Steiger Galvanotechnique SA – A company of the group Estoppey-Reber
Surface treatments from Steiger Galvanotechnique SA for medical applications are applied to titanium, stainless steel, and aluminium parts. Titanium and stainless steel materials are mainly used for implants and aluminium is used for instruments and apparatus components. Titanium can be anodised by three different processes: the colour anodisation (Biocoat®), the alkaline anodisation (Biodize®), as well as the glow discharge anodisation (Biocer®). Further surface treatments for Titanium and stainless steel are electropolishing (Biobright®) and passivation. For medical instruments in stainless steel or brass, the special chromium layer Medicrom has qualified for temporary contact with internal organs. Different aluminium anodisations are well suited for the treatment of instruments: the colour anodisation, the hard anodisation, and the Ematal which is suitable for contact with blood. For applications where an antiseizing coating is required, the Ni-PTFE is a well-adapted solution.
Steiger Galvanotechnique SA offers a full package of services including not only the surface treatment but also the following steps: laser marking, final cleaning, packaging in clean room, and transport. Steiger Galvanotechnique SA has an office in the euro zone to simplify logistics and customs clearance formalities for customers outside Switzerland. The company is very innovative in the development of new surface treatments and can offer solutions for bioactive and biofunctionalised surfaces on implants. Spectracoat is the latest development of Steiger Galvanotechnique which consists of a colored, wear resistant coating, applicable on titanium, stainless steel, copper alloys, as well as on ceramics and plastics. The coating is appropriate for skin contact and is biocompatible and implantable. Spectracoat is suitable for medical applications as well as for jewerly and watches.
Steiger Galvanotechnique SA is certified as conforming to ISO 13485, 2003; ISO 14001, 2004; ISO 9001, 2000.
Steiger Galvanotechnique SA, Atelier Galvanotechnique, Route de Pra de Plan 18, CH-1618 Châtel-St-Denis
- www.steiger.ch
