Rolyan Aquaplast-T Watercolours Metallic Blue 3.2mm Splinting Material

The Rolyan Aquaplast-T Watercolours Metallic Blue 3.2mm Splinting Material is a coated thermoplastic splinting material with a controlled stretch that shapes easily. With 100% memory allowing for re-moulding and splint revision, the Aquaplast-T Watercolours Splinting Material can reduce waste for less experienced therapists.

The Rolyan Aquaplast-T Watercolours Splinting Material is available in an array of vibrant colours to encourage paediatric and adult compliance. This particular version is Metallic Blue.

Stability and Firm Support

At 3.2mm thick, this product is the traditional thickness for splints, providing stability and firm support. This makes the material well-suited for a number of functions, including positioning and holding joints, aiding abnormal tone, contractures and fracture bracing. In general, the Rolyan Aquaplast-T Watercolours 3.2mm is ideal for static, dynamic and progressive splinting of the upper and lower extremities.

Available Versions of the Rolyan Aquaplast-T Watercolours Metallic Blue

The Rolyan Aquaplast-T Watercolours Metallic Blue 3.2mm Splinting Material is available with two different types of perforation:

• Solid: For maximum rigidity
• OptiPerf 19%: Provides superior ventilation for comfort while maintaining material strength and easy edge finishing

Handling Characteristics of the Rolyan Aquaplast-T Watercolours 3.2mm

• Bright, vibrant colours encourage paediatric and adult compliance
• The optimum combination of intimate conformability and resistant stretch
• Features 100% memory allowing repeated reheating and economical splint revisions
• Edges trim easily

Clinical Recommendations of the Rolyan Aquaplast-T Watercolours

The Rolyan Aquaplast-T Watercolours is recommended for a number of clinical applications, including:

• Finger and hand splints requiring breathability
• Hand and upper limb splints
• Neurological, visual and attentional deficits
• Occupational splints where conventional white materials can show stains

Bonding of the Rolyan Aquaplast-T Watercolours Splinting Material

The Rolyan Aquaplast-T Watercolours Metallic Blue 3.2mm Splinting Material should be heated for 1 minute in water at 70° - 75°C for 4 - 6 minutes of working time.

• For a temporary bond, pinch heated surfaces together
• For a permanent bond, remove the coating with spirits or by safely scraping with a sharp instrument

Pack Sizing of the Rolyan Aquaplast-T Watercolours Thermoplastic Splinting Material

The Rolyan Aquaplast-T Watercolours Metallic Blue 3.2mm Splinting Material is supplied in either single sheets or cases of four. Each thermoplastic sheet measures 46 x 61cm.

Disclaimer: This particular version of the Aquaplast-T Watercolours is supplied in metallic blue, though the images above display a variety of different colours which are available in the range.