Orfit Classic Splinting Material

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.