Custom Medical Equipment Fabrication & Medical Laser Tube Cutting
Fraser Steel partners with medical equipment manufacturers to develop custom medical fabrication solutions, including stainless steel medical carts, equipment handles, and optometry carts. It uses rapid prototyping to test product improvements and shorten time to market. It automates the production process with its precision tube bending and laser tube cutting capabilities, trimming production time and elevating quality.
Why Partner With Fraser Steel?
80,000 sq. ft. production facility in Albertville, MN
Central U.S. location — fast shipping to medical OEMs nationwide
35+ years manufacturing tubular components
ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management
Pioneer in precision laser tube cutting technology
Rapid prototyping to shorten your time to market
Engineered For Precision
Success in the medical equipment industry requires innovation and absolute reliability. Equipment needs to be able to stand up to everyday wear without compromising performance. That’s where Fraser Steel comes in. It applies industry expertise, best practices, and state-of-the-art technology to the fabrication of high-performance medical products, including:
- Wheelchair frames
- Wheelchair lifts
- Walkers and crutches
- Hospital beds
- Rehabilitation equipment
- Lifts and slings
Fraser Steel fabricates the highest quality, most dependable engineered solutions for a variety of medical applications
We’re ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Our team is committed to meeting our customers’ requirements through our dedication to continuous improvement and by delivering world-class quality products and services!
What We Build for Professional Medical Applications
| Medical & Optometry Carts | Tube frames, structural subassemblies, and complete cart chassis for clinical carts, procedure carts, and optometry workstations. Our laser tube cutting ensures clean joints and tight-tolerance fits. |
| Hospital Bed & Equipment Handles | Precision-formed stainless steel grab handles, assist rails, and push bars for hospital beds, stretchers, and patient transport equipment. Built to withstand repeated sterilization cycles. |
| Medical Equipment Frames & Housings | Custom steel tube frameworks for diagnostic and monitoring equipment — welded and finished to hygienic design standards. |
| Stainless Steel Tubing Components | Medical-grade 304 and 316 stainless steel tubing cut, bent, and welded to your exact specifications. Suitable for structural, fluid-contact, and aesthetic applications. |
Medical Industry Steel Tubing Fabrication: Why Stainless Steel
316 vs. 304 Stainless Steel — What Medical OEMs Need to Know
Not all stainless steel is created equal in a clinical environment. 316 stainless steel (also called surgical-grade or marine-grade) offers superior corrosion resistance and withstands repeated exposure to the disinfectants and sterilization agents used in healthcare settings. Fraser Steel works with medical OEMs to select the right alloy — 304 for structural components and 316 for parts with direct or indirect patient contact.
Learn more about the materials we fabricate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fraser Steel use medical-grade stainless steel?
Yes. Fraser Steel works with 304 and 316 stainless steel, commonly referred to as medical-grade or surgical-grade stainless steel. 316 stainless steel is often specified for medical applications due to its superior resistance to the harsh cleaning agents and sterilization processes used in clinical environments.
Can Fraser Steel produce custom optometry cart components?
Yes. Fraser Steel has experience producing tubular steel components for optometry workstations and mobile optometry carts. Our laser tube cutting and tube bending capabilities allow us to match complex profiles required for equipment stands and rolling cart frames used in clinical optometry settings.
Where is Fraser Steel located and what areas do you serve?
Fraser Steel is located in Albertville, Minnesota — 20 miles northwest of Minneapolis on I-94. Our central U.S. location allows for efficient shipping to medical equipment manufacturers across the country. We serve OEM customers nationwide.