Solvay’s Radel® PPSU Outperforms Competitive Thermoplastics, Enables ELITechGroup to Upgrade Two Slide Stainer Carousels

Published Mar 24, 2015

ALPHARETTA, Ga., March 24, 2015 – ELITechGroup Biomedical Systems, a leading global manufacturer and distributor of in vitro diagnostic equipment and reagents, chose Solvay Specialty Polymers’ transparent Radel® polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) resin to injection mold two redesigned carousels for its industry-leading Aerospray® slide stainer systems used for hematology and microbiology applications. Radel® PPSU delivered superior chemical resistance, exceptional toughness, the ability to withstand repeated steam sterilization and greatly expanded design options vs. competitive materials due to its compatibility with ultrasonic welding.