Responses wood vs durathane
J Bindi
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Title:
Responses wood vs durathane
Creator:
J Bindi
Date:
9/26/2001
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Original Post:
I will be making a set of bilateral AK exo prostheses. I was wondering about the weight difference between traditional wood setups and durathane setups. Hosmer didn't have anyone immediately available who could answer how much the durathane setups weighed. The ease of shaping was mentioned. Does anyone have any opinions/experience with durathane vs wood? Comments?
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Responses:
as far as the weight issue goes you can always hollow out the shank section to reduce the weight.
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My experince is that durathane makes a heavier prosethesis because it's
not recommended to hollow it out. The durathane has no thin strength as
does wood. Yes, it is easier to shape.
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I do not remember the weight difference between wood and Durathane,
but rigid foam is 10lb density per cubic foot.
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I have used durathane and wood setups many times. I don't think there is
much difference in weight after it's been shaped and hollowed out.
Personally, I think the wood is a little stronger.
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I weighed both setups The wood was 4.88 and the Durathane weighs 3.96 pounds. In addition the Durathane setup has a molded in knee pad that make it easier to finish and cover.
Hope this is what you needed.
I will be making a set of bilateral AK exo prostheses. I was wondering about the weight difference between traditional wood setups and durathane setups. Hosmer didn't have anyone immediately available who could answer how much the durathane setups weighed. The ease of shaping was mentioned. Does anyone have any opinions/experience with durathane vs wood? Comments?
_________________________________
Responses:
as far as the weight issue goes you can always hollow out the shank section to reduce the weight.
******************
My experince is that durathane makes a heavier prosethesis because it's
not recommended to hollow it out. The durathane has no thin strength as
does wood. Yes, it is easier to shape.
*****************
I do not remember the weight difference between wood and Durathane,
but rigid foam is 10lb density per cubic foot.
*****************
I have used durathane and wood setups many times. I don't think there is
much difference in weight after it's been shaped and hollowed out.
Personally, I think the wood is a little stronger.
*****************
I weighed both setups The wood was 4.88 and the Durathane weighs 3.96 pounds. In addition the Durathane setup has a molded in knee pad that make it easier to finish and cover.
Hope this is what you needed.
Citation
J Bindi, “Responses wood vs durathane,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 6, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/217395.
