Rolyan Aquaplast-T Watercolours Charcoal 1.6mm Splinting Material

The Rolyan Aquaplast-T Watercolours Charcoal 1.6mm 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 Charcoal.

Ultra-Thin Material

At just 1.6mm, this product is half the thickness and half the weight of standard 3.2mm splinting material. This makes it easy to cut when cold and ideal for paediatrics, finger splints, hand-based splints and other areas where a lightweight material is called for.

Available Versions of the Rolyan Aquaplast-T Watercolours Charcoal

The Rolyan Aquaplast-T Watercolours Charcoal 1.6mm Splinting Material is available with three different types of perforation:

• Solid: For maximum rigidity
• Ultraperf 13%: Ideal for lightweight finger or hand splints requiring breathability
• OptiPerf 19%: Provides superior ventilation for comfort while maintaining material strength and easy edge finishing

Handling Characteristics of the Rolyan Aquaplast-T Watercolours 1.6mm

• 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 Charcoal 1.6mm Splinting Material should be heated for 35 seconds in water at 70° - 75°C for 1 - 2 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 Charcoal 1.6mm Splinting Material is supplied in single thermoplastic sheets measuring 46 x 61cm.

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