Orfit Classic Splinting Material Features
- Orfit Classic Splinting Material is latex free
- Resistance to Stretch
– Minimum resistance to stretch
– Allows the splintmaker to easily stretch and wrap material - Drape
– Maximum drape
– Ideal for creating intricate shapes and contours. When warm, transparency allows proper alignment and visual monitoring over anatomical landmarks - Memory
– 100% memory
– Material will return to its original shape and size when reheated. Ideal for novice splinters - Rigidity
– Moderate rigidity
– Molded material splints flex slightly with force, especially the perforated, thinner materials
– Circumferential splints increase rigidity - Bonding
– Uncoated Orfit Classic Soft provides a very sticky surface when warm and bonds without the need for solvents
– Sticks easily to itself. Use as a bonding agent to attach outriggers or other accessories to splint
– For a permanent bond, apply dry heat to the surface until shiny and attach accessories directly to the material. Wet bonds can be released in warm water if necessary
– For easier handling, add liquid soap to water and keep thermoplastic damp while molding
– Handling instructions are included - Surface Finish
– Resists fingerprints and other pressure marks
– Leaves smooth, self-sealing edges when cut warm
– A variety of thicknesses and perforations make Orfit exceptionally versatile.
What to buy with Orfit Splinting Thermoplastics
- Rolyan Gel Padding
- Rolyan In-Line D-Ring Finger Support Splint
- Rolyan Economy Heat Pan DX1
How Orfit works
- Transparency indicates when the material is ready to mould. Allows for proper alignment and visual monitoring over anatomical landmarks.
- Temporary adhesion during orthotic fabrication and reliable permanent bonding by using dry heat. Tackiness helps orthosis stay in place during fabrication. All attachments and outriggers can be adhered easily.
- Very precise moulding conforms to patient anatomy, for example in the hand arches and first web space. Accurate moulding improves correct dispersion of skin pressure.
- Completely remouldable and can be adjusted easily after reheating locally.
- Avoids waste of material.
- Soft version has less resistance to stretch and more drape, while stiff version has increased resistance to stretch and less drape.
Recommended Application
- Unlimited potential for the fabrication of all size splints with extra care and prevention of pressure points. Excellent as a base for different attachments.
- “Soft” version recommended for: small finger orthoses, thumb orthoses, resting hand orthoses, wrist and wrist/thumb orthoses and circumferential designs.
- “Stiff” version recommended for: large orthoses, long arm orthoses, AFO’s and fracture and anti-spastic bracing.
