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Splinting MaterialsDifferent ThermoplasticsAt Mobilis-Rolyan we believe that our diverse and comprehensive range of thermoplastic materials reflect the varyingneeds of clinicians today. Different handling and performance properties are required for the varied caseloads andclient groups that therapists work with. In addition to the different properties below, all our Thermplastics are latexfree, biodegradable and X-Ray translucent.SplintingDRAPE / CONFORMABILITYThe ease with which a material conforms to a surfacewhen it is heated.• A high degree of drape enables a precise fit withminimal handling = increased comfort and reducedpressure areas• High drape materials are preferred by the skilled splinterwho is confident with their handling skills• Minimal drape is often preferred when splinting largerareas as the material is easier to handle and providesmore stabilityThe extent to which a material resists pulling orstretching when heated.• Materials with maximum resistance require firm handlingand are used for larger splints, increased tone anduncooperative patients• Materials with a low/minimum resistance to stretch arepreferred when making small intricate hand and fingersplintsBONDINGThe degree to which a material will stick to itself whenheated.• Uncoated materials bond to themselves to form apermanent bond• Coated materials do not bond to themselves and areoften easier to handle• Coating may be removed with a splint solvent or byscratching the splint surface with scissors or a knife• An uncoated material is useful when adding outriggers,accessories or reinforcing strips• If making a long term splint, coated materials may bepreferable as they are easier to clean (less porous)ANTI-MICROBIAL (AM)Helps to prevent odours and coating wear caused byharmful micro-organisms.• Materials with AM remain fresh and odour-free for longer• It doesn’t wash or wear off and doesn’t dissipate so theprotection never stops• The AM component makes the material slightly moreresistant to stretch, reduces the surface tack when warmand increases the gloss of the finished splint• “Since using Aquaplast-T anti-microbial, there have beenno incidences at all of sweat rashes and patients havebeen able to continue wearing their splints throughoutthe hot weather”– Diane Langford, Derby Royal HospitalSplinting MaterialsPage Material Thickness (mm)Drape /ResistanceBondingAnti-MicrobialConformabilityto StretchAvailable5 Polyform 1.6 3.2 Maximum Minimum Coated Yes6 Aquaplast ProDrape T 1.6 2.4 3.2 Maximum Minimum Coated No7 Polyflex II 1.6 2.4 3.2 Moderate Moderate Coated Yes8 Aquaplast Original 1.6 2.4 3.2 Moderate Moderate Uncoated No9 Aquaplast T 1.6 2.0 2.4 3.2 4.8 Moderate Moderate Coated Yes10 Aquaplast T Watercolors 1.6 2.4 3.2 Moderate Moderate Coated No11 TailorSplint 1.6 2.4 3.2 Moderate Moderate Coated Yes12 Ezeform 1.6 2.4 3.2 Minimum Maximum Uncoated Yes13 Synergy 3.2 Minimum Maximum Uncoated No14 Aquaplast Resilient Original 1.6 3.2 Minimum Maximum Uncoated No14 Aquaplast Resilient T 1.6 3.2 Minimum Maximum Coated No15 San-Splint 1.6 3.2 Minimum Maximum Uncoated NoOrthopartner AG l Ärzte- und Spitalbedarf l Oholten 11 l 5703 Seon l Tel. 0844 855 236 l Fax 0844 855 2373