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Technical Information
All Platts & Nisbett surgical instruments are manufactured using only the finest stainless steel, in accordance with ISO 7153-1.
Stainless Steel is a generic term commonly used to describe a group of iron based alloys which have a high level of corrosion resistance. Our instruments are manufactured using a Martensitic Alloy, which is made when Chromium is added to steel with carefully selected Carbon contents. The 420 grade is typically used due to its strength and corrosion resistance.
During manufacture, each instrument is handmade to a tolerance of +/- 0.25mm to guarantee consistency.
Instruments are vacuum heat treated using hardening and tempering procedures, and are tested to ensure they conform to specified ranges in the Rockwell HRC Scale.
All Platts & Nisbett instruments are passivated and corrosion tested. This gives them a protective passive layer, ensuring the integrity of the steel is not compromised in any way. This enables them to withstand regular disinfection / decontamination and intense heat and moisture from the autoclaving process.
Using the best possible materials, processes and skills ensures our surgical instruments can last a lifetime if they are used and maintained correctly.
