Oven responses

Oven responses

James Mc Coy, C.P., L.P., FAAOP

Below are the responses I received regarding oven recommendations. I have
removed any names or other identifying information because I did not receive
their permission to use them.
 
Thanks to all who responded.
 
James Mc Coy, C.P., L.P., FAAOP
Professional Prosthetics
San Antonio, TX
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James----we use the PDQ infrared. Roller tray is great. Minimal
problems---gotta clean the bulbs now and again. I could provide you an electric 24 by
thirty six oven for next to nothing. (It works well for most all drape molding
applications)
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 Endolite offer an excellent Convection Oven, both durable and
practical, with a viewing window to monitor the drop of the plastics sheet,
with internal Measurements of 25 wide, 18 deep, 28 High. With Three
heating elements and a heating capabilities up to 450 F, External
measurements, 37 Wide, 22 Deep, 34 High. Internal light and digital
control for accurate heating and monitoring, working with 110 Volts.
Endolite use this to manufacture all there Thermoplastic
Prosthetic sockets along with Hip and large AK sockets, utilizing 16x16
and 16x20 Materials up to 5/8 thick. Call for further details
 
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James,

I have a rather large oven I would make you a good deal on. It is a Martech
that I had an electrician convert from infrared bulbs to solid elements. It
has an infrared reading thermostat that regulates the temp of the plastic
not the air temp. I loved it!
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the pdq bt3 is great, you can pull a kafo and any sockets, it also heats
quickly and evenly
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James,

The prosthetic stand up from OTS will do the best for what you're looking
for. It's like the one at the VA. We have 3 OTS ovens one of
them is 5 yrs old and all we've done is routine maintenance and replace the
door hinges for too much use. The pros oven is even big enough to pull
KAFO's in 2 stages. Another option is one of their Orthotic roll outs with a
removable drape frame (better if you're doing more ortho vs. pros) only
problem with any of them is it's going to be an investment. Approximate
$9000 for a stand pros vs. large roll out $10'000. Don't quote me on them, I
would check their web site or give them a call.
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I have a PDQ I bought used and like it a lot. It has the rollabout tray
which is height adjustable for check socket frames. I bought it for $3000, new
it's $7800. You might consider getting a used one. Not many moving parts,
so they last a long time. Just replacing bulbs every so often.
 




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