Materials specialist highlights innovative clear Peelable FEP based Heat-Shrink Tubing designed specifically to streamline catheter assembly; highlights significant growth in capacity for MedTech portfolio

Medical Technology Ireland Booth Number: First Floor 127

September 22nd, 2025 - Leading peelable heat shrink tubing specialist, Junkosha, has chosen this year’s Medical Technology Ireland show to announce the launch of its Clear Peelable Heat Shrink Tubing product, a next-level solution enabling catheter manufacturers to achieve exceptional clarity, reduced assembly risk, and streamlined processes. Alongside its growing Peelable Heat Shrink Tubing range, Junkosha will take the opportunity to explain how the company’s significant expansion in both capacity and manufacturing capabilities has provided customers with increased options in both its Peelable Heat Shrink Tubing and Etched PTFE Liner ranges.

Between 2021 and 2025, Junkosha reports that it has increased production capacity by 300% across its medical device affiliated product portfolio. This includes a doubling of capacity for its Peelable Heat Shrink Tubing and Liner ranges thanks to investments in new machines and resources. In a sector where both innovation and reliable availability are critical, Junkosha is ensuring that its pioneering solutions are accessible to customers as they continue to push the boundaries of new interventional products and therapies that improve patient outcomes.

“Over the last few years, we have significantly expanded our capacity, all while keeping open communication at the core of how we work with customers to fulfil their unmet needs,” explains Mike Winterling, Chief Operating Officer for Junkosha USA. “This approach means we are able to build stronger partnerships and ensure expectations are set through our process.”

Alongside the news that capacity gains are being realised, Junkosha will use the event to showcase its wide portfolio of Peelable Heat Shrink Tubing products which support a broad range of interventional medical devices. From micro-catheters to larger diameter catheter delivery systems, including structural heart and abdominal aortic aneurism (AAA) repair; all have the key feature of being easy to remove from the catheter during reflow, needing only slits at one end to get it started. This solution reduces the total cost of ownership for catheter manufacturers by eliminating the skiving step, which increases throughput, improves yields and streamlines inspection in a more ergonomically safe process.

“As minimally invasive procedures are increasingly more sophisticated, catheter features like multi-durometer shafts, braided or coiled reinforcements and laser-cut structures are becoming standard,” explains Caroline Herdman, Global Product Specialist at Junkosha. “At the same time this added functionality is driving the complexity of devices ever higher. Device manufacturers are utilizing multiple pebax durometers to increase flexibility where it is needed, but also maintain the mechanical performance necessary for a smooth delivery. Junkosha is committed to advancing assembly solutions that meet these evolving needs, leveraging Clear Peelable Heat Shrink Tubing and future innovations to support OEMs and engineering teams.”

Alongside Clear Peelable Heat Shrink Tubing, Junkosha’s full range of Peelable Heat Shrink Tubing and Etched PTFE Liner products will be on display on the first floor of the Galway Racecourse at booth 127. Held between September 24-25, Medical Technology Ireland is Europe's second largest and fastest growing medical device design and manufacturing show.