Product Description

Homopolymer polypropylene sheet

polypropylene is a thermoplastic made by the polymerization of propylene gas, a by-product of petroleum refining. Various techniques can alter the physical, chemical or mechanical properties of polypropylene.

Changes in the way the material is polymerized can show dramatic improvements in certain mechanical properties; example, random copolymers block copolymers.

Copolymerization of an additional resin group can enhance physical properties. Addition of fillers can improve mechanical or thermal stability.

Homopolymer polypropylene is a light density (.91-.92 gm/cm3) thermoplastic. It can be stabilized to enhance prolonged use at elevated temperatures, prolonged life in exposure to ultra-violet light and improved flame retardancy.

Polypropylene fabricates with standard woodworking tooling. It can be butt welded, extrusion welded, fusion welded, and spun welded. It can be machined with ordinary wood or metalworking equipment.

Characteristics

Lightweight

Versatile

Rigid

High impact strength

Maintains impact strength down to -200C/-40F

Has the ability to constantly flex without fracturing

Shrinkage of less than 1%*

Manufactured to exacting specifications, guaranteeing consistent moulding performance

*As measured in a study conducted by NCTEPO at the University of Strathclyde

Applications

Ankle Foot Orthosis – AFOs

Bodyjackets

Dynamic Ankle-Foot Orthosis – DAFOs

Definitive Prosthetic Sockets

Functional Foot Orthosis – FFOs

Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis – KAFOs

Lightweight Prosthetic Liner Sockets

Specification

Sheet size for orthotics:

2440 x 1220mm

Square size for prosthetics

305 x 305mm, 343 x 343mm, 406 x 406mm, 460 x 420mm, 500 x 500mm

Available in the following thickness:

2mm, 3.1mm, 3.5mm, 4.7mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm

Tolerance on thickness: ±5%

Available in the following colours:

Black, Flesh, Poppy Red, Royal Blue, Solid White, Yellow.

(Colours not available in every thickness. Please contact us for availability).

Moulding temperature:

Orthotics 180°- 200°C / 356°- 392°F

Prosthetics 200°- 220°C / 392°- 428°F

Cooking time:

3 minutes per mm thickness.