leak test verifies that no leaks exist between the balloon and the catheter body, ensuring safety and reliability. Our precision testing equipment is developed for both consistent results and patient well-being.
The GPL-501 is a tabletop machine used for nondestructive leak testing of catheter components using dry nitrogen gas. Nitrogen gas is inert — resulting in no residue, water spots, or water droplets on catheter components — making it ideal for testing finished devices.
The HPT-1000 is a programmable Hydraulic Pressure Tester for balloon catheters, tubing, and balloons, capable of running leak, burst, and fatigue tests up to 1000 psi. It features a clear vacuum fluorescent display and straightforward navigation for efficient testing operations.
The PT-3070 Hydraulic Pressure Tester is designed for versatile testing of plastic components, tubing assemblies, and balloon catheters. Programmable for various sequences of fatigue and burst tests makes this machine ideal for R&D. Advanced software supports high-pressure variation tests, mimicking real-life scenarios such as angioplasty.