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Medical Manufacturing & Laboratory Technicians: The Particulate Dilemma

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.

Como Seleccionar la Navaja Correcta

(English version of this article available here)

Hay una gran variedad de navajas en el Mercado y entendemos que estas opciones pueden ser abrumadoras. Es para nosotros un gusto seleccionar el producto de acuerdo a sus necesidades por teléfono y enseguida le proporcionamos una referencia para que usted mismo seleccione la navaja que necesita.

Comencemos con lo básico:

Si necesitas seleccionar algo básico, te sugerimos iniciar con la navaja multiusos 94-0186 Premium Razor blade. Una navaja de acero con recubrimiento de aluminio, esta navaja es una de las más vendidas por su precio y calidad. Algunas de las Compañías que usan esta navaja son compañías de manufactura, negocios para polarizar ventanas, compañías de limpieza.

Para clientes que están a gusto con la navaja básica pero buscan algo con más filo, le recomendamos nuestro producto con filo extra que es el 94-307 hecho con acero al carbón, fabricado a través de dos procesos de rectificación para hacerla más filosa. Los clientes regularmente empiezan con nuestra navaja premium y cambian a esta navaja cuando necesitan un extra. Extra aguda, doble filo esto aplica para estas navajas.

Cortes ultra finos:

Algunos clientes encuentran como la mejor opción las navajas de acero inoxidable para su negocio. El acero inoxidable es uno de los metales más maleables que el acero al carbón. Lo que esto significa para usted es un primer corte aún más exacto, y un proceso un poco más rápido que con el acero al carbón. Nuestras navajas de acero inoxidable vienen con recubrimiento para reducir la fricción o sin recubrimiento para usos en donde el aceite podría ser un problema, como cuando se corta papel. El acero inoxidable no es la mejor opción para todos, cuando su trabajo requiere de cortes muy precisos incluso una hoja de acero al carbón con filo extra no será suficiente, pruebe nuestras dos opciones de acero.


Trabajos pesados

Algunas veces los clientes necesitan uno de los dos tipos de navajas de uso pesado. Ya sea la de trabajo pesado hecha de acero inoxidable o la navaja súper delgada de .012"de grosor o la estándar de .009 de grosor. Los Clientes seleccionan la de recubierta de acero inoxidable cuando notan que la de recubrimiento de aluminio se dobla con el uso. Seleccionan también la de .012” de grosor cuando necesitan una navaja delgada para cortar o necesitan que sea la medida de una herramienta o de una máquina.


Opciones Economicas

Todas nuestras navajas de acero al carbón son suavizadas y afiladas, hechas con el tipo de acero al carbón 1095. Recientemente añadimos una línea económica de navajas hechas con el tipo de acero 1074 para trabajos en los que la calidad de la navaja no es prioridad. Si el precio es prioridad puede considerar esta línea económica. Ofrecemos diferentes navajas económicas para cubrir diferentes usos y negocios.

Casos especiales y Ambientes Esterilizados:

Algunos Clientes necesitan navajas certificadas para usarse en ambientes esterilizados. The Razor Blade Company le ofrece diferentes navajas con estos requerimientos y certificadas por ISO 14611-1 Estándares Clase 3 al 8. Estas navajas se ofrecen en paquetes de 10 dispensadores de navajas para eliminar las fibras que producen cuando están empacadas en el cartón. También ofrecemos empaques tipo dispensador de botón de presión. Este tipo de navajas son usados en ambientes esterilizados y son de uso común para cortar catéter.

 Nuestro personal especializado le brindará la ayuda necesaria. Por favor llamenos por cualquier pregunta que tenga con su orden.

Quick Facts: Blade Types Explained

2-Facet: A good balance of sharpness and durability. Primarily for scraping and basic cutting.

3-Facet: Precision ground third angle increases sharpness. Used for thin or delicate material.

Stainless Steel: Best for precise applications where corrosion can be an issue, such as cleanroom environments. Provides precise initial cut.

Carbon Steel: Durable for tougher and harder material. Best for scraping applications.

Plastic Blade: Best for applications where safety, scratches, pitting, and rust are a concern. Blades come in a variety of tensile strengths, have a longer lasting edge, low moisture and chemical absorption, a low friction coefficient, and a longer shelf life. Perfect for glass, plastics, chrome, marble, and painted surfaces.  

Coated Blade: Improves lubricity through cutting process for cleanest cuts.

Uncoated Blade: No additional coating. In many cases coatings are not needed for application, and the blade tends to be less expensive than coated blades.

Degreased Blade: A cleaning process developed to reduce oil and particulates from manufacturing process to create the cleanest blade available. Reduces foreign material transfer. Developed with specific cleanroom applications in mind.

Heavy Duty Blade: A .012" thick blade is considered heavy duty. With a thicker steel edge the blade can withstand super tough jobs whre regular duty blades will break.

