Materials & Applications

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Product Type	Description	Typical Applications	Flex. Mod. (psi per ASTM D790)	Forming Temp °F
LDPE	Soft, flexible and lightweight	Spinal orthoses requiring some support and comfort, upper extremity orthoses, flexible prosthetic sockets	32,000	275-330
HDPE	High durability, high strength, resists cracks	Spinal orthoses and body jackets, areas requiring good flexural fatigue properties	170,000	275-330
Modified PE	Softness of LDPE with added rigidity for support	Spinal orthoses requiring moderate to slight rigidity, upper extremity orthoses, prosthetic sockets	52,000	275-330
Polypropylene-homopolymer	Good formability. Economical, rigid, high impact resistance	Lower & upper extremity orthoses (AFO, DAFO, cro walkers, etc). Spinal orthoses required added support and stiffness, die cut components requiring good memory or “living hinge” characteristics	190,000	310-325
Polypropylene-Copolymer	Very good formability improved impact properties – good stiffness with a bit of flex	Lower extremity orthoses requiring a bit of flexibility,spinal braces, upper extremity orthoses	160,000	310-325
LLDPE	Formability comparable to LDPE, soft, lightweight	AFO applications requiring flexibility and resilience, flexible prosthetic sockets	40,000	275-330
TPE	Ethylene propylene thermoplastic, semi- rigid, flexibility, durability	Lower extremity orthotics	property varies with grade	390-410