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About Putnam Plastics

Putnam Plastics Corporation has been a leader in medical tubing for nearly three decades with a focus on small diameters used for life saving vascular catheters and minimally invasive medical devices. We offer the widest range of tubing technologies in the industry, and frequently combine these to create components at the forefront of today’s most sophisticated medical devices. Our range of equipment allows us to process traditional thermoplastics and elastomers, as well as high performance materials such as PEEK and fluoropolymers.

Configurations include single lumen, solid profile and monofilament, multi-lumen, multiple materials in layers or stripes, tapers and bumps, variable durometer materials along the length, wire and fiber reinforcements, and wire jacketing. We also offer a wide range of thermoset polyimide tubing.

Our comprehensive fabrication capabilities include precision cutting of tubes to length, CNC grinding and lathe turning, thermal forming of tips and flares, over molding of connectors such as luers or hubs, precision drilling of holes, pad printing on tubes over a meter in length and 360 degrees around the circumference. In-house plasma treatment technologies allow for excellent ink adhesion on challenging polymers such as: polyethylene, PEEK, and thermoset polyimide.

Community Reviews Summary

21 Community Reviews 4.48/5 Overall Rating

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very high quality single and double-D lumen tubing


CEO/Owner , Pharmaceuticals
12/29/2014

Speed 3 / Price 1 / Quality 5

Putnam is our specific vendor for our single and multi-lumen needs. their single and double-D lumens are of exceptional quality and made with the highest quality material. these types of tubing with small dimensions is their primary focus thus are better quality and craftsmanship than other vendors we have worked with. because we do order the same tubing from them, we speak directly with their sales team rather than going through their engineering/development department which greatly shortens our production time. we send our emails directly to their customer service team and for the past 5 years we have worked directly with Kori who is their representative for their west coast clients. we have great experiences working with putnam. they make very high quality medical tubing and we will continue to use them as our primary tubing/lumen vendor.

Strengths: prides themselves in clean manufacturing, product finishing, technology development with all facilities being ISO certified. phenomenal high quality lumen and they have been our vendor for this specific product for years

Needs to improve: none

Great Products


Customer Service , Consumer Products
09/26/2014

Speed 3 / Price 5 / Quality 5

We've sourced from Putnam Plastics for some time now. Ever since we introduced or reduced pricing product line we needed to find a way to reduce cost while still maintaining high quality. Putnam was able to help us with that by providing high strength, high quality components for our products that met our specifications for use. Overall the relationship has been great. Ordering is straightforward and the service department is always willing to help out. Would give them thumbs up.

Strengths: Plastic Tubing

Needs to improve: None

Overall, a very capable polymer extrusion house


Quality , Medical Device
02/26/2014

Speed 3 / Price 3 / Quality 4

We use Putnam quite extensively to produce very thin wall extrusions and they are able to hold tight tolerances. They also have a very responive quality group that can resolve quality issues very quickly. Overall, I would recomend Putnam for medical extrusions.

Strengths: Putnam is a very capable catheter and tubing extruder. they can work with a wide variety of materials and do some complex work such as coextrusions and multi lumin catheters and hold very tight tolerances.

Needs to improve: Putnam can be slow to provide quotes

Quality tubing supplier


Operations , Consulting
06/11/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

We procure plastic tubing variations from Putnam Plastics and we haven't been disappointed to date. They offer high quality products that are dependable and reliable. Customer service is prompt and attentive, addressing any issues as they occur. Helpful staff always guide us to ensure we're choosing the right solution and are happy with the results. Accurate quotes, realistic lead time and ease of ordering resulted in a positive overall experience.

Strengths: product quality, reliability, customer service, turnaround time

Needs to improve: none

Fine thin wall polyimide tubing


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
06/11/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

We get very thin wall polyimide tubing from Putnam. We get samples of other plastic tubing to try out. They are generous in giving out samples. Sale reps are not only generous, he is helpful to help us find the right material for us.

Strengths: High quality thin wall polyimide tubing and single or multi lumen plastic tubing. Great customer services.

Needs to improve: None

good supplier


Manufacturing , Medical Device
06/11/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

Putnam Plastics is one of our vendors for plastic tubing for our lab testing needs. They make high quality plastic tubing. Their customer service will help you with making sure your order is accurate and you receive your order in a timely manner. They can be a little expensive but worth it. Exceptional quality.

