A sandblaster introduces a precisely graded microabrasive powder into a controlled stream of compressed gas through an abrasive-resistant pathway and out a manually or automatically positioned miniature nozzle. Pad Print Machinery of Vermont Inc. The cup slides over the image, exposing the ink to the pad, which then picks up the image to complete the cycle. The Kwikbreathe Header System permits maximum airflow through the bags' uncoated Tyvek headers, allowing for efficient gas sterilization. The bags are also compatible with radiation sterilization.
Larger bags have a window that is designed to eliminate product pressure on opening seals.
Bags open easily with a smooth, fiber-free peel. The company's standard header bag program offers price breaks based on the total dollar amount of an order rather than the quantity purchased per size. Samples are available. Also available is foam that is made from starch, is biodegradable, and dissolves in water. The device is especially suitable for sealing medical devices in pouches.