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A highly innovative medical device manufacturer is currently experiencing an issue with the standard (non-cleanroom approved) single edge razor blades shown below:

Upon handling the razor blades, particulate is being transferred from the blade to the operators’ gloves. See below:

Glove Prior to Handling Razor Blade

Magnified Image of Glove Prior to Handling Razor Blade

Glove after Handling Razor Blade, Metallic Particulate Present on Finger Tips

Magnified Image of Glove after Handling Razor Blade

The images shown above are after handling a single razor blade. The next images shown below are after handling several razor blades.

For the manufacturer's processes, the razor blades are used by operators who also come into contact with plastic tubing. See below:

Once the operators have the metallic particulates on their gloves, it can be transferred to the tubing.

Additionally, a razor blade was wiped using IPA and a lint free cloth. The contaminant removed is shown below:

The medical manufacturer is accustomed to seeing some degree of particulate from single edge razor blades. However, it has become much more present. To the point where they are experiencing high yield loss (>25%) on certain lots of product.

The innovative manufacturer overcame this challenge with the GEM Runner Product Line. A one of a kind system, the GEM Runner is a re-loadable safety dispenser paired with clean room grade washed and degreased single edge blades. The results proved to achieve ultra-high levels of cleanliness while reducing waste and hand injury.

 With precious little time and so many options, choosing the right blades for your cleanroom application needs a reliable solution. Keeping productivity and safety in mind the Razor Blade Company sources the sharpest industrial blades available, degreased and washed for cleanroom processes, and at the quality medical & cleanroom manufacturers demand. Our selection offers blades tested and proven for sharpness, durability, and reliable performance.

We know that our customers have many choices when it comes to purchasing razor blade, utility knives, and shaving blades – so why choose us?  The Razor Blade Co. works to fulfill 3 objectives with every order and every customer.  Excellent selection of high quality products, superior customer service, and discount prices.

If you are looking to buy our most common blade, the single edge razor blade, your options are varied.  You can choose between carbon steel and stainless steel blades, aluminum or stainless steel backings, and a variety of thicknesses.  If these choices seem overwhelming, we are happy to recommend popular blades or blades favored by people in your industry.  We are also able to send samples of almost every blade we sell.  We know that each of our customers has a specific use and requirements for their razor blades, and want you to order only the blades that work for you.  You do not need to have an open account with us in order to receive samples – just give us a call and we will create a personalized estimate and send over sample razor blades directly to you. 

In our custom estimates for your razor blade purchase, we can also work with you on pricing to give you the most competitive price quote available.  We sell to the general public as well as to other resellers of razor blades and cutting knives.  If you are interested in purchasing large quantities of razor blades for resale, give us a call and we will supply bulk discount pricing to allow you to stay competitive. 

Our selection of razors and wholesale pricing would be inefficient if not for our excellent sales and customer service team.  When you place an order online with The Razor Blade Co., you will receive an email confirmation of your product shipment within 24 hours of your order.  If your items are backordered and unavailable for immediate shipment, we will give you a call or send you an email with the specific details of your when your order will be available to ship. 

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