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 Low temperature mouldability coupled with rigidity allow CAPA® thermoplastics to be a more versatile alternative to Plaster of Paris. CAPA® based systems are easier to apply and offer greater comfort to the patient due to their much lighter weight. The dressing can easily be adjusted after fitting if necessary.
The benefits provided by CAPA® thermoplastics are:
- Supercools below melting point 58oC, and stays workable by hand.
- Rigid, light weight crystalline polymer.
- Adhesive in melt and attachments can be made at low temperatures, such as straps or fastenings.
- Non-toxic.
- Biodegradable.
- Polar polyester which can be readily pigmented or coloured.
- Low melting point so can be used for heat sensitive products.
CAPA® polyols can be used to produce TPU orthopaedic splints which can be moulded at low temperature and fitted to the patient.
CAPA® 6500 in Polymer Blends (51 KB)
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Properties & Processing of CAPA Thermoplastics (46 KB)
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The CAPA 6000 Series (27 KB)
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| CAPA 6500 |
~50000MWt Caprolactone homopolymer with a MFI of 7 (2.16Kg @ 160C)
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| CAPA 6500C |
~50000MWt Caprolactone homopolymer (granules) with extra high clarity
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| CAPA 6506 |
~50000MWt Caprolactone homopolymer powder with a particle size of <600 microns
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| CAPA 6800 |
~80000MWt Caprolactone homopolymer with a MFI of 3 (2.16Kg @ 160C)
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