All our braces are manufactured in accordance with the orthopedic doctor’s instructions.
Orthopedic braces are very thin (approximately 3 millimeters), very light (approximately 800–1000 grams), do not interfere with children’s daily activities, and are registered in the National Registry of Medical Devices of the National Organization for Medicines.
Excellent design in orthopedic constructions requires skill and knowledge. The use of technology in the manufacture of orthopedic braces is a powerful tool for the manufacturer to enhance the creative process. IDL combines the use of technology and the handmade production process to achieve the ideal result.
The thermoplastic sheets used to manufacture the brace must be able to soften when heated so that they can be shaped and molded in this state, and when they return to normal temperature, they must become solid and retain their shape. They must also be repeatedly thermoformable. For this reason, flat polypropylene sheets are selected, which, in addition to the above properties, also have high strength and rigidity, high thermoplastic dimensional stability, good thermoforming properties with a forming temperature of 185 to 215°C, and low shrinkage. The desired dimensions are 2 m x 1 m and thicknesses of 2 mm and 3 mm.
The rods and aluminum sheets must be made of durable aluminum with 400 N/mm2, with good flexibility, good elasticity of deformation, and capable of various forms of pressure shaping, such as forging. The aluminum sheets should contain approximately 95% aluminum alloy, with the remaining 5% consisting of copper, magnesium, and manganese. Desired thickness 1.5 and 2.25 mm. The aluminum rods should preferably have rounded edges and a thickness of 1.5 and 2.5 mm.
The foam plastic to be glued to the pressure points should consist of durable polyurethane foam with good grinding characteristics, good adhesive properties, and be washable.
Adhesive tapes and straps are selected based on criteria of durability and failure prevention.