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Tungsten Ribbon
Tungsten is a hard and difficult material to process, and until now it has been difficult to manufacture it into ribbon-like shapes. However, our proprietary technology has made it possible to produce thin, long ribbons in a variety of sizes.
タングステンリボンAvailable wound on spools according to length
タングステンリボンCan be produced thinner than hair

Advantages of tungsten ribbons

(1) Reduced coil weight
Compared to coils of the same length,
the weight of the coil made with the ribbon is lighter, making it possible to reduce the weight of the product.


(2) Smaller coil diameter
Coils made of ribbon have a smaller outer diameter and can be made more compact.

(3) Increased covered area
Coils made of ribbon have a larger area covering the object.
**"Round wires" refer to general wires (circular in cross section).
Tungsten RibbonComparison of round wires and ribbons on coils
Tungsten RibbonSmaller coil diameter image

Advantages of medical tungsten ribbons

医療用への応用

Tungsten has high strength and excellent radiation shielding capability and is used in various medical fields, particularly in catheters. Here we introduce the features of tungsten ribbon for catheters.

Excellent contrast properties

Stainless steel round wire, stainless steel ribbon, tungsten round wire, and tungsten ribbon were each braided, and contrast properties were compared using an X-ray transmission system.

Excellent contrast propertiesAppearance of round and ribbon wires after braid processing

Tungsten can be seen more clearly than stainless steel because of its excellent radiation shielding ability.
Ribbons provide even higher visibility than round wires because of the increased projected area.

Excellent contrast properties

Improved deformation resistance

The catheter's kink resistance is improved, and it is also easier to insert the catheter.

Surface treatment is available according to the application

Various surface treatments are available depending on the application.

Various surface treatments are available depending on the application.
(1) Electropolishing finish: surface condition with metallic luster by electropolishing
(2) Mirror finish: smoother surface finish than electropolishing
(3) Plated finish: surface plated with gold, etc.

For those who want to know more about tungsten ribbons

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