A proven special plastic, EUROPLEX O from Röhm, is available for the orthopaedic technology sector following a product relaunch.
The transparent sheet material is ideal for manufacturing high-quality orthoses, shoe inserts and other orthopaedic aids. Meeting all the requirements for plastics used in medical applications, it is also easy to process with standard tools.
Thermoformable at low temperatures
“One major application advantage is that EUROPLEX O can be bent and moulded at temperatures as low as 90°C without pre-drying, while remaining more stable than many comparable materials,” explains Christian Wacker, product manager at Röhm. Because of the material’s high mechanical stability and impact resistance, shoe inserts and orthoses made from EUROPLEX O are virtually indestructible. Its good thermoformability allows orthopaedic technicians to adapt the material perfectly to the anatomy and, if necessary, make alterations later. The transparent plastic makes it easy to spot pressure points that need to be readjusted.
For comfortable, robust and inconspicuous orthopaedic aids
Shoe inserts, orthoses and other orthopaedic aids made from EUROPLEX O are not only very comfortable to wear, but also highly inconspicuous thanks to the material’s unobtrusive colour. The smooth, pore-free surface is skin-friendly, hygienic and easy to care for. Due to the material’s chemical resistance, it withstands sweat and skin care products and is easy to clean. Moreover, there is no need for wearers to remove their orthoses for X-rays, as EUROPLEX O allows X-rays to pass through freely.
EUROPLEX O at COMPAMED 2023
Transparent EUROPLEX O sheets are available worldwide in the size 2000 mm x 1250 mm and in thicknesses of 1.5 mm to 4.0 mm. There will be an opportunity to discuss all matters relating to EUROPLEX O face to face at the medical technology trade fair COMPAMED, which will take place in Düsseldorf on 13-16th November 2023.