MEDICAL APPLICATIONS

Carbon and fiberglass profiles are increasingly used in the medical field. They offer a solution here where other materials are inapplicable or less applicable. Prince Fibre works with a number of institutions and supplies them with suitable profiles.

Invisible to x-ray
A special property that carbon has is that it is invisible to X-rays. A major advantage of this is that carbon can be applied in the healing of bone fractures.
When a metal tube is used to splint the bone, the metal remains visible on X-rays, making the bone poorly or not visible.
The use of carbon ensures that the bone then also remains clearly visible through the profile and that the fracture can be viewed all around. This makes it easier to monitor the progress of healing

Application in the production of medical isotopes
Cancer treatment includes the use of PET scans that detect medical isotopes. These medical isotopes consist of radioactive substances that make cancer cells visible during the PET scan. These isotopes are compounded in small nuclear power plants. No metals can be used in these nuclear power plants. This is why metal is often replaced here with fiberglass profiles for insulation.

Medical examination
During medical research, composite offers even more advantages. This is because certain metals can cause allergic reactions, and metal is always subject to corrosion. With carbon tubes, neither of these problems occur. In addition, carbon can be applied hygienically.

Carbon and fiberglass for a wide variety of applications
Carbon and fiberglass profiles can be used in a wide variety of industries. From construction to sports and machinery to medicine. Do you now have an issue where our carbon or fiberglass profiles can provide a solution? If so, contact Prince Fibre and we will be happy to work together to see how we can help you.