Metal tubes are frequently used for the shafts of disposable and reusable medical instruments. The tubes can be manufactured from either drawn tubing or using a stamped and rolled technique. The following factors need to be considered when deciding which metal tube approach to use– a drawn tubing or rolled tube method. These factors include the size of the component being manufactured, the tolerance and thickness of tubes, movement versus rigidity of the instrument, and the features required on the tube itself. Stainless steel tubing is a primary support feature of single-use handheld surgical devices. Medical device OEMs and contract manufacturers have a number of options to choose from for producing these tubes efficiently and cost-effectively, ranging from manual production to fully automated systems. Depending on the device being produced— along with factors such as volume and features needed — drawn, or stamped and rolled, tubing can be used to manufacture metal tubes quite effectively. Several criteria must be factored in during the design stage before determining which technique to use, including the size of the components, tolerance, thickness of the tubes, and whether the device will require the tube to move or remain static. Generally, most single-use medical tubing tends to be thin-walled, typically 0.010-in. thick, and can be produced in a variety of manners. By contrast, a thicker wall of 0.030 or 0.040 in. usually requires a machining process to accommodate tube features such as grooves and slots. These tubings are generally used for orthopedic, arthroscopic, minimally invasive surgical instruments, and diagnostics markets.

Market Dynamics                   

Increasing launches of new products, and mergers and acquisitions by key market players is expected to drive the global medical metal tubing market growth. For instance, on July 2, 2020, Accu-tube, a U.S.-based expert in precision stainless steel tubing announced acquisition of Mercury Tube Products LLC, a U.S.-based global manufacturer of high precision stainless steel and high nickel alloy tubing.  Mercury Tube’s acquisition will add skilled employees and extensive range of tubing capabilities to portfolio of Accu-tube. In particular, Mercury Tube’s ability to weld and draw thicker-walled small diameter tubing will help Accu-tube broaden its product offering to medical customers. In the coming months, Accu-tube expects to have a series of exciting new product introductions that will leverage the unique capabilities of both operations. Accu-Tube will also invest in Mercury Tube by adding plug-drawing and centerless grinding technologies

Key features of the study:

• This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global medical metal tubing market and provides market size (US$ Million) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the forecast period (2023–2030), considering 2022 as the base year
• It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
• This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
• It profiles key players in the global medical metal tubing market based on the following parameters– company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
• Key companies covered as a part of this study include AMETEK Inc., Alleima, Teshima International Corporation, Om Steel Tubes Ltd., Tech Tube, Inc., Bison Stainless Tube, LLC, Vita Needle Company, M&M International, Fuji Seiko, Accu-Tube, Eagle Stainless Tube & Fabrication, Inc., Forefront Medical Technologies, Minitubes, Teleflex Incorporated, VIANT, and K-Tube Technologies
• Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
• Global medical metal tubing market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
• Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global medical metal tubing market

Detailed Segmentation:

• Global Medical Metal Tubing Market, By Material:
  • Stainless Steel
  • Titanium
  • Nitinol (NiTi)
  • Others
• Global Medical Metal Tubing Market, By Application:
  • Dialysis or Intravenous Tubing
  • Catheters & Cannulas
  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • Other Applications
• Global Medical Metal Tubing Market, By End User:
  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Ambulatory Surgical Centers
  • Others
• Global Medical Metal Tubing Market, By Region:
  • North America
    
    • U.S.
    • Canada
  • Latin America
    
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Argentina
    • Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
    
    • U.K.
    • Germany
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • France
    • Russia
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    
    • Australia
    • India
    • China
    • Japan
    • ASEAN
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East
    
    • GCC
    • Israel
    • Rest of Middle East
  • Africa
    
    • South Africa
    • Central Africa
    • North Africa
• Company Profiles
  • AMETEK Inc.
  • Alleima
  • Teshima International Corporation
  • Om Steel Tubes Ltd.
  • Tech Tube, Inc.
  • Bison Stainless Tube, LLC
  • Vita Needle Company
  • M&M International
  • Fuji Seiko
  • Accu-Tube
  • Eagle Stainless Tube & Fabrication, Inc.
  • Forefront Medical Technologies
  • Minitubes
  • Teleflex Incorporated
  • VIANT
  • K-Tube Technologies