Thank you all respondents re: Replies for forkstrap supplier
dEntremont, Andre RQHR
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Thank you all respondents re: Replies for forkstrap supplier
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dEntremont, Andre RQHR
Date:
7/3/2014
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Thank-you to list for all your replies. Here is a compilation:
1)Have you considered making them yourself, out of nylon webbing; