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Folding & Crimping
Wave-profile folding and segmented crimping for consistent, low-profile balloons.
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Frequently asked questions
Folding, pleating and crimping balloons to a low delivery profile.
What machine folds and crimps a balloon to a low profile?
A balloon folding and crimping system. UBM’s CGT-FMP-1000 / CGT-MFMP-1000 fold, pleat and crimp balloons to a tight, consistent low delivery profile.
Is automated balloon folding better than hand folding?
Hand folding gives variable, inconsistent results. UBM’s automated folding and crimping produces a repeatable fold geometry and profile unit to unit, improving tracking and deliverability.
Can the system crimp a stent onto a folded balloon?
Yes — the platform handles balloon folding and pleating as well as stent crimping onto the folded balloon for stent-delivery assemblies.
Does the folding machine heat-set the fold?
Yes. Controlled heat setting locks the balloon into its low-profile shape so it holds the folded geometry.
Which catheters does UBM’s folding and crimping equipment suit?
PTA and PTCA balloon catheters and other interventional balloons that need a low, repeatable delivery profile.