Modified Polyethylene source RESPONSES
Randy McFarland
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Title:
Modified Polyethylene source RESPONSES
Creator:
Randy McFarland
Date:
12/30/2004
Text:
ORIGINAL POST
We use 3/16 modified polyethylene cut to 32 X 48 for scoliosis
jackets. We have been purchasing it from a couple of distributors, but
we're not sure they're working with us on pricing. A third plastic
supplier seems more willing to work with us, but he needs to know who
manufactures the 3/16 modified polyethylene.
Can anyone help us on this?
Thanks, and Happy Holidays!
Randy McFarland, CPO
Sunny Hills Orthopedic Services
Fullerton, CA
RESPONSES
We get our modified poly from spartech. We get 5/32 48 x 32 from them
for less then $10.00 a sheet. We have to buy 2500 lbs at a time though.
Call me regarding your search for the Modified PE. We have a large
inventory in all thicknesses and sizes ready to ship, with competitive
pricing. Give me a call. Don Biondi 800-666-0356
I get most of my plastics from Interstate Plastics here in Northern Cal
(800-4664341). The manufacture of 3/16 MODIFIED LDPE NATURAL is POLY
HI SOLIDUR. Their ph # is 1-877-4POLYHI. Their web address is
www.polyhisolidur.com
This plastic is not cheap. I stock 1/8'' and 3/16 and I pay $135 and
$95 for 48 x 96 sheets.
Kingsley carries Friddle's at their list price.
Don't forget, at the 32 x 48 and larger sizes you are probably paying
dimensional weight shipping charges as well.
I assume you're looking for linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) as
modified typically droops to the floor when heated to forming
temperatures. I've found that Poli Hi Solidur and Westlake LLDPE to have
consistent
quality. Be careful when specifying polyethylene because modified PE
(MDPE)
really has no functional use in our field, nor does low density PE
(LDPE). LLDPE is the PE I've used for the last 20 years for LSO's and
TLSO's when I use PE. Every once and a while we'll mistakenly get a
shipment of modified in by mistake; as I say, it will droop to the floor
at
350 degrees. Careful with the designation you use, it makes a huge
difference.
Regarding the Modified Polyethylene - we sell a high quality product at
a competitive price. I'd be glad to work with you on this. If I can
help you, please let me know. I'm normally in my office 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. except for the noon hour - Central Standard Time. Karran
Martin, Sales O&P Enterprises, Inc.
866-313-0400 (or 817-595-0500) Fax: 817-595-0412
We use 3/16 modified polyethylene cut to 32 X 48 for scoliosis
jackets. We have been purchasing it from a couple of distributors, but
we're not sure they're working with us on pricing. A third plastic
supplier seems more willing to work with us, but he needs to know who
manufactures the 3/16 modified polyethylene.
Can anyone help us on this?
Thanks, and Happy Holidays!
Randy McFarland, CPO
Sunny Hills Orthopedic Services
Fullerton, CA
RESPONSES
We get our modified poly from spartech. We get 5/32 48 x 32 from them
for less then $10.00 a sheet. We have to buy 2500 lbs at a time though.
Call me regarding your search for the Modified PE. We have a large
inventory in all thicknesses and sizes ready to ship, with competitive
pricing. Give me a call. Don Biondi 800-666-0356
I get most of my plastics from Interstate Plastics here in Northern Cal
(800-4664341). The manufacture of 3/16 MODIFIED LDPE NATURAL is POLY
HI SOLIDUR. Their ph # is 1-877-4POLYHI. Their web address is
www.polyhisolidur.com
This plastic is not cheap. I stock 1/8'' and 3/16 and I pay $135 and
$95 for 48 x 96 sheets.
Kingsley carries Friddle's at their list price.
Don't forget, at the 32 x 48 and larger sizes you are probably paying
dimensional weight shipping charges as well.
I assume you're looking for linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) as
modified typically droops to the floor when heated to forming
temperatures. I've found that Poli Hi Solidur and Westlake LLDPE to have
consistent
quality. Be careful when specifying polyethylene because modified PE
(MDPE)
really has no functional use in our field, nor does low density PE
(LDPE). LLDPE is the PE I've used for the last 20 years for LSO's and
TLSO's when I use PE. Every once and a while we'll mistakenly get a
shipment of modified in by mistake; as I say, it will droop to the floor
at
350 degrees. Careful with the designation you use, it makes a huge
difference.
Regarding the Modified Polyethylene - we sell a high quality product at
a competitive price. I'd be glad to work with you on this. If I can
help you, please let me know. I'm normally in my office 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. except for the noon hour - Central Standard Time. Karran
Martin, Sales O&P Enterprises, Inc.
866-313-0400 (or 817-595-0500) Fax: 817-595-0412
Citation
Randy McFarland, “Modified Polyethylene source RESPONSES,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 23, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/224168.
