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CBD: What You Need to Know
You may have noticed that CBD (cannabidiol) is becoming more prevalent – the non-active chemical of the hemp plant that is now used for a …
Wearable Technology Trends – 2022
Wearable medical technology – a growing market seeing large investment and consumer interest. For the past few years, wearable technology has been a market and …
CBD: An exciting breakthrough in wound care
Wound care is an expensive and time-consuming area of primary healthcare. In 2012/13, the NHS treated 2.2 million wounds at a cost of £4.5 billion …
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO TUBE FILLING IN MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURING
Explore all you need to know about tube filling: types of machines & fluid-based medical devices, uses, benefits & more.
Medical Adhesives – Silicone vs Acrylic
Chances are, if someone walks into a pharmacy looking for a skin-friendly medical dressing, they are unlikely to discern the difference between silicone and acrylic. …
Five Ways Automation Boosts Medical Device Company’s Profit
Employees are integral to your business’s success. That may sound obvious, but often, employers overlook this one key facet of running a company that can …
PolarSeal – Then and Now
Reflection is a key aspect of any business’s success. While the past may be something that some don’t care to dwell on, for us, the …
Design & Innovation Manager Piers Lambert Joins PolarSeal
Putting people first is important to us, especially as a leading medical device manufacturer. We are always looking to continuously grow as a company and …
Shaun Knights Joins PolarSeal’s Quality Division
As a leading medical device manufacturer, it is important for us to put our people first at PolarSeal. We provide the training and support to …
Working For PolarSeal
As a leading medical device manufacturer, it is important for us to put our people first at PolarSeal. We provide the training and support to …
Changing for the Planet: A Converters Approach to Sustainability
We simply put one foot in front of the other, making the facile assumption that that’s ‘good enough’. We’re making progress, right? Confronting the future …
Tube Filling Fills a Hole in the Medical Manufacturing Market
On a daily basis, the medical community has to deal with liquids or wet biomedical products. From tubes of antiseptic to silicone gel adhesives, the …
Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
Why pressure sensitive adhesives are integral to making sure all kinds of skin are cared for with wound care product manufacturers. No two people’s skin …
WHAT IS MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURING?
Learn about medical device manufacturing, how it works, types of medical devices & design considerations. Read more!
The Ups and Downs of the Medical Device Market in 2022
As one year comes to a close and another one dawns, there is a very human impulse to both look back at the past twelve …
Rapid Medical Device Prototyping and Operational Efficiencies
The machines used in manufacturing can sometimes feel like a microcosm of the entire industry. Machines are efficient and productive, but only work properly when …
Uncompromising Quality in Medical Device Manufacturing
From manufacturing to legal practices to schools to book publishers, everyone publicises the quality of their products or services. But what is the concept of …
What is CBD and Why is it Trending in Healthcare?
Even before the last two years of COVID-19 honing our focus on healthcare products, there was a popular fascination with ‘alternative’ medicine and wound healing …
Meet Andrada, our Quality Inspector
What do you do at PolarSeal? I’m one of the Quality Inspectors. My responsibilities include inspecting the product multiple times a day across batch runs …
Meet Anna, our Adminstrations Manager
What do you do at PolarSeal? I am the Administrations Manager. My focus is to improve processes and stream-line them to be as efficient as …
Meet Arran, One of Our Web Processing Engineers
What do you do at PolarSeal? I’m a Web Processing Engineer here at PolarSeal and am responsible for running one of our machines which makes …
Outsourced Operations and the Future of Healthcare
PolarSeal offers outsourced operations: they have the ability to bring machinery in-house, they then set it up in one of their production areas or a …
Why Manuka is the Perfect Active Ingredient for Healing Wounds
Having a high regard for science comes with the territory in medical manufacturing. We tend to make our decisions based on the data we can …
Ultimate Guide to Surgical Films: Types, Uses, Benefits & more!
Surgical films are versatile and used for a wide range of functions in the healthcare industry. Medical professionals use adhesive films for surgical procedures, post-op recovery …
The Importance of Medical Tape Converting
The phrase ‘tape converting’ is thrown around a lot in the medical industry –but what does it really mean? Let us help you break …
A More Sustainable Future for Contract Medical Manufacturing
For a long time, the antithesis for perceived economic progress in the world has been the idea of going ‘green’. However – taking a principled …
What To Include In Your Onboarding CMO Checklist
If you’ve read through our previous blogs, you’ll have had a comprehensive guide on what to look for when onboarding a CMO: the skills, services, …
Medical Manufacturing Timelines: What Should You Expect?
You’ve made the big decision to onboard a Contract Medical Manufacture and Tape Converter – what does life look like now? Well, it’s safe to …
Which Applications Are Available Within Medical Manufacturing?
