The terms "Mandrel" and "Stylet" are used more or less interchangeably in the medical device community to stand for a variety of wires and wire forms.
Mandrel Coatings Mandrels are available either uncoated or with one of several optional coatings, including:
Our Exclusive Pre-Coated PTFE Mandrels
- Cost effective: Up to 50% less expensive than conventional coatings.
- Strong: Special primer layer prevents flaking and peeling.
- Thin: Half the thickness of standard spray coatings which allows for improved stiffness
and tolerance specifications.
PTFE Spray Coatings
Parylene Coatings
Hydrophilic Coatings
Mandrel Shapes Wytech manufactures a wide variety of mandrel (or stylet) shapes for use in the design, assembly, and production of medical devices. These shapes include:
Straight Mandrels
Formed Mandrels
Tapered Mandrels
Mandrel Products Mandrels are used as integral parts of medical devices, and also as tools in their design and production:
Packaging
Extrusion (including PTFE Copper wire to enhance flexibility and elongation)
