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Orthtek®
Precision-molded thermoplastic components made from carbon-fiber-based composite materials for orthopedic applications
Greene Tweed provides precision-molded thermoplastic composite components made from our high-performance Orthtek® material. Used for demanding medical and biotechnology applications, Orthtek®‘s high strength, low weight, corrosion resistance, and dimensional stability for steam or autoclave sterilization make it an ideal high-performance metal replacement.
Orthtek® composites have a PEEK polymer matrix with high carbon fiber reinforcement content (50 percent fiber volume), and are radiolucent for X-ray transparency.
These materials provide mechanical properties competitive with metals and are much lighter, resulting in superior strength to weight.
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Applications
Structures used in surgical equipment and devices, nail guides and x-ray cassettes.
Features and Benefits
- Radiolucent properties provide transparency to x-rays
- High-strength and stiffness properties ensures instruments perform reliably in surgical environments
- Lightweight components reduce physician fatigue during lengthy surgical procedures
- Resistance to repeated sterilization ensures dimensional stability is maintained after multiple autoclave cycles
- Exceptional corrosion resistance allows components to withstand the harsh chemicals
used during the sterilization process - Low water absorption helps maintain original physical properties of the component