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FFS700S (PTCA) & FFS800S (PTA)
Balloon Pleating and Folding with PLC Control
MSI FFS700S/800S equipment features our proprietary Wavepleat™ technology mechanism in an easy to use R&D, desktop pilot production or manufacturing unit for processing standard PTCA or PTA catheters.
 The MSI FFS700S/800S equipment features our proprietary Wavepleat™ technology mechanism in an easy to use R&D, desktop pilot production or manufacturing unit for processing standard PTCA or PTA catheters. This is our mid-level FFS equipment. The FFS700S/800S is PLC controlled and features a digital readout improving efficiencies during manufacturing and catheter model changes.
FFS700S/ FFS800S Catalog Page
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FFS700S/FFS800S Features:
• Interchangeable WavepleatTM and fold heads.
• PLC controlled, pneumatic activation system.
• Digital encoder readout for pleat & fold head diameter
• position.
• Micrometer stops for pleat & fold head diameter control.
• Sensor activation.

Summary of Spec Data:
Power Requirements
110 or 220 VAC
Pneumatic Requirement
120 psi
Thermal
Compression Control
77°F to 212°F
(25°C to 100°C)
Balloon Pressure
0 - 110 psi
Balloon Vacuum
Up to 600 mmHg
Pleat Dwell Timers
0 - 99.9 sec
CE Certified
Yes
General Warranty
1 Year
Form/Fold/Set Base Unit Specifications:
• Pneumatic controlled base with interchangeable pleat & fold heads.
• Digital Encoder readout for pleat & fold head diameter position.
• PLC controller.
• Thermal compression control.
• Manual catheter handling and clamp system.
• Pressure regulator control from 0 - 120 psi.
• Micrometer stop for fold head compression diameter control.
• Straight vacuum/pressure Luer fitting.
• Vacuum control up to 600 mmHg.
• Interlock safety feature.
• Emergency stop.
• CE certified.
 
Programmable Parameters:
• Pleat/fold head dwell timer.
• Pleat/fold head close delay.
• Thermal head controls.
• Vacuum delay.
 
Pleat Head Specifications:
• One (1) Wavepleat™ head with customer specified pleat/segment design.
• Heater junction box with LED indicators.
 
Fold Head Specifications:
• One (1) folding mechanism with PTCA or PTA open diameter and length
• specifications.
• Ten segment heated stainless steel fold head design.
• Heater junction box with LED indicators.

Product images are representative of equipment offerings and may differ from standard equipment.
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