Overview

OrthoEpox GreenLine is used for the fabrication of lightweight, thin-walled, yet stable laminates in prosthetics and orthotics.

The epoxy resin OrthoEpox GreenLine sets the next milestone for a new generation of materials that combine sustainability, occupational health & safety, and functionality. OrthoEpox GreenLine is the first sustainable material that consists of at least 50% renewable raw materials. It eliminates possible health hazards posed by bisphenols during processing in the orthopedic workshop as well as for prosthesis and orthosis wearers (bisphenol A is a substance of concern).

Benefits at a glance

• Bisphenol-free epoxy resin:
  • Non-carcinogenic
  • Non-mutagenic
  • Not harmful to reproduction
  • Non-endocrine-damaging
• Made of at least 50% renewable raw materials
• Improved occupational health and safety
• For lightweight, thin-walled, yet sturdy laminates
• Transparent, epoxy-based resin
• Impregnation especially of carbon fibers such as the proven 617H5 Orthopox
• Good bonding to the reinforcement fibers
• Can be colored with Ottobock pigment pastes

Practical recommendations

• Optional: Use parting agent to reduce adhesion of the PVA film to the cured laminate
• Processing time at room temperature approx. 30 minutes
• Start of gelation after approx. 45 minutes
• Partial curing after 12 hours
• Remove PVA film (outer film) prior to tempering to reduce sticking to the laminate
• Tempering in heating cabinet for 1 hour at 100 °C / 212 °F and for permanent skin contact 10 hours at 100 °C / 212 °F

Instructions for use

• Full curing of the lamination resin after 12 hours and subsequent tempering
• Lamination resin is not suitable for the fabrication of waterproof devices