Plate polyethylene RCH® series

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RCH® 500 High Molecular Weight HMW-PE is a highly versatile, high-molecular weight plastic that is ideal for many orthotic applications. It has a forming temperature between +160°C to 170°C , is suited for deep-drawing and is both malleable and weldable. RCH® 500 is commonly used for ankle foot orthoses, body jackets and upper limborthoses. Material Properties Ideal material for applications requiring excellent sliding properties and wear resistance Suited for deep-drawing Malleable and weldable PAvailable Colors RCH® 500 HMW-PE stock shapes come in the following colors: Natural, Blue, Red, Black, Beige Regional Availability RCH® 1000 Ultra High Molecular Weight UHMW-PE is a highly versatile, ultra-high molecular weight plastic that is ideal for many orthotic applications. It has a forming temperature of +180°C, is suited for deep-drawing and has an excellent stability. RCH® 1000 PE-UHMW is used for ankle foot orthoses, body jackets, upper limb orthoses and especially for orthopedic insoles. Material Properties Forming temperature of +180°C Ideal material for applications requiring excellent sliding properties and wear resistance Suited for deep-drawing Malleable and weldable Used for orthotic applications Available Geometries RCH® 1000 UHMW-PE stock shapes encompass a range of standard sizes in the following geometries: Plate Available Colors RCH® 1000 UHMW-PE stock shapes come in the following colors: Natural, Beige, Red, Blue, Black