Bal Seal to Demonstrate Tiny Electrical Contact at Md&m Event

Minneapolis, Minn. – October 19, 2009 – Bal Seal Engineering, Inc., a supplier of high-performance components for electronic devices used in cardiac rhythm management, neuromodulation and sensing applications, will be demonstrating its Bal Conn™ electrical contact at the upcoming Medical Design & Manufacturing Show in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Consisting of a small, precision-engineered canted-coil™ spring retained in a metal housing, the Bal Conn™ facilitates a reliable, uniform electrical connection between the battery and lead in implantable electronic devices. The Bal Conn’s spring coils, which adjust independently to maintain maximum contact with the lead, can be customized to meet specific requirements for insertion/removal forces and contact resistance. The compact profile of the Bal Conn enables manufacturers to build in greater connector density for enhanced performance in the same limited space. 

Already at work in more than a million implantable medical devices worldwide, the Bal Conn offers improved conductivity and excellent resistance to fatigue and compression set in a design that eliminates the need for tools during the connection process. Diameters are available to fit any lead configuration, from IS1 and IS4 all the way down to 0.040".

To see a photorealistic animated sequence featuring the Bal Conn electrical contact in action, visit the Bal Seal Engineering exhibit (#344) at the MD&M event. Or, click http://mediaroom.balseal.com/vod16

About Bal Seal Engineering, Inc.
Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. is a global provider of custom-engineered sealing, connecting, conducting and shielding solutions. With over 50 years of experience and a vast knowledge base, Bal Seal helps OEMs improve product performance, advance technology and gain the competitive edge. For the latest news and information about Bal Seal, visit http://mediaroom.balseal.com or call 800.366.1006.

About Medical Design & Manufacturing Minneapolis
Billed as “The Twin Cities’ Premier Event for Medical Design & Manufacturing,” MD&M Minneapolis showcases the latest advances in medical grade materials, assembly and electronic components, computer-aided design & manufacturing, production equipment and more. The show, now in its 16th year, runs from October 21-22, 2009 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minn. For more information, visit www.mdmminn.com.