Medical Applications
In one way or another, we have all had the experience of being in a medical setting and have come into contact with medical machines or devices of some kind. In this critical industry, all equipment needs to be robust, highly reliable and long-lasting, so the components that go into them must be too.
Some key attributes to consider when selecting switches and other components for medical equipment are:
What is the Medical Industry?
There are an extensive range of industries and services that fall under the wider umbrella of the medical industry. Below is just a selection of areas where you may see our switches in use:
1. Diagnostic Equipment
Patient monitors, ECG machines, clinical lab equipment, x-ray equipment, ultrasound equipment. LED rocker switches are often used as power switches on machines and equipment like this, so the user can easily see when the machine is on.
2. Electro-Surgery and Critical Care
Electro-surgery machines, general operating room equipment, defibrillators, anaesthesia and ventilator machines, endoscopy equipment. Machines in critical hospital environments may use capacitive switches to make sure that they are easier to clean.
3. Home Health Care
Blood glucose and blood pressure monitors, digital thermometers, pulse oximeters.
4. Cosmetic Treatments
Laser hair/tattoo removal machines, red light therapy machines. You’re likely to see metal power switches on machines like this.
5. Healthcare Environments
Hospital beds, nurse call systems, door entry, disabled toilets, panic buttons/public security. Touchless infrared switches are best in healthcare environments to reduce the spread of bacteria.
Which products do we supply to medical industries?
Ranging in size from 8mm – 40mm panel cut out and available with or without LED illumination, in an array of material options. Power symbols or custom designs can also be added. IP rated from IP65 to IP68.
The high IP rating on these switches makes them a great option for power buttons and controls on a variety of medical machines. The LED colour and button design can be customised to suit your specific needs.
Capacitive Switches
Metal touch sensitive switches. These can be customised with full LED illumination. IP69K rated.
These switches lay flush with the surface they are mounted onto, meaning no dust and dirt will get into crevices when the button is pushed. This makes them very easy to clean, and so it is common to find them in medical settings.
Bi-colour LED illumination to show when the switch is activated. Available with or without plates. IP40 – IP68 rated.
Gaining in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic, touchless switches are useful in medical settings to avoid contact and the potential spreading of bacteria.
Select from metal or plastic, available in sizes ranging from 6mm – 30mm, with a range of shapes, LED colours and IP ratings.
LED indicator lights offer a straightforward way to convey important information, such as whether a piece of equipment is on or off.
We supply a wide range of rockers supporting different sizes, voltages and types of actuators. Configurations SPDT – 4PDT, panel mount or PCB mount, sealed IP rated options and more.
These are another popular type of power switch for medical devices, as the user can easily see if the machine is on or off.
Available in a range of shapes and sizes, with or without LED illumination. Select from momentary or latching functions.
These brightly coloured switches are commonly used as controls on medical machinery.
In conclusion
Ensuring that the medical industry runs smoothly is vital, and a key factor in this is making sure that essential equipment is working safely and efficiently. Therefore, manufacturers of medical devices and machines should be able to trust that their components work up to standard and without frequent checks and repairs.
The quality of our products is something that RJS Electronics takes great pride in. We aim to offer reliable components to meet your needs, whether that be metal switches for an ECG machine, a touchless infrared switch for a hospital door entry system, or anything else in between.
The switches listed above are just a handful of the wide range of the solutions that we offer, and our experienced sales engineers are ready to assist you in finding the perfect components to bring your medical projects to life.
Interested in our products? Speak to us today!
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