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POLYOLEFIN SHEETS Dynamic lower extremity orthoses Posterior AFO Spinal and upper extremity orthoses 160,000 190,000 310 - 325
Polypropylene
Copolymer
Description
310 - 325
LDPE
Rigid Impact resistant No moisture absorption Good resistance to chemicals and fatigue Very good formability Improved impact properties over homopolymer Rigid yet flexible, offers more resilience than homopolymer Softest and most flexible olefin Softer feel for patient comfort 32,000 275 - 330 170,000 275 - 330
HDPE
52,000
275 - 330
Lower extremity orthoses requiring flexibilty Spinal braces Upper extremity orthoses Spinal orthoses requiring rigidity Upper extremity orthoses Flexible prosthetic sockets Spinal orthoses Body jackets C.R.O.W. Boots Spinal orthoses requiring moderate to slight rigidity Upper extremity orthoses Flexible prosthetic sockets Lower extremity orthotics Definitive sockets for athletes 6,500
390 - 410
309,000
280 - 320
230,000
330 - 360
345,000 475,000
High durability and strength Resists cracks Lightweight Modified Polyethylene Properties in-between copolymer and LDPE Improved tear resistance Formable and can be self-adhering when hot TPE Ethylene propylene thermoplastic Semi-rigid / Flexible Highly durable Note: Standard stock colors in most polyolefin products are natural, white, or black. Custom colors available upon request. Certain minimums may apply. CLEAR PLASTICS PETG (Vivak) Transparent color Check sockets Vacuum formable Sports masks Easy to bond and fabricate Burn management orthoses Good toughness and hardness TAP Economical vs. European products Ideal for high strength check sockets used for fitting lower extremity Very Tough prosthetic devices. Very clear Low cost yet higher performing option to European materials Zero notched izod impact Easily thermoformable using traditional methods Polycarbonate Very high impact strength High strength, high durability applications where clarity is important Good clarity Acrylic (Polydor) Medical grade PMMA High resiliency applications where resistance to creep and
Very rigid Ultra clear or colors available Bondable 335,000 380 - 390
deformation is important
Neck braces Upper extremity orthoses Spinal orthoses Body jackets All purpose structural applications in braces offering necessary support 270,000 325 - 400
400,000
Gauge Dependant*
3,500
325 - 350
3,500
325 - 350
RIGID PLASTIC SHEETS Kydex PVC and acrylic blend Very rigid Good strength Variety of colors ABS Economical High strength and stiffness Bondable Easy to fabricate with high draw ration when thermoforming Acetal High strength and stiffness Enhanced dimensional stability Low moisture absorption FDA compliant FLEXIBLE PLASTICS Proflex Transparent to white-opaque color Rubber-like ethylene based Very durable Very tacky when hot Predictable heat formability Proflex with Silicone Opaque color Very flexible Less sticky than Proflex when hot Surlyn Translucent color Minimal rigidity Vacuum formable METALS Aluminum 2024-T3 Rounded edge aluminum strip Stainless Steel 17-4 (various), 303, 316, 440, 445 Fitting modules Socket liners Post-operative body jackets Strengthening supports and other structural applications Structural applications Washers Fasteners Available in several densities and geometries for original performance and yields Can be used in most carvers with little modification 4,300 250 - 325 -
Polyurethane foam blocks specifically modified for the thermoforming techniques commonly utilized in O&P labs
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