Pubblicato: 09. Gennaio 2025

Elevating Crutch Handle Manufacturing with Advanced Material Solutions


Crutches are important mobility aids to assist individuals with mobility challenges which require a balance of strength, comfort, and safety. KRAIBURG TPE’s THERMOLAST® H is crafted to meet these exacting needs.


KRAIBURG TPE Enhances Crutch Handle Manufacturing with Advanced TPE Solutions
Crutches are important mobility aids to assist individuals with mobility challenges which require a balance of strength, comfort, and safety. The materials used in crutch handle manufacturing significantly impact their effectiveness and user experience. KRAIBURG TPE’s THERMOLAST® H is crafted to meet these exacting needs.

Key Material Advantages

  • Reliable Adhesion: Delivers strong bonding to PP and PE, ensuring sturdy and durable crutch handle that withstand everyday use.
  • Optimized Compression Set: Maintains shape and performance under continuous pressure, ensuring crutch longevity and effectiveness. 
  • Customizable Colors: Offers various color options for crutch handles, allowing for visually appealing and personalized products.
  • Sterilizable: Suitable for sterilization using autoclave at 121°C and ethylene oxide (EtO), meeting stringent hygiene standards essential for medical devices.
  • Animal Ingredient-Free: Complies with vegan standards and appeal to socially conscious consumers.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Adheres to international regulations, including Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, US FDA CFR 21, China GB4806-2016, ISO 10993-5 (Cytotoxicity), and GB/T 16886.5 Cytotoxicity, ensuring safety and suitability for medical applications.
  • Versatile Processing: Ideal for injection molding and extrusion, allowing efficient and flexible production.
     

The versatility of the THERMOLAST® H extends to various applications, including function and design elements, seals, flexible connections, mouthpieces, closures and more.


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