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Sheets sold individually.

Allows repeated remoulding for perfect results. Turns translucent when warm.

Resistance to Stretch:

Minimum to moderate resistance to stretch.  Ideal for single-surface splinting or stretched circumferentially

Drape:

Maximum drape. Excellent conformability and reproduction of detail. Turns translucent when thoroughly heated and retains its clarity for the first few minutes of moulding, allowing visibility of landmarks and bony prominences

Memory:

100% memory. Will regain its original cut shape and size every time it is reheated

Encore can be used to make a variety of orthoses, providing firm to lightweight support from the hand to the foot

Rigidity:

Moderately rigid splints.  If a more flexible splint is required, simply stretch the material to achieve the desired rigidity and thickness

Bonding:

Traditional coating has a tacky surface that helps hold the splint in place during moulding, Pieces pinched together can be pulled apart once cooled, Use only dry heat and firm pressure to bond firmly, use solvent to form a permanent bond

Surface Finish:

Resists fingerprinting for a smooth, shiny surface. To remove marks and bring out shine, dip in warm water or lightly heat the surface with dry heat

Applications:

Use 3.2mm EncoreTM for thumb, finger and hand splints, bases for dynamic splints and burn splints. It is also ideal for lower extremity splints, circumferential leg splints, foot drop splints and foot orthoses

Use 2.4mm EncoreTM for hand & wrist splints, arthritis splints, circumferential splints & burn splints. It is also ideal as a base for smaller dynamic outriggers

Lightweight 1/16" EncoreTM is ideal for paediatric and finger positioning splints

Working Time (3.2mm):

Allows three to five minutes to form and harden after softening in 71C water

Latex Free

Who are we?

We are a New Zealand owned and managed business, based in Kumeu Auckland, close to the beautiful Muriwai beach pictured on the front cover of our 2016 catalogue. We supply Nationally a complete range of products to Healthcare Professionals. We specialise in Allied Healthcare products for Physiotherapy, Hand Therapy and Podiatry. We are a small team who pride ourselves on our ability to provide a high level of personalised service.

Our Commitment

Our experienced Customer Support and Sales Teams are committed to providing excellent service, which is second to none. We pride ourselves on providing quality products at the right price.

100% Guarantee

If you are not happy with any product purchased we will refund it. If you have ordered a product that doesn't fit a client we will swap it. If we have made a mistake we will fix it.

Punctual Delivery

Consistently delivering products on time with the minimum hassle is our principle objective.

Superior Service

We commit our attention to the smallest details to ensure your needs are met from beginning to end, nothing is ever too difficult.

We charge a flat rate of $9.50 + GST for all parcels (excludes capital equipment) and send via NZ Couriers.

Free shipping on orders over $350.00 + GST (excludes capital equipment).

On every last Friday of the month we offer a Free Freight Friday.  Any orders ordered on this day are free Freight (excludes capital equipment).

Capital Equipment freight is calculated based on your location.  

ENCORE THERMOPLASTICS