Medical market: precision extrusion that saves lives
When every micron matters – rely on the power of precision
Aluminium: the best material for medical equipment
Aluminium is an ideal material for the medical sector due to its unique combination of properties that meet the stringent requirements of medical applications. Here are some key reasons why aluminium is highly valued in the healthcare sector:
- Lightweight & Strong: Aluminium’s high strength-to-weight ratio makes it durable yet easy to maneuver—ideal for medical equipment.
- Corrosion Resistant: Its natural oxide layer prevents corrosion, crucial for withstanding bodily fluids. Mifa Aluminium also offers in-house surface treatments for enhanced protection.
- Easily Shaped & Machined: Aluminium’s flexibility enables precise, custom-fit medical devices like prosthetics.
- Sustainable: Aluminium is highly recyclable, supporting eco-friendly initiatives.
What is aluminium precision extrusion?
Mifa specialises in precision extrusion with tolerances as low as ± 0.02 mm—exceeding EN-12020-2 standards. With 50+ years of expertise in aluminium and magnesium, we ensure optimal accuracy in straightness, torsion, and surface quality.
For the medical industry, we create custom aluminium profiles, including thin-walled, small-core designs. Unlike conventional methods, we integrate cores directly into the profile, eliminating the need for drilling and enhancing design freedom.
The advantages of aluminium precision extrusion at Mifa
In precision aluminium extrusion, customisation takes center stages. Extruding with such precise tolerances offer designers unprecedented design freedom – ideal for the medical industry. Our engineers can design custom aluminium extrusion profiles without having to compromise on standard norms.
Some specifications:
| Tolerances | From ± 0.02 mm |
| Minimum order | From 10 kg for protos |
| Maximum quantity | Unlimited |
| Profile size | From ø 3 mm to ø 180 mm 220 x 60 mm |
| Profile weight | From 0.003 kg/m to 10kg/m |
| Surface roughness | From Ra 0.3 in extrusion direction |
| Wall thicknesses | From 0.25 mm |
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Wall thicknesses from 0.25 mm: substantial weight savings
Avoid/reduce costly machining (post) processing steps
Vertical integration: all processes can be realised in-house
Unlimited design freedom
Aluminium and magnesium applications for the medical market
Mifa’s precision extrusion technology enables the integration of multiple functions into one comprehensive smart profile shape, with unparalleled high accuracy. This significantly increases the efficiency and effectiveness of your design, providing unique solutions for various applications:
- Medical imaging devices;
- Smart wearables for real time monitoring;
- Endoscopy and laparoscopy instruments;
- Diagnostics;
- Ventilation & anaesthesia equipment;
- Patient handling systems;
- Infusion pumps;
- Orthopaedics;
- Wheelchairs.
Case study: medical precision profile for B|Braun
Mifa’s precision extrusion is unique. With dimensional tolerances starting from +/- 0.02 mm, we are 10 times more accurate than the standard EN12020-2 norm prescribes for aluminium extrusion. This precision opens up unprecedented possibilities. For over 50 years, our customers have chosen Mifa for precision.
For our customer B|Braun we have developed aluminium extrusion profiles in high volumes.
Surface treatments for aluminium medical devices and components
State-of-the-art medical technology sets the bar for excellence durability and biocompatibility of medical devices. We go beyond these high standards by specialising in surface treatments for components in the pharmaceutical and medical industry.
Properties such as non-stick, sliding characteristics, chemical resistance, and being PFAS-free are of utmost importance in this sector.
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Sustainability: top of mind
Aluminium has a long lifespan and remains 95% recyclable after use. It requires minimal maintenance, but at Mifa, we go a step further. We continuously consider energy consumption, waste management, vitality, safety, and the health of our employees. Specifically, Mifa has achieved the following:
- Mifa saves 78% emissions with in-house production compared to others.
- With full in-house production, Mifa saves a significant amount of CO2 on a common ecological culprit: transportation.
- Mifa’s thin-walled profiles result in a material saving of 33%.
Sustainability is a crucial theme in developing new products. We understand that there may be questions about the CO2 emissions associated with the production of aluminum profiles at Mifa. Alongside our partners and engineers, we have developed a specialized tool for life cycle analysis (LCA). This tool calculates emissions and demonstrates the positive impact of co-engineering on reducing the CO2 footprint. Contact us for more information.
Get in touch with us
Call or email Frank
Business Development Manager