| Polymer coatings and metallic electroplating can be applied to many medical grades, such as F562, 304VM, 316LVM, and other alloys depending on the medical application. Coating the wire prior to incorporating it into a device provides more complete coverage over the entire surface area of the wire, rather than strictly on the outside of a device. The polymer coatings can provide a dielectric barrier when the wire in the device is used to transmit electrical signals or provide electrical current for medical therapies. Polymer coatings can also be used for ionic barriers, enhanced corrosion resistance, providing a lubricious surface and/or be used for lead identification. Electroplated coatings can be used to enhance the joinability of the base wire grades (i.e. solderability, weldability, ultrasonic bonding etc), increase the conductivity and/or provide a more noble surface.Information provided by Sandvik |
