Why use the best? Stronger and Safer for you and your patients—Moldable—Aero-Space Quality
- Used as the structural “shell” for LG Ankle-Foot contracture Multi Podus * boots; the boot shells are “L” in shape with the heel pushed out to allow heel float and Contracture Management
- KYDEX: STRONGER and SAFER up to 20 times compared to competitor’s cheaper polypro (polypropylene) and ABS boot shells
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- The combination of strength properties of KYDEX places it at the highest level among thermoforming materials. Its modulus of elasticity in flexure is 330,000 psi – 50% higher than many other sheets.
- KYDEX deforms less when loaded. This is of particular importance in deep formed parts with thin wall sections. KYDEX offers rigidity along with a high degree of toughness and resilience
- KYDEX® is a relatively hard thermoplastic with a hardness of 90 on the Rockwell R scale.
- MOLDABLE KYDEX is easily molded in the field to accommodate patient conditions setting it apart from Polypro and other less expensive plastics. Use KYDEX, the Premium thermoplastic
- Although more expensive (3-5 times) and harder to work with, LEEDer chooses KYDEX for all Multi Podus * Boot shells and for Ambulation pad reinforcement, creating a superior product
- SAFER KYDEX has the highest Fire Rating; it is self-extinguishing in the event of fire. Do you want to have anything LESS in your facilities or your home? Choose KYDEX Only Flame Retardant Polypro can make the same claim; the trouble is that this flame retardant additive so greatly weakens the plastic that the Polypro is OVER 20 times weaker; with High Impact polypro the factor is 5.
- KYDEX is to 20 Times MORE RESISTANT TO BREAKAGE
- Demand to know what kind of plastic you are sending into medical facilities; KYDEX is as safe as you can get
- Consider the bariatric direction the population is going when you chose the Multi Podus * Boot for your patients; their weight increases the breakage load
- Protect yourself and your patient from dangerous falls
- Only order LG KYDEX Multi Podus * Boots
(* Multi Podus® is a registered U.S. Trademark of “Restorative CareofAmerica, Inc” and is used herein with permission. No affiliation or endorsement by “RCAI” should be inferred.) podis