Backing or Spine: Steel backing will create a stiff blade. Aluminum backing allows for blade flexibility. Stainless steel is best for environments where corrosion is a concern.

Still not sure what you need to get the job done? Contact Us and our friendly blade experts will be happy to help!

Cleanroom Blade Solutions

 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.

The foundation of the quality can be found within the design of the blades and accessories we source. This means blades are designed with steady edges and grinds, free of dips and pullouts. Blades are available in a 3-Facet edge for the most precise and sharpest cut or a 2-Facet edge for maximum durability and a balance of sharpness and life. Accessories like well-designed dispensers help streamline the production process while providing safety for technicians, greatly reducing time and hand injuries.  
Cleanroom blades fit a variety of industrial and medical applications such as: clean bag processing, cutting of catheter, heat shrink or pebax tubing and cleaning the UV light wand. In an ever-developing industry you need a partner who will innovate so you don’t have to. That is why the Razor Blade Company continues to partner with industry leaders keeping our customers at the cutting edge of blade technology.
 
Reloadable Cleanroom-ready Pop-up Blade Dispenser Launches!

The Razor Blade Co. is pleased to announce the launch of the newest workstation product on the market - the GEM RUNNER™ Reloadable Safety Single-Edge Blade Dispenser, a one of a kind tool that streamlines cutting operations at the touch of a button. And it’s the only reloadable pop-up blade dispenser available today!

 

 

 

 

The GEM RUNNER™ is purpose-built to increase line productivity without compromising safety. But, the benefits don’t stop there. This new design efficiently minimizes waste with a reloadable dispenser that does not need to be thrown out after the blades run out. Simply, slide the empty cartridge out, and the full cartridge slides right in. Furthermore, there are now a total of 9 blade options available for the reloadable dispenser giving our customers a wider range of cleanroom-ready cutting options.   

Call 310-452-1034 or email [email protected] to inquire today!

 

 

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How to Choose the Right Single Edge Razor Blade

There are many single edge razor blades out there and we understand that the options can be overwhelming.  We are always happy to walk through your specific usage needs with you on the phone, but here is also a quick do-it-yourself guide to choosing the right single edge razor blade for your business.



Start with the Basics:
If you are starting out fresh and need to choose a basic, popular, do-it-all razor blade we suggest starting with our 94-0186 Premium Razor Blade.  A carbon Steel blade with an aluminum backing, this blade is consistently our top selling single edge razor for its value price and uncompromising high quality.  Companies that chose this blade include manufacturing facilities, tint shops, wallpapering, janitorial, etc.

Double your Sharpness:
For customers who like our basic blade but want an even sharper cut, we recommend stepping up to our extra keen razor blade.  Our 94-307 is still made with carbon steel, but sent through the honing process twice for an even sharper blade.  Customers will often start with our basic Premium Razor and then swap over to this blade when they find they need that extra push.  Extra keen, double honed, and extra sharp all mean the same thing for our blades.


Ultra Fine Cuts:

Some of our customers find that Stainless Steel blades are the best option for their business.  Stainless Steel is a more malleable metal than carbon steel.  What this means for you is an even sharper first cut, but a slightly quicker dulling process than with carbon steel.  Our stainless steel blades come coated for reduced friction, or uncoated in uses where extra grease would be a problem, such as paper cutting.  Stainless Steel is not the right option for everyone, but when your work calls for super precise cuts such that even an extra sharp carbon steel blade won't suffice, try our two stainless options!

Heavy Duty Jobs:
Sometimes customers require one of two types of extra duty razor blades.  Either a heavy duty backing made of stainless steel or an extra thick razor blade .012" thick instead of the standard .09" thick.  Customers choose the stainless steel backed razor blades when they find that the traditional aluminum backed blades are bending in use.  Customers opt for .012" thick razor blades when they need a thicker blade for cutting, or need it to fit in a tool or machine for that size blade.


Economy Options:

All of our carbon steel razor blades are stropped and honed and made of 1095 class Carbon Steel.  These processes add to the quality, but also the cost of our razor blades.  Recently, we have added a line of less expensive razor blades made with 1074 steel and unstropped, for budget jobs where blade quality is not the number one factor.  If the price is your main deciding factor, con
sider some of the different economy blades we sell.  We offer several different economy blades in order to cover different uses and different businesses.


Special Circumstances and Clean Room Blades:
Some customers require blades certified for clean rooms with various requirements.  We proudly offer several cleanroom blades suitable for different cleanroom environments certified for ISO 14611-1 Standards Class 3 through 8.  These blades offer features such as 10 pack dispensers of blades in order to eliminate the fibers present from the traditional cardboard wrapping around blades.  We also offer a pop-up dispenser that allows a single-handed approach to grabbing a new blade from a secure dispenser.  These types of blades are used in various sterile environments and are popular among customers using blades for catheter cutting.