Rolyan Polyform 3.2mm - Thermoplastic Splinting Material

Ships from Auckland, New Zealand. Health Wholesale is an Australian company, but this product is held in stock and dispatched from Auckland, so there are no international shipping delays or customs charges. Free shipping within New Zealand.

Intended for use by a trained practitioner, as this thermoplastic material requires heating and professional shaping into splints.

Rolyan Polyform 3.2mm is a solid thermoplastic splinting material that stretches easily and drapes well to conform to contours. It requires minimal handling, making it suitable for creating splints for patients with joint pain or irritation who need gentle handling.

Features

• 3.2mm thickness in a solid format.
• Excellent drapability and easy stretch for contouring.
• Minimal handling required, with gentle, smooth motions recommended for best results.
• Edges trim easily.
• Latex-free.
• Can be bonded temporarily or permanently using the appropriate preparation.

Suitable For

• Wrist, hand, finger and thumb splints.
• Dynamic outrigger splint bases.
• Splint fabrication for patients with joint pain or irritation requiring gentle handling.

Heating and Handling

Heat the 3.2mm material for 1 minute at 65°C–70°C to provide 3–5 minutes of working time. Handle on a horizontal plane and form the splint in a gravity-assisted position, using gentle, smooth motions.

For a temporary bond, pinch heated surfaces together. For a permanent bond, remove the coating with liquid remover or by scraping with a sharp instrument.