LINAK Protect™ - Protection through hygiene

Antibiotic-resistant infections remain one of the biggest health risks of our time. Addressing this threat is still a public health priority.

COVID 19 is not the first and will not be the last challenge our struggling healthcare system will face. It is time to clean up our act.

At LINAK, we have a range of washable healthcare devices and interfaces, which permit thorough cleaning, again and again, without affecting product performance: A powerful contribution to an infection-free future.

Contamination from even the cleanest hands is hard to prevent, and accepted cleaning processes are no longer adequate to prevent infection spreading from surfaces such as bed frames and control interfaces. However, with modern automated cleaning processes, it is possible to thoroughly clean and disinfect hospital equipment. But that equipment must be equipped with robust and washable elements if it is to withstand the rigours of constant cleaning and washing.

We take the hygiene challenge extremely seriously, and we want our products to perform impeccably. We continuously seek to raise the bar for washability, as it is essential to protect your equipment from dust and water damage. Over 30 years ago, LINAK introduced the concept of “washable” components, which went beyond the then insufficient IP ratings. We believe that washable healthcare applications will help minimise the number of patients picking up infections, and we want to ensure that our products can withstand extensive repetitive washing with strong detergents, over and over again.

IPX4 is suitable for manual washing. It protects against water splashing from any angle and is especially useful when using a handheld cleaning device. The benefits of IPX4 are increased durability, protection against water damage, and the ability to use the applications in a variety of healthcare settings.

IPX6 protects against high-pressure water jets from any angle, and it is useful in settings where water is used for cleaning purposes, such as hospitals. IPX6-rated products can provide a high level of water resistance, which ensure that your applications remain protected and functional in challenging environments.

Use IPX6 Washable where hygiene is important, such as in hospitals or laboratories. IPX6 Washable allows frequent and thorough cleaning without damaging the application, providing easy and convenient cleaning. IPX6 Washable is tested according to normal industry standards.

With the extended machine washability of IPX6 Washable DURA™, LINAK offers 5X more durability than existing standards demand. Where essential hygiene and cleanliness are required, DURA™ is the perfect solution as it is tested to exceed normal industry standards to ensure a long lifetime, wash after wash.