Company insight
Helping push the limits of what’s possible
Alpha Wire has developed products designed to offer superior performance and reliability across demanding applications. From the harsh environment of a factory floor to advanced medical device cabling, Alpha Wire solutions can meet and exceed an application’s requirements.
lpha Wire’s cable solutions combine accurate diagnostics with complete cleanability, ease of use, space savings and impressive reliability – helping push the boundaries of what’s possible with medical device design. In no other industry are cables as critical as in the medical field: their performance can save lives. Along with the medical devices and equipment they support, cables must perform despite pressures of 24/7 medical use, including constant handling and sterilisation. They need to keep up with hospitals and clinics that move quickly, transferring data and power at fast speeds to help clinicians make lightning fast decisions. Cables in these environments need to be designed to face incredible rigor while also supporting ergonomics, safety and comfort. Within this growing market, Alpha
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Wire supports four key areas: imaging and diagnostics devices, patient monitoring devices, surgical and life support devices, and generic devices/universal devices.
working with small conductors over 40 AWG, which allows for complex packaging to simplify the installation and reduces the overall envelop size of the equipment,” says Julian Del Campo, product line manager at Alpha Wire. Because imaging and diagnostics applications don’t always require large amounts of cable, Alpha Wire can supply small runs so customers get exactly what they need—without having to deal with storing or disposing of extra cable.
Patient monitoring devices Whether measuring heart activity or monitoring oxygen levels, point-of-care devices like pulse oximeters, EKG devices and endoscopes help connect clinicians to patients. Because this equipment is often moved and repositioned, the right combination of cable flexibility and strength is key to making sure components transmit vital information without interruption – and ensuring a long lifespan despite frequent use.
“One of Alpha’s unique capabilities is working with small conductors over 40 AWG, which allows for complex packaging to simplify the installation and reduces the overall envelop size of the equipment.”
Julian Del Campo, Alpha Wire
Imaging and diagnostics devices Alpha Wire manufactures highly reliable cabling designed to resist RFI and EMI interference that could negatively impact diagnostic information.
When replacement is necessary, the company’s cables are fast and easy to deploy. It ensures consistent performance, requires fewer connections to maintain and reduces costs by combining multiple performance characteristics into one cable. “One of Alpha’s unique capabilities is
Alpha Wire offers custom cable options that reduce assembly and gauge size to maximise miniaturisation and reduce space requirements. “The main pain points the custom cable options resolve is giving the end user exactly what they need. Instead of having to settle for something off the shelf that may work but not really satisfy their entire requirement,” says Gregg McAfee, OEM solution consultant at Alpha Wire. These advances also make cables lighter in weight, reducing wear and tear
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on devices, and making them more comfortable and ergonomic when used by clinicians or when they encounter patients. Resilient compounds give Alpha
Wire cables the ability to stand up to repeated sterilisation and harsh chemicals, maintaining a long life that reduces total cost of ownership.
Surgical and life support devices In the wake of the evolution towards device miniaturisation and portability, surgical and life support equipment is becoming smaller, less invasive, and more portable to make greater medical impact. From respirators and defibrillators to surgical robots, cables need to be able to transmit data, signal, and power – without interfering with surgical procedures. Lightweight solutions offer better ergonomics for handheld tools, reduce space requirements for installation and make devices less cumbersome to use.
Generic devices/universal devices Universal medical devices found in almost every healthcare setting – from electric wheelchairs and surgical lights to exam tables and patient beds – rely on precision in movement to keep patients comfortable and clinicians connected. Alpha Wire specialises in designing biocompatible cables that can support this type of movement while resisting chemicals and temperature extremes. This lets hospitals and clinics focus on patient care instead of worrying about downtime or equipment failure/ disconnection during a vital procedure. Alpha Wire is helping to strengthen the industry through consistent and high-quality cables, and the company’s plant is certified to ISO 13485 – quality management systems for medical devices. ●
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