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Northene 500
Northene 500 is North Sea Plastics Ltd tradename for high molecular weight polyethylene. Northene 500 has unique physical properties which are further enhanced by the method of production used to produce a sheet of Northene 500.
This production method produces a sheet that is heat mouldable, which exhibits very little shrinkage during the heating process. Northene 500 is suitable for manufacturing TSLO’s, AFO’s, KAFO’s and FFO’s.
- High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
- Very low shrinkage
- Rigid
Available in the following thickness:
2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm
Tolerance on thickness:
3mm: ±0.17mm
4mm:±0.20mm
5mm:±0.23mm
6mm: ±0.26mm
Available in the following colours:
Natural, Skin, Black, Red, Blue
Sheet size for orthotics:
1910 x 910mm
Moulding temperature:
Orthotics 160°C / 320°F
Cooking time:
Cooking time: 3 minutes per mm thickness. N.B. As all ovens have slightly different heating
characteristics please use our recommended timings as a guide only.
For information regarding the NSP range of ovens click here
Prosthetic and Orthotic Applications
- Ankle Foot Orthosis - AFOs
- Bodyjackets
- Functional Foot Orthosis - FFOs
- Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis - KAFOs
Support Documents
- Northene 500 -
Product Leaflet - Northene 500 - Material Safety Data sheet
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