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As the current Covid-19 pandemic unfolds, weaknesses in national medical equipment supply have been exposed. News media have reported disruptions to the overseas transport of essential medical equipment due to shelter-in-place policies, as well as geopolitical delays that seem unlikely to be resolved quickly. Quality is also an issue, as China has implemented more export inspections: Medical Equipment Circuit Board
All these factors will prompt the U.S. medical equipment industry to bring some of its manufacturing operations back to the United States. This will create opportunities for manufacturing and fabricating parts for ventilators/respirators, N95 masks, other PPE supplies, hospital beds, and more. The market for this type of manufacturing and finishing has already begun to grow.
One of the preferred coatings for steel or aluminum medical equipment is powder coating. This is due to its excellent hardness/durability and chemical resistance. The chemical resistance of polyester powder makes it one of the easiest paint surfaces to disinfect. According to BIMFA cleaning guidelines, polyester powder coating can resist all disinfectants recommended by the CDC, such as distilled water, bleach, hydrogen peroxide, ammonia, alcohol, phenolics, steam, and UV light: Medical Equipment Circuit Board
Some hospitals and laboratories are specifying antimicrobial coatings. These coatings contain a small amount of silver, which is safe for human contact but inhibits the growth of microorganisms. This requires a special powder used like any other polyester powder. It is also used on children’s playground equipment and food processing equipment. Powder manufacturers like PPG have product lines suitable for these applications:
Manufacturers and coating shops have immediate and future opportunities. Large medical equipment manufacturers will start new businesses in the United States. They will need modular carts, frames, furniture, electronic enclosures, and durable components to meet the needs of American healthcare facilities. Due to the disinfection-friendly nature of powder coatings, other industries may also shift towards more durable finishes.
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