How do you make the best use of the medical applications available to you for medical manufacture and how can these services be applied? What …
Which Medical Manufacturing Services Are Right For You?
What services can you expect your medical manufacturer to provide? Some only provide 1 or 2 services, whilst more successful manufacturers will…
The Difference Between Local vs Global Medical Manufacturing Partners
The debate continues to rage in production and manufacturing circles over whether a local partner or a global partner is better for your business, with …
The Difference Between Advanced Wound Care Dressings and Consumer Healthcare
A popular allusion when trying to get a point across is saying that the given solution would be akin to trying to treat a broken …
How to Vet Your Medical Manufacturer
The next chapter in our mini blog series prepares you on how to vet your Manufacturer. Which areas should you check and ensure you are happy with before moving forwards? Click to read more!
The Future of Medical Manufacturing
What does the future of medical manufacturing look like? For that context, ask yourself what the perfect employee looks like – specifically from the perspective of …
The Impact of Woundcare Development in 2021
The global woundcare market is currently valued at USD 19.83 Billion in 2020 and is expected to grow by 4.1% from 2021 to 2028. The report states …
A Brief History of Medical Manufacturing
Before you begin your journey to finding your perfect manufacturing partner, it can be helpful to know the collective history they all share. Medical manufacturing, …
The Simple Solution to Keep Shipping Costs Down
The time to be footing the bill on international shipping could not be worse – but don’t take our word for it. Multiple sources have …
Choosing a wound care manufacturer
Identifying the right medical manufacturing partner to fulfil your wound care needs requires confidence and knowledge in their ability. How do you go about selecting …
CONTINUED OPERATIONS DURING A PANDEMIC
Maintaining operations for a business requires relentless adherence to company procedures in order to be effective and efficient. However, unforeseen situational and environmental changes can …
Your Single Solution for Medical Device Contract Manufacturing
It can be an arduous process, creating something from scratch. So: your business has an innovative new idea for a medical device – where do …
Is Coronavirus impacting the supply of your wound care products?
The output of the Chinese manufacturing sector cannot be understated. China’s output in manufacturing and global supply chains counts for one-quarter of the global total …
Selecting the Optimal Adhesive for your Health Sensor
When we think about our skin, we tend to forget one pretty central fact: it’s not simply the outside of our body… it’s an organ …
PolarSeal and Wearable Health
Picture it: a professional rugby player who is just coming back from a potentially career-ending injury is being treated by his team’s physiotherapists. His leg …
The Impact of New Product Development on Ostomates
The ostomy components market is due to reach over $3.4 billion this year due to the increasing prevalence of illnesses such as bowel disease and …
How A Single Supplier Relationship Benefits Your Business
An overview of the key benefits to using a single supplier for your ostomy bag component manufacture.
Introduction to Medical Device CE Marking
An introduction to medical device CE Marking and how PolarSeal can help clients propel new product developments to market.
Wearable Medical Device Forecast 2017-2022
Wearable Medical Devices are helping to define fitness optimization for users. As well as health professionals by collecting data which is further transferred from wearables …
PolarSeal: The Diverse Manufacturers Leading the Field
“We take a lot of pride in being the engineer’s dream”. Says John Rich, senior director of PolarSeal. The company, whose name is derived from …
NVQ Success for PolarSeal Production Staff
Flexible material conversion specialists PolarSeal, have recently demonstrated their commitment to helping their staff better themselves and their performance. As they Celebrate NVQ success as …
PolarSeal Announces Wearable Medical Device Solutions in the US to Change Outcomes for 88 Million People at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
PolarSeal Tapes and Conversions, a leading contract medical device manufacturer and adhesive converter, will now provide cost-effective and bespoke solutions for US’ wearable medical device …
PolarSeal supports local charity Phyllis Tuckwell
Leading flexible medical material converter and contract manufacturer, PolarSeal Tapes and Conversions Ltd have taken the steps towards contributing towards helping their local communities, by …
PolarSeal’s advanced capabilities implement cost-effective solutions in US consumer healthcare market
PolarSeal Tapes and Conversions, a leading medical material and adhesive converter, provide cost-effective solutions in the US for the consumer healthcare market using their advanced …
PolarSeal Innovates Unique Diagnostic Testing Strip Machinery in the United States
PolarSeal Tapes and Conversions, a leading flexible material and adhesive solutions provider, advance their offering to provide the manufacturing of diagnostic components in the United …
The Bright Future of PolarSeal’s Expansion Plans
The past two years have felt like a whirlwind, but the future of PolarSeal has never been brighter. COVID-19 has forced us to think outside …
PolarSeal Tapes and ‘Conversations’ webinar
11 of the biggest mistakes in medical tape conversion and how to avoid them We look forward to having you join us for our webinar …
PolarSeal Invests In Sustainable Manufacturing
PolarSeal, a contract medical manufacturer, have undergone new measures to ensure they are able to provide more sustainable manufacturing practices for their healthcare focused clients. …
POLARSEAL Invest in Mental Health & Wellbeing Services For Employees
PolarSeal recognise the importance of mental health in the workplace and as a result of this, have teamed up with a scheme provided by Bupa …
COVID-19 Statement
We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 coronavirus situation on a global basis to maintain the stability of our and our customers’ supply chains. We have acted quickly …
PolarSeal Expansion
In January 2020, we increased our manufacturing capacity with specialist capabilities and also welcomed several new staff to the PolarSeal workforce.
