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The Loos and Company Medical Technologies Division wire and stranded products represent the latest in design and production technology for products used in advance surgical procedures. We provide the best value in medical wire and cable products through high quality and prompt delivery with competitive pricing. If you have any questions or wish to learn more about our products and capabilities, visit our product specific pages below or contact us.


Loos and Company Medical Technologies Division Blog

What Are the Common Types of Orthodontic Braces?

When thinking of braces, many only ever think of metal braces. However, there are many other options available. In today’s blog we will be looking at the different types of braces available. The five main types of braces are metal braces, ceramic braces, self-ligating braces, lingual braces, and clear aligners. Continue reading to learn about each of these types of braces and their

What is Preformed & Construction in Cable Manufacturing?

At Loos and Company Medical Technologies Division we commonly receive an array of questions about the manufacturing process of our cable products for the medical industry. In today’s blog we will look at a list of questions we get and provide our answers. We will also point readers to specific website guides to give a full in-depth look into our manufacturing processes. Continue reading to learn

An Overview of Loos Med Tech’s Packaging and Labeling

While high quality wire products for medical applications are a massive focus for Loos Med Tech, we put equal value in the packaging and labeling process for your medical products. There are three main areas of focus for the shipment process at Loos Med Tech: spooling, bobbin winding, and labeling. Continue reading to get an insight into each of these three areas.

The Advantages of Stainless Steel for Medical Extrusion Core Wire

Silver-clad copper (Sil-Cop) has been selected for medical extrusion core wire for many years. Sil-Cop is highly popular for its elongation characteristics and biocompatibility. However, there has recently been a shift in choosing stainless steel for medical extrusion core wire. Continue reading to learn why stainless steel has become the number one choice of material for medical extrusion core

Why Choose ELASTICORE® Over Silver Clad or Tin Clad Copper

When it comes to medical extrusion wire, stainless steel core wire is the best option. Our stainless-steel core wire, ELASTICORE® is highly durable and is the ideal material for core wire. Before we begin talking about the benefits of choosing stainless steel, it is important to provide insight into how core wire is used in the medical industry. Core wire is a single end wire which is commonly

Ordering Round Wire from Loos Med Tech

Tired of waiting a long time for round wire in critical medical applications? Consider switching to Loos Med Tech. Our round wire ships extremely fast and unlike other companies, directly from stock. If you are looking to order round wire but need assistance with how to place your order, look no further! Within this blog we will provide a look into our round wire, its rapid shipment, and a

Did You Know We Are ISO 13485 Certified?

Loos and Company’s Medical Technologies Division received ISO 13485 certification for its quality management system. Obtaining this certification represents the continued commitment of Loos and Company to expand its medical product offerings and to support the quality requirements of its medical device customers. Read the full press release here. In order to demonstrate the importance of this

Have Medical Wire Questions? Visit Our Technical Information Page

Looking for technical information about spring temper and hyten? Trying to decide which alloy to use for your next cable assembly? Not sure which cable construction is the best option for your application? We have everything you need to know about our medical wire and cable products on the Technical Information page of our Resource Library. From wire and cable properties to wire alloy

What is Stainless Steel Ligature Wire?

When thinking of ligatures, elastic ligatures are what springs to mind. Elastic ligatures are commonly used to secure arch wires to brackets but there is an alternative… stainless steel ligature! You may be wondering if elastic ligatures are so common, why would you switch to stainless steel. In today’s blog we will breakdown stainless steel ligature wire and list the benefits as to why you

The Differences Between Stainless Steel 302, 304V, and 316LVM Alloys

Selecting the proper material for a medical wire is essential to ensuring your products performs properly in the field. With thirteen different alloys available through our Medical Technologies Division, we can work with you to determine the best material to meet your specific application needs. To get started, take a moment to read about three of our most commonly used stainless steel alloys: