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