Plastazote®Foam

Characteristics

Plastazote foam is a closed cell crosslinked polyethylene foam which is blown using Nitrogen gas

Available in a range of densities, from 18 kg/m3 to 115 kg/m3, the most commonly used grade in prosthetics and orthotics is LD45 for Plastazote® and EV50 for Evazote®

Plastazote® is an expanded polyethylene foam, whilst Evazote® is an expanded polyethylene/eva copolymer foam.

Good chemical resistance

Will thermoform into simple and complex shapes

Flame retardent grade is available on request.

Applications

Light Splinting, Collars, Padding

Wristsplints

Other padding applications

Specification

Sheet size:
Sheet sizes vary according to material density

Available in the following thickness:
2mm through to 27mm in most densities

Available in the following colours:
Various colours

Moulding temperature:
140°C – 160°C / 284°C – 320°F