McMINNVILLE, Oregon--Plastic tubing manufacturer Freelin-Wade has announced a new tubing material for the dental market called Silcryn.
The company and its resin suppliers have been working on developing Silcryn for the past two years. It is a low-cost thermoplastic alternative to silicone. The material offers higher tear resistance and better color uniformity than silicone.
Silcryn's smooth, silky surface will not grip onto itself or other tubes. Its low "memory" means it hangs flat and straight.
Brady Webb, company dental specialist said, "When it comes to dental tubing, Silcryn changes everything. In the dentist's office, Silcryn's suppleness reduces hand and wrist fatigue. Dentists will appreciate its smooth surface because it will keep their tools neat and they won't get tangled up with other tubes."
Webb added: "Silcryn has a soft matte-like appearance which gives equipment that high-end look and feel. Its look, feel and performance are getting high praise from both dentists and manufacturers."
Freelin-Wade customer and industry merchant Jim Anderson said, "Silcryn has brought a new dimension to the dental industry. It virtually eliminates all of the old problems associated with the vinyl and urethane materials; specifically memory curling and twists. Surface clinging is a thing of the past. It handles like silicone tubing but is much more resistant to damage. We've received nothing but praise from our customers."
Freelin-Wade is currently producing and stocking Silcryn in the four-hole Midwest handpiece tubing and as a scaler jacket. Also available as custom runs are Euro-style handpiece jackets, vacuum hose, and syringe tubing.
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