Rolyan TailorSplint Thermoplastic Splinting Material

Key Material Benefits

TailorSplint is the most versatile Rolyan splinting material because it does not exhibit any characteristic extremes. This allows the clinician, whether novice or expert, to feel comfortable while molding it.

Handling

Resistance to stretch: Moderate

Controlled stretch and the ability to handle with moderate pressure. It will not stretch out of shape when removed from splint bath.

Conformability: Moderate/Maximum

Conforms to surface contours and detail when force is applied for additional clinician control. Moderate degree of drape.

Memory: Minimum

Ability to be reheated and reshaped but will not return to original shape.

Bonding: Coated

Create a temporary by pinching together heated material; however, it will come apart when cooled. Form a permanent bond by scrubbing off the coating or removing it with a bond solvent.

Physical

Colors: Assorted

Beige, charcoal or blue

Thickness: Assorted

Available in the following sheet thicknesses: 1/8" (3.2 mm), 1/16" (1.6 mm) and 3/32" (2.4 mm).

Perforations : Assorted

Available in 1 percent, 19 percent or solid material.

Appearance: Opaque when heated

Hardened Splint

Rigidity: Moderate/Maximum (52.7 kpsi*)

Retains shape without reinforcement.

Surface: Smooth

Resists fingerprints and markings if handled properly.

*Refers to Young’s Modulus testing value

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Key Material Benefits

As one of the most versatile thermoplastic splinting materials, Rolyan TailorSplint sheets offer moderate resistance to stretch that won’t lose shape when removed from a splint bath. This moldable splint material allows novice or expert clinicians to feel comfortable manipulating the sheet to the patient’s needs.

Custom Fit for Patient Needs

Rolyan TailorSplint Thermoplastic Splinting Material is suitable for various upper and lower body uses. Whether the patient needs hand or wrist splints or larger orthoses for the shoulder, back, or leg, the splinting sheets conform to surface contours with edges that are easily trimmed. A temporary bond can be created by pinching the heated splinting material together, however, it will come apart when cooled. A permanent bond is created by scrubbing off the coating or removing it with a bond solvent.

Splinting Sheet Attributes

The durable thermoplastic sheets are available in 1/8" (3.2 mm), 1/16" (1.6 mm), and 3/32" (2.4 mm) thickness with 1%, 19%, or solid perforation options. With a rigidity of 52.7 kpsi*, TailorSplints can retain their shape without reinforcement and withstanding being reheated and reshaped.

*Refers to Young’s Modulus testing value

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