Infusion and Insulin Pumps Your Advantage Spotlight on Surgical Hand Tools
SPOTLIGHT ON A medical precision hand tool manufacturer chose to use a
Pumps deliver drugs, food or local anesthetics to patients requiring Long-lasting efficient pumps with minimum service
INNOVATION 12.7mm (0.5 in.) Portescap brushless DC motor in their
intensive care. Such pumps that aid or support life need high requirements
surgical ear, nose and throat hand tool, known as a
Medical Solutions
performance and highly efficient, reliable motors.
Higher power density and higher efficiency reliable microdebrider device, because of the motor's unique capability
Spotlight on Infusion Pumps
Portescap's range of miniature motors meet these requirements motors to enhance the surgeon's comfort by reducing the hand tool
based on performance, cost, reliability and the mode of power size, weight, vibration and external temperature
Smaller frame sizes with optimum electrical resistance
supply (battery versus wall outlet). When developing IV based infusion pumps, success depends
Longer motor life, with battery powered power supply on accurate dosing and sustaining dosing rates over a long
Portescap's Coreless Brush DC motors offer significant advantages
period. Portescap brush DC motor technologies deliver class-
over their brush counterparts for critical care pump applications Higher torque with minimized noise leading performance across a range of medical device Spotlight on Medical Pumps
where the benefits range from improved efficiency to higher power
applications, including pumps used in fluid medication and
density in a smaller frame size. A medical pump manufacturer had an application that needed
critical care nutrition. The self-supporting ironless coil
to operate smoothly, without resonance, over the entire speed
Portescap's hybrid stepper motors are ideally suited for medical technology from Portescap makes these motors lightweight
range (1 to 1,000 RPM). A hybrid stepper running rough would
pump applications such as syringe and peristaltic pumps where with low inertia which are ideally suited for high efficiency
cause the incorrect amount of medicine to be dispensed. Many
micro stepping is required. The advanced hybrid stepper design pump applications. Portescap brush DC motors also offer
hybrids were tested, but the h3 stepper provided smooth
with improved magnetics and aluminum housing from Portescap minimal noise and lower joule heating, creating sustainable
operation over the entire speed range, a minimal resonance
not only optimizes pump noise associated with motors but also performance over the life of your project. An unparalleled
band and high output torque. Now the medicine dispensing
gives higher torques for fluid dispensing at a particular microstep. speed-to-torque performance provides high energy efficiency
speed can be varied as designed, without need to compensate
and superior space utilization. This allows for accurate dose
Portescap's slotless brushless motors are well suited for insulin for motor roughness.
delivery to patients and a faster recovery.
pumps that need extended life with minimum service requirements.
The electronic commutation of such motors coupled with leading
edge self supporting coils makes them ideally suited for low
weight, high efficiency longer life insulin pumps.
Innovation is in our DNA. Innovation is the lifeblood that keeps us moving and improving at Portescap. Our commitment to
innovation focuses on the issues that mean the most to you and your customers. This is true whether we're raising the bar in
Ventilators and Respirators Your Advantage autoclavability in medical and dental devices, maximizing power density for extended battery life in industrial hand tools, or
dramatically increasing torque output while reducing motor size to enable miniaturization.
Enhanced patient comfort
From facilitating sleep therapy to surgical helmets and positive
Our research and development teams in North America, Europe and Asia are equipped to create high-quality precision motion
pressure systems, Portescap's Brushless slotted and slotless Surgeons can conduct surgeries in a protective
solutions in virtually any configuration, environment or envelope. Through our integrated global network, we offer customers 80 years
motors power leading respirator and ventilator brands used in environment for extend time
of experience in the industry.
home care and long term care breathing therapy.
Higher speed, efficiency and smooth quiet operation
One of our newest innovations in Brushless flat motors, nuvoDisc, Our understanding of your business needs and time-to-market continuously propels Portescap's enterprise-wide collaboration to help
offers speed, efficiency and smooth quiet operation for sleep Extended motor life due to less joule heating and you get the right products to market faster. Tapping low cost resources throughout the supply chain, we offer you the dual benefit of a
therapy based on pressure relief technology. Our slotless motor superior brush commutation competitive price with the most meticulous quality standards.
offers the lowest inertia which allows near instantaneous airflow
pressure change and enhances patient comfort.
Improved comfort facilitates use over extended time Portescap supports global manufacturing and product availability through its network of sales support, engineering and manufacturing
Motion Solutions That Move Life Forward.TM
periods locations around the world. Our global design centers offer the resources and capabilities to ensure close collaboration on product
Positive pressure airflow systems for chemical and biological designs and prototypes with our customers, to bring those designs to life and provide just-in-time delivery to customer locations
fluids protection use patented Portescap technology which around the world. It all adds up to helping our customers develop a competitive advantage through better designs, cost savings and
Your unique miniature motion applications call for revolutionary Portescap solutions. Leveraging over 70 years
provides extended life benefits. Surgical helmets also use product availability. We are equally committed to meeting needs of the end users of our products. of experience in precision micro motor technology, we put your ideas into motion. Whatever your next design
Portescap's high performance Brush DC motors so that surgeons challenge, Portescap can deliver the right power in small places.
can conduct surgeries in a protective environment for extended
time periods. Portescap's Motion Solutions Move Life Forward in critical applications, empowering customer-partners and
enhancing the lives of end users. Building on an unrivaled tradition of innovation and manufacturing excellence,
www.portescap.com we help construct the future your business seeks.
