Blickman FAQs
+ Does Blickman offer custom sizes for medical equipment products?
Yes. Blickman is happy to make custom stainless steel medical equipment that meets your specific requirments. Please send your specifications for price quotes. Please call 800-247-5070 or email info@blickman.com for design and engineering services.
+ Does Blickman offer a warranty for their medical equipment?
Yes, Blickman products are guaranteed for the life of the product, subject to the terms set forth in the Lifetime Limited Warranty.
+ What grade of stainless steel does Blickman use in its medical equipment?
Blickman uses grade “304” stainless steel―the standard throughout the healthcare industry. Grade “304” stainless steel is an alloy containing a minimum of 18% chromium and 8% nickel. However, Blickman has also used a higher-grade “316” stainless steel for custom fabrications that require the greater corrosion resistance this alloy affords.
For more information on Blickman’s manufacturing materials, please see Understanding Blickman Stainless Steel.
+ What is the difference between chrome and stainless steel products?
Stainless Steel
Base metal
Never chips or peels
Great value for outstanding long term performance in more aggressive environments.
Often used in hospital operating rooms
Vs.
Chrome
Plating or coating over base metal
Subject overtime to chipping or peeling
When handled and treated properly, outstanding value alternative for facilities with tighter budgets.
Often used in outpatient facilities.
+ How do I clean Blickman products?
All but the most soiled stainless steel and chrome can be cleaned by either:
Warm water, with or without a non-abrasive soap or detergent
Glass cleaner or a mixture of vinegar and water
Whenever possible, please make sure to rinse and dry the cleaned surfaces afterward.
Stainless steel medical equipment actually thrives with frequent cleaning, as an inherent surface film of chromium oxide is created whenever cleaned stainless surfaces are exposed to air. This surface film helps maintain the extraordinary corrosion resistance prized in stainless-steel products.
However, cleaning products containing chlorinated solvents must be avoided. For more information on cleaning Blickman products, please click on Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel.
+ Does Blickman offer safe products for imaging centers and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suites?
Yes. To view Blickman products that are safe and suitable for MRI suites, please click on MR Conditional Products.
+ Does Blickman upholstery meet my facility's flammability requirements?
Blickman upholstery meets flammability requirements contained in the following specifications:
Boston Fire Dept., 1X-1, 5903
California Technical Bulletin .0, Sec. E
NY/NJ Port Authority FTMX 191-5903
CIS A-A-2950-A (Federal Standard 191A test method 5903)
BIFMA (Screen Test, Sec. 4.6.1.1)
Upholstery requirements of FAR 25.853
Automotive (MVS-302)
May comply with California 133 when tested with suitable components
+ Are Blickman products latex free?
Yes. All Blickman products are latex free.
+ Can I request a hard copy of the Blickman catalog to be mailed to me?
Yes. To request a hard copy of the Blickman catalog, please e-mail us at info@blickman.com.