Rigid materials

Rigid Medical Packaging refers to durable, non-flexible packaging solutions used to protect medical devices and other healthcare products. It is commonly used for products requiring high protection, stability, and sterile integrity. 

Most Used Materials in Rigid Medical Packaging: 

• Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG) – Clear, tough, and easily molded for complex shapes. 

• Amorphous Polyethylene Terephthalate  (APET) –  high impact resistance, excellent vacuum formability and good mechanical properties 

• High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) – Economical, durable, and customizable 

• Polyvinyl Chloride  (PVC) – High-strength thermoplastic material 

• Polypropylene (PP) – Lightweight, chemical-resistant, and heat-tolerant. 

• Polycarbonate (PC) – Impact-resistant, transparent, and suitable for sterilization. 

• TRITAN –  a copolymer made from three monomers: dimethyl terephthalate (DMT), cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM), and 2,2,4,4-Tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol (CBDO). 

Benefits of Rigid Materials 

• Superior mechanical protection against impact or crushing. 

• Strong barrier against contaminants, ideal for sensitive devices. 

• Long shelf-life and resistant to environmental stress. 

• Suitable for complex, pre-formed shapes and compartments. 

• Rigid trays are easy to handle during aseptic presentations. 

• Often recyclable. 

 Common Applications for Rigid Packaging: 

• Surgical instruments 

• Implantable devices (e.g., pacemakers) 

• Diagnostic kits 

• Drug delivery systems 

Rigid materials for pre-formed and in-line trays.