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Motion Solutions for Medical Technologies Customization on call Our motors power surgical hand tools, Analytical and Scanning Equipment Your Advantage
infusion pumps and analytical instruments. Faster turnaround of diagnostic results to medical
Portescap's long track record of creating unique solutions From sample draw on assays to rapid molecular scanning in
Complete assemblies can include encoders,
Portescap is a leader in miniature motion solutions for medical
spans a wide range of industries and applications. Some liquids and gases, Portescap's coreless Brush DC motor professionals and patients
technologies. Our success stems from the highly collaborative
environment we create between customers and our Sales and recent examples include customization of a brushless DC gear gearheads, customized shafts and modified technologies deliver class-leading performance across a range
Higher energy efficiency and superior space utilization
motor assembly for an articulating surgical hand tool, a Brush of medical device applications.
Application Engineering teams. There's nothing we like better
DC Coreless motor retrofitted with gearbox and encoder for a
design configurations to reduce assembly With minimal noise and lower joule heating, Portescap's Brush
than putting brand new ideas in motion. Faster acceleration to required speed and increased output
leading edge infusion pump and a custom stepper motor costs while providing a power-matched DC motors offer sustainable performance over the life of your efficiency
product, and unparalleled speed-to-torque performance means
By providing extraordinary access to our Engineering team assembly for syringe pumps.
component. faster turnaround of diagnostic results to medical professionals Limited maintenance or wear and simplicity of integration
during the prototyping phase, we're able to collaborate as true
partners in the process, and be responsive to often changing We can enhance most of our standard products to meet and patients. In addition, a shorter mechanical time constant
needs. This approach also allows us to take a more active role specific needs including mounting modifications, performance facilitates faster acceleration to required speed, increasing
in the achievements of our customers. specifications, ambient operating conditions, or other output efficiency in all medical device applications.
operating installation requirements. Whether your design has
Portescap increases performance in analyzers with Brushed specific performance characteristics, size constraints, or Portescap steppers have limited maintenance or wear,
DC coreless motors, enhances the human-to-machine operates in a special environment, Portescap can provide the simplicity of integration, and part reduction versus standard
interface in hand tools with Brushless DC motors, and offers a exact solution. rotary systems and are great solution to satisfy analyzer
range of steppers, from permanent magnet to hybrid motors to application needs.
linear actuators, to satisfy analyzer application needs. Customization options include:
@ Special enclosures or sealants for clean room, high Our motors excel in analytical equipment, scanning devices,
Portescap takes pride in delivering flexible solutions for humidity, or dusty and dirty environments. diagnostic analyzers, dental imaging and pipettes.
numerous medical applications. Our miniature motion @ Frameless designs to reduce product weight, size and costs
solutions offer power, performance, reliability, customization @ Customized speed, torque, and duty cycle performance
@ Special coils and windings
and Portescap provides engineering expertise demanded by @ Special markings such as CE or listings such as U.L.(R) or
today's top medical equipment manufacturers and end users. CSA
Medical Applications Powered Surgical and Dental Instruments
Your Advantage
Analytical & Scanning Equipment We are the leading supplier of autoclavable Brushless DC
Analyzers & scanners Reduced operating time and surgeon fatigue
motors for powered surgical instruments - life tested by our
Dental Imaging
Pipettes customers to withstand in excess of 1,000 autoclave cycles. Smaller, lighter, more robust hand pieces
These Brushless motors from Portescap are offered in two
Powered Instruments & Hand tools variants: slotted and slotless and aid in reducing size, weight Convenient hand tools without complex and heavy cooling
Dental instruments and heat generation, thus facilitating a convenient hand tool for mechanisms
Rapid Prototyping Inoculation guns surgeons without the need for complex and heavy cooling
High speed surgical instruments mechanisms. They offer the greatest speed potential and
Portescap takes rapid prototyping to a more inspired, Large and small bone surgical instruments torque density available, allowing manufacturers create
interactive level. As your design cycles get tighter, Portescap smaller, lighter, more robust hand pieces that reduce required
Pumps
will keep you on schedule with some of the fastest turnaround Infusion & volumetric pumps operating time and surgeon fatigue.
times in the industry - often as short as two weeks. With Peristaltic & syringe pumps
development teams and prototyping facilities in key locations Our motors are found in the industry's leading drills, saws,
throughout the world, Portescap can solve the most complex Other shavers, screwdrivers, and dental instruments serving
miniature motion challenges quickly, accurately and cost- Respirators & ventilators orthopedic, cranio-maxillo-facial, ENT, otolaryngological,
Optical scanners spinal and neurological surgical applications, as well as
effectively. At Portescap, you talk, we listen. Then, we build
Pharmacy dispensing machines general dental and endodontics applications
what you need to succeed. Hospital beds
X-ray machinery
Optics equipment
Dialysis applications
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