2019 Team Day
After a record breaking year at PolarSeal, the entire team from both sites met at Stubbers Activity centre. Everyone participated in collaborative, team challenges throughout the course of the day and it was a huge success!
Two Sites – One TEAM
To conclude a busy 2018, site swaps involving every member of PolarSeal’s staff were organised for the 11th and 12th of December. This involved the Carlton staff travelling to Farnham on the 11th and those based at Farnham visiting Carlton on the 12th. The days were focused on integration and reinforcing our oneness as a team all working with our core values at heart. A wide range of knowledge shared, one team motivated!
Market Leading Medical Device Manufacturer
With unparalleled track record as an innovative medical device manufacturer, PolarSeal Tapes and Conversions are constantly striving to continuously deliver creative and novel medical solutions. …
PolarSeal Re-Certified to the New ISO13485:2016 and ISO9001:2015 and Compliant to MDD and UK Medical Device Regulations
PolarSeal are proud to announce during our recent Audit this month undertaken by the LRQA that we have now been certified to the new standards; …
New Bespoke ERP System Specific to PolarSeal
The recent introduction of a completely New bespoke ERP system specific to PolarSeal . Aims to enhance and strengthen PolarSeal’s position as a major player within …
PolarSeal Win Highest Honour at 23rd Annual Communicator Awards
For over two decades now the ANNUAL COMMUNICATOR AWARDS have been recognised amongst international award programmes, for marketing and communications of all kinds. They …
Christmas Jumper Day 2017 at PolarSeal Tapes and Conversions
Here at PolarSeal Tapes and Conversions we decided to raise money for Save the Children in order to make a difference and support the future generation!https://www.polarseal.net/
Why?
Because Save the Children contributes to changing the world for children through innovative work on the ground. As well as campaigning for change on key issues! A worthwhile cause for PolarSeal to Support.
Neil Woodfield Takes on Project Manager Role at PolarSeal
As with any successful and growing business enterprise. Our team here at PolarSeal are constantly striving to expand our operations. To perfect the products and …
Annual Staff Day
At the end of a record growth year, the directors wanted to personally thank all of the staff together, at an off-site location halfway between our two production sites. Starting off with a full breakfast the staff were arranged into teams to proceed with the day.
Avery Dennison and Vancive Medical Technologies thank PolarSeal
Avery Dennison and Vancive Medical Technologies thank PolarSeal Tapes and Conversions Ltd for being an important part of their 80 year history. PolarSeal Tapes and …
PolarSeal Open Doors to New 4000 Square Foot Production Area within Existing Carlton Facility
PolarSeal are delighted to announce the opening of their new 4000 sq ft production area within its Carlton manufacturing site. The introduction of the new …
New controlled manufacturing environment room opens in Suffolk
We are always dedicated to continuously innovate and further our advance our current manufacturing capabilities in the medical device market. PolarSeal are pleased to …
New Cleanroom
PolarSeal Tapes and Conversions Ltd opens the doors to it’s third Class 10,000 (ISO7) Cleanroom. With the ever increasing demand for controlled environments for clean …
Patent awarded to PolarSeal
We are pleased to announce a further patent has been awarded to our company in collaboration with a customer for an advanced foam wound …
Dual Site Manufacturing Facilities
Our state-of-the-art, dual site manufacturing facilities include 3 Cleanrooms validated and maintained to ISO 7 (Class 10,000), in accordance with ISO 14644-1:1999. We are accredited …
PolarSeal Tapes and Conversions Ltd Opens Another Class 10,000 (ISO7) Cleanroom
As part of our expansion, we are pleased to announce that we have opened a further class 10,000 (ISO7) cleanroom at our new manufacturing site …
Polarseal Saxmundham – Second UK Manufacturing Site Opens
PolarSeal Tapes and Conversions Ltd has now opened it’s second UK manufacturing site. Located in Suffolk, they have acquired a 36,000 square foot unit, which …
Delivery of 9th Servo Converting Machine
PolarSeal Tapes and Conversions Ltd takes delivery of its 9th Servo driven converting machine. Designed in-house, our fully intelligent servo driven die-cutting stations deliver consistent …
High Accuracy Perforation Service
PolarSeal Tapes and Conversions Ltd is now offering a high accuracy and clean perforation service for medical, transportation, aerospace, architectural, fashion and apparel or any …
Tight Tolerance Converting
PolarSeal Tapes and Conversions Ltd is pleased to announce the delivery and commissioning of an 11 station 350mm wide converting press with multiple unwind-rewind units, …
A Bespoke Solution For A Global Medical Device Manufacturer For An Advanced Wound Care Dressing.
