Metal tools—especially those crafted from stainless steel—play a vital role in the healthcare industry. However, before hospitals and doctor's offices can use these implements to provide services to the medical community, they must be carefully designed and manufactured by a metal fabrication specialist. If you work in the medical industry and need custom-designed solutions, here's a guide on how a metal shop can help you.

What Medical Products Are Made Through Metal Fabrication?

Diagnostic Equipment

Whether you're utilizing a stethoscope to check a heart condition or an MRI machine to take images of soft tissues, doctors often rely on metal medical tools for diagnostic purposes.

Handrails

It's not uncommon for patients to have mobility issues when they're visiting a hospital or clinic. To improve mobility and prevent falls, facilities install fabricated steel handrails throughout walkways and stairways to ensure that their facilities are accessible.

Carts

When nurses and doctors move from room to room, they need to bring a lot of equipment with them. Fabricators can design custom carts to easily transport these items—which may include diagnostic equipment, computers, or medication.

Nuclear Medicine Cabinets

Healthcare facilities that utilize radioactive materials will rely on carefully-constructed nuclear medicine cabinets to safely store and dispose of hazardous waste. Made with a durable steel frame, these cabinets are lined with lead to prevent the penetration of radioactive materials.

How Does Metal Fabrication Benefit the Medical Community?

Unrivaled Durability

From hospital beds to surgical tools, healthcare products are placed under a lot of stress regularly. Fortunately, stainless steel is both structurally-sound and rust-resistant to keep these items in a good state.  

Easy to Sterilize

Thanks to its non-porous surface, stainless steel is easy to wipe down and sanitize. This makes routine cleaning easier for healthcare professionals who need to maintain hygienic treatment areas.

Precise Results

When metal fabricators produce custom solutions for healthcare clients, they will use a series of resources—such as molds—to produce exact results. This precision, for example, is essential when fabricating surgical tools that need to perform the same reliable functions every time they are used.

Mobile Capabilities  

Equipped with mobile welding tools, fabricators can usually come directly to a medical client to repair metal resources—such as handrails, built-in shelving, and commercial refrigeration units. While this repair is quick and convenient, the results will remain strong, durable, and sanitary to support ongoing use.  

 

Whether you're looking to custom produce a particular device or need to equip your healthcare facility with sturdy metal railings, Nadler Welding & Repair Shop offers state-of-the-art solutions that are fit for the medical environment. Based in Wentzville, MO, this metal shop provides everything from mobile welding repairs to custom metal fabrication services throughout the St. Charles area. Always putting the client first, these experienced technicians make it a priority to design durable and functional materials, while simultaneously keeping your project on schedule. Visit this shop online to learn more about these capabilities or call (636) 327-4404 to discuss your project.