| Vitrathene This low denisty press moulded Polyethylene is mouldable at 160 - 180°c. Applications include: spinal and upper extremity orthotics, arch supports etc. |
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| Polyethylene Extruded low density sheets which are mouldable at 130°c. Applications include: AFO's, body jackets, braces, luner socks and splints. |
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| Madrilen 500 High molecular weight Polythene which is press moulded and has good flexural strength. Is mouldable at 160 - 180°c. |
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| Madrilen 1000 Ultra High Molecular weight Polythene. This press moulded, very rigid material is mouldable at 160 -180°c. |
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| Copolymer Polypropylene The ability of Polypropylene to yeild pressure and torque, yet consistently return to its form without fatiguing, has eliminated distortionin many orthoses. |
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| Homopolymer Polypropylene Pure polypropylene. Gives higher rigidity in thin applications, but means it is more brittle when stressed. Mouldable at 180 - 200°c. |
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| Surlyn Surlyn is an Ethylene Methacrylic Co-Polymer. It is a transparent mixture of low density Polythene and metallic acrylates. It is used in upper and lower extremity orthotics, body jackets and flexible orthotic socks. Mouldable at 180 - 190°c. |
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| Proflex Proflex is an extruded ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA). It is an inherently flexible cushioning material that is thermoformed to produce elastic suction sockets in artifical limbs. Mouldable at 165 - 175°c. |
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| Leather Board High quality and distictively leather-like in appearance. |
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