Copolyester Sheet for Orthopedic Use

Improved extrusion technology at Spartech’s Evanston, Illinois facility now enables production of Spectar™ copolyester from Eastman Chemical Company. Spartech Corporation is now producing sheet in sizes of 3/8" and 1/2" thicknesses for use in the orthopedic medical device market.

The sheet is available in 4' x 8' sizes off the floor; 8" x 10" hand samples are also available. It is highly chemical resistant and non-corrosive making it the perfect choice for thermoforming orthopedic casts, chest protectors, neck braces and nursery isolettes. Spectar copolyester sheet is also recyclable. Overages and trim can be reground and reprocessed into other nonmedical products.

Spectar copolyester is a thermoplastic sheet used in engineering applications and offers the capability to produce complex shapes, precise details, deep draws and compound curves without worrying about durability. It is easily formed, die-cut and punched. It brings increased design freedom and lower fabrication costs. This copolyester composition has passed appropriate ISO 10993 biocompatibility testing.

For more information, contact Bob Kaplar, Spartech Corporation, 120 South Central, Clayton, MO 63105, 888-721-4242/314-721-4242, E-mail: robert.kaplar@spartech.com, Web: www.spartech.com.