HOME PRODUCTS KNOWLEDGE BASE PRICING / BUYING ABOUT CONTACT Model RC Home / General Purpose, Low Force / Model RC Low Cost Variety of Actuation Types Simple, no electronics Models RCC, RCD, RCJ The Blockwise type RC radial compression stations are simple, low-cost crimpers with no electronics, suitable for a wide variety of applications in medical device manufacturing, R&D labs, and catheter labs. The RC is designed with low-cost fabrication as the primary goal, these are a bit less accurate and less powerful than the more expensive Blockwise mechanisms. All type RC compression stations have 10 dies made from POM acetal copolymer. The design is type of Zero-G™ mechanism, with essentially zero die-to-die gap. RC compressions stations are commonly used to “size” balloon-expandable stents – to permanently reduce a stent’s diameter, for example to make it fit snugly over a balloon. These machines are not strong enough to do the high-force part of a stent crimping process – i.e. to attach stents to balloons. Required Installation Connections – Model RC Description Physical Specs Functional Specs Compressed Air Actuates the Compression Mechanism (see Knowledge Base: Compressed Air & High Pressure Gas Connections) Instant Tube Fitting Accepts ¼-inch OD Plastic Tube 6.9 to 8.3 bar (100 to 120 psi) Model RCC – Hand Actuation Push down on the handle to reduce the diameter. Springs open when released. Simple closed-stop adjusting screw. Diameter Length Max Radial Force Die Material 0 – 26 mm 38 mm 425 N POM Acetal Copolymer Model RCD – Air Cylinder Mounted Air actuated, customer supplies the compressed air controls. For example, pressure regulator, gauge, control valve, and speed-limiting orifices to control the compressed air. Simple closed-stop adjusting screw. Diameter Length Max Radial Force Die Material 0 – 26 mm 38 mm 425 N POM Acetal Copolymer Model RCJ – Air Actuation with Controls Air actuated, includes open/close toggle valve, pressure regulator, and gauge. Simple closed-stop adjusting screw. Diameter Length Max Radial Force Die Material 0 – 26 mm 38 mm 425 N POM Acetal Copolymer Blockwise Engineering LLC is an Arizona company, formed in the year 2000. Blockwise equipment is profitably making medical devices at over 400 companies worldwide Company About Us Agents and Distributors Pricing / Buying Contact Us 425 S. 48th Street, #108, Tempe, Arizona 85281, USA Email: sales@blockwise.com Phone: +1-602-954-7703 Fax: +1-602-667-6566 2020 © All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service