Strengths: great quality products

Needs to improve: none

Excellent customer service with quality extrusion and dipping tubing


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
05/05/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 5

Excellent company to meet your tubing extrusion needs. I have used them a few times and they have provided excellent quality parts. Unlike some other customer service, they communicate well with customers solving PO and billing issues.

Strengths: Quality custom and off shelf tubing extrusion. Customer service is a big help.

Needs to improve: They can't provide extra thin wall/ small polyimide tubing.

Good extrusion supplier


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
04/18/2014

Speed 5 / Price 3 / Quality 5

Putnam has provided great service over the years. The are proven and put out some good quality tubing. Customer service is one of the best. They are very helpful and communicate well. They need to improve on pricing but other than that, they are a good extrusion supplier.

Strengths: Custom extrusion, fast turnaround, knowledgeable staff

Needs to improve: Pricing can be better

Reliable vendor for catheter tubing


Purchasing , Medical Device
06/29/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

good quality selection of tubing with many material types. The reliability of the tubing is very good and we can rely on it for catheter manufacturing and other medical device products we manufacture. The vendor is dependable and the customer services is reliable.

Strengths: good quality selection of tubing with many material types

Needs to improve: None I can recall

High quality with great flex tubing


Purchasing , Medical Device
04/18/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 5

We purchase thier Polimide and thermaplastic tubings for catheters and guidewires. We can depend on the quality and reliability. The flex we get with this tubing is essential for navigating the vessels within a body.

Strengths: Great selection with Reliable Quality tubing for medical devices

Needs to improve: Limited size diameter selections on certain types of tubing

excellent extrusion expertise


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
03/04/2014

Speed 3 / Price 4 / Quality 5

I used them to prototype some 4 lumen braided polyurethane extrusion that we were having issues with in house. They did a good job with a tricky extrusion and delivered on time. I wish the lead times were shorter but you cant have everything.

Strengths: Braided multi-lumen extrusion

Needs to improve: I wish they were faster

Custom extrusions


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
02/25/2014

Speed 5 / Price 4 / Quality 5

Used there services for multi lumen extrusions and pad printing. Good service with good customer follow-up. Putnam was able to provide me with the tubing that I need when others could not. Custom tubing is their specialty

Strengths: Extrusion, pad printing

Needs to improve: None

plastic extrusions


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
03/23/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 4

excellent company to meet your tubing extrusion needs. i have used them a few times and they have provided excellent quality parts and have been pleased with the quality. very helpful staff

Strengths: quality products, customer service

Needs to improve: none

excellent durability


Manufacturing , Medical Device
06/29/2014

Speed 5 / Price 3 / Quality 5

Our company uses various tubing in our facility and this is one of the companies we order from ,it was fast and the durability is great .

Strengths: Durability, and dependable

Needs to improve: Our company has not had any issues

very helpful staff and good quality product!!!


CEO/Owner , Medical Device
09/26/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 5

highly recommended vendor with product of good quality and the customer service helps a lot giving info about the item as we tried it and found it useful,.

Strengths: good coustomer service,quality product,

Needs to improve: none

Braided multi-lumen extrusions


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
03/03/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

Great quality and reasonable lead times.

Strengths: Putnam has expertise in braided multi-lumen extrusions and polyamide dipping. This combination has provided design opportunities not offered by other extrusion companies.

Needs to improve: None.

Braided Catheter Shaft Source


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
03/26/2014

Speed 3 / Price 3 / Quality 4

Purchased some braid-reinforced catheter tubing from Putnam. Our specifications were not overly challenging, but they product nice product and delivered on time.

Strengths: Braided Shaft Fabrication

Needs to improve: None

Extrusion Supplier


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
02/26/2014

Speed 5 / Price 4 / Quality 5

Vetted them as a potential supplier for a multi-lumen catheter component; Friendly staff that is open to working with customers

Strengths: Multi-lumen extrusion

Needs to improve: None so far

Extrusions


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
02/27/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 4

A good place to go for your plastic tubing extrusions. good support and service

Strengths: Good customer service, quality extrusion

Needs to improve: None

Extrusion Supplier


Sales , Medical Device
03/14/2014

Speed 3 / Price 4 / Quality 4

Great for your plastic tubing extrusions with great service.

Strengths: Extrusion, tubing, quality service

Needs to improve: Speed