Introduction With the wound care market growing and predicted to continue to expand over the next few years, global medical device manufacturers contact PolarSeal to …
An Adhesive Solution For A Wearable Medical Device Patch
Introduction PolarSeal can develop and provide the adhesive tape and material needed to manufacture wearable medical devices, delivering high quality and innovative stick-to-skin solutions. We …
The challenge of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Introduction As an adhesive tape’s converter and component manufacturer, we provide solutions and with our diverse range of capabilities. We were able to help a …
Providing fixation device solutions for global medical device companies
Introduction Global medical device companies rely on PolarSeal to provide secure, flexible, and intelligent fixation of tubes with skin-friendly adhesives. As a trusted advisor, we …
Simplifying the purchase of biomedical products
the problem The bio-medical environment is complex, which has an elaborate matrix of biomedical products. For medical device companies, the purchasing process was lengthy and …
How PolarSeal Developed An Advanced Ostomy Adhesive
Introduction Global manufacturers of ostomy and continence devices rely on PolarSeal to provide a host of complex, multi-layer components used in the manufacture of their …
How PolarSeal Accelerates Client Growth
Introduction Ostomy component manufacture is no small feat. Having an in-depth understanding of the components required to improve quality of life for stoma care patients …
Negative Wound Pressure Therapy Manufacturing Challenge
Introduction As a manufacturer who specializes in the production of multi-layered negative wound pressure therapy component parts for advanced wound care devices, we felt it …
Innovating A Manufacturing Line for Increased Patient Comfort
Introduction Selecting the correct adhesives, the correct materials, impregnation of actives and the correct thickness of dressing are of vital importance when opting to increase …
Innovative Manufacturing Line for Complex Diagnostic Testing Strips
The rising demand of accurate in-home and over-the-counter diagnostic test products for a wide range of healthcare issues is driving intense innovation within this field. …
HOW TO PRECISELY MANUFACTURE CONSUMER HEALTHCARE IN HIGH VOLUMES
Introduction The Consumer Healthcare market has gone from innovative strength to strength in recent years, but never has the need for precise high-volume manufacturing been …
The COMPLETE SOLUTIONS PROVIDER FOR TUBE FILLING
Introduction As a business that specialises in medical manufacturing, we guide our customers through the entire product implementation process of fluid-based wet medical devices. Starting …
A Solution Driven Healthcare Manufacturer
Introduction As a healthcare manufacturer, we strive to provide full end-to-end solutions, optimising client output and end-user delivery. We differentiate ourselves by enabling those who …
PolarSeal delight with 100% customer satisfaction rating
The rating is testament to the outstanding work performed by the team at PolarSeal. No matter what industry your business operates within, ensuring that you …
Unrivalled solution with a natural healer – Manuka Honey
Manufacturing advanced wound care products incorporating Manuka Honey. Our client required assistance with the manufacture of an advanced wound dressing integrating a complex and demanding …
PolarSeal rapidly increases production output for innovative femcare brand
Outsourcing operations meets increased demand with optimal production rates Situation An award-winning start-up within the healthcare sector spent a decade developing their product before launching …
ORDERING
This will be dependent on materials and presentation, for instance, slit rolls from stock materials could be with you in 1-2 weeks, whilst rotary converted parts may be 6-8 weeks. In the case of new conversions, we may also need to acquire tooling which may also affect lead time.
QUALITY
- ISO 13485:2016
- MDD 93/42/EEC – being replaced by regulation 2017/745 in May 2021
- ISO 7 Cleanrooms to 14644-1
- FDA Registered and Audited
PolarSeal has the quality assurance checks in place to inspect all incoming materials, samples, and finished products. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are in place to be followed throughout the entire manufacturing process. An Acceptance Quality Limit inspection is used to assess the overall quality of a batch of goods by a statistically valid sampling method.
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