Rolyan Aquaplast-T Splinting Material is the same as the
original Aquaplast, but with a non-stick coating. When reheated, the Aquaplast
family is the only Rolyan splinting family that remembers its original shape
and returns to it. It also is the only family that turns transparent or
translucent when heated to provide identification of pressure points and
landmarks to provide maximum comfort. These two unique characteristics help the
clinician form the perfect-fitting splint with the ability to be repeatedly
reheated and reshaped for splint revisions.
Excellent Clinician Control
Rolyan Aquaplast-T thermoplastic sheets give the clinician
complete control to form the perfect-fitting splint to support the patients
hand, wrist, elbow, ankle, and more. The splinting material features a moderate
resistance to stretch and will not stretch out of shape when removed from the
splint bath allowing it to easily conform to the surface contours. The coated
thermoplastic splinting material is often easier to handle and allows for a
temporary bond when warm, but once cooled the bond is not permanent. The
coating may be removed to create a permanent bond with spirits or by safely
scratching the splint surface. A coated surface is also great for long-term
splint use as it is less porous and easier to clean.
Aquaplast-T Physical Attributes
This Rolyan thermoplastic splint material is available in
1/8" (3.2 mm), 1/16" (1.6 mm), and 3/32" (2.4 mm) sheet
thicknesses. Its available in 1 percent, 13 percent, 19 percent, 38 percent,
42 percent, or solid perforation options. The Rolyan Aquaplast material has a
moderate to maximum rigidity rated at 59.2 kpsi* to retain shape without
reinforcement.
