Orthotics and Prosthetics
Rigid plastics, flexible EVAs, and foams used for orthotics and prosthetics
Rigid plastic sheet materials including HDPE, polypropylene, and KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet have a range of mechanical properties from soft to stiff. This allows clinicians to select plastics materials that optimize structural support and patient comfort. Flexible EVA copolymers such as OP-TEK® Flex are used as socket liners. EVAs are available with internal lubricants that reduce friction.
In addition to plastic sheet, petronthermoplast offers a wide assortment of transfer patterns to apply decorative graphics to orthotics.
ABS
Outstanding impact resistant low cost plastic, easy to machine, and thermoform.
CAB
Clear, flexible plastic sheet with excellent drape and blister forming characteristics.
EVA
Soft, flexible copolymer with low-temperature toughness, and stress-crack resistance.
HDPE
High Impact Polystyrene
Low cost, tough plastic material that is easy to thermoform and fabricate.
KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet
High impact, thermoplastic sheet that is tough, durable, and easy to form.
LDPE
Soft, flexible, lightweight plastic material that is easy to fabricate and form.
PETG
Transparent plastic sheet with good impact resistance and outstanding thermoforming characteristics.
Polypropylene
Low cost, chemical resistant plastic with excellent aesthetic qualities.
Surlyn®
Soft, clear polymer is tough and durable with excellent thermoforming characteristics.
TPE
Fatigue resistant, flexible, opaque, lightweight, thermoplastic elastomer sheet.