Elevating Crutch Handle Manufacturing with Advanced Material Solutions

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.