34 MM X 17 MM SCREW by GE Healthcare

Key Highlights

• The 34 MM x 17 MM Screw by GE Healthcare is crafted from DELRIN®, a high-performance crystalline plastic that combines the advantages of both metals and plastics.
• Featuring excellent tensile strength and creep resistance, this screw is designed to maintain its integrity in demanding environments.
• Its low moisture absorption and chemical resistance to hydrocarbons and solvents make it suitable for a variety of industrial applications.
• The screw’s design includes a slotted flat countersunk head, optimizing it for use in confined spaces, enhancing safety and reliability.
• With a low coefficient of friction, DELRIN® ensures minimal wear, making this screw an economical choice for long-term applications.

Compatible Systems & Use Cases

This screw is compatible with the LIGHTSPEED imaging system from GE Healthcare. It is particularly useful in applications requiring secure fastening in tight spaces, making it ideal for installation and maintenance tasks within imaging and radiology settings.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Material	DELRIN® (Crystalline Plastic)
Dimensions	34 MM x 17 MM
Head Type	Slotted Flat Countersunk
Moisture Absorption	Low
Chemical Resistance	Hydrocarbons, Solvents, Neutral Chemicals

Clinical and Service Value

The 34 MM x 17 MM Screw by GE Healthcare is engineered to enhance the reliability and safety of imaging systems. Its robust construction from DELRIN® ensures that it withstands various environmental conditions, making it a dependable choice for hospital procurement. The screw's design facilitates easy installation, reducing downtime during maintenance, which is critical in high-demand clinical settings.

In addition to its durability, the screw's low coefficient of friction minimizes wear and tear, contributing to the longevity of the imaging equipment. This not only reduces the frequency of replacements but also streamlines workflow processes, allowing biomedical engineers to focus on more critical tasks. By integrating such high-quality components, healthcare facilities can ensure optimal performance and patient safety in diagnostic imaging procedures.

Additional notes

The Screw is made up of a DELRIN® material which is a crystalline plastic which offers an excellent balance of properties that bridge the gap between metals and plastics. DELRIN® possesses high tensile strength, creep resistance and toughness. It also exhibits low moisture absorption. It is chemically resistant to hydrocarbons, solvents and neutral chemicals. These properties along with its fatigue endurance make DELRIN® ideal for many industrial applications. DELRIN® can operate in wet environments with little effect on performance or dimensions. With its low coefficient of friction and hard and resilient surface, DELRIN® is the material of choice in many wear applications. By considering on all the properties of DELRIN® is chosen to use for this screw for a particular application. This screw has a slotted flat countersunk head and edge of the head may be rounded or flat. The most important reason for choosing these screws in the industry are safety, reliability and economy. It is used for the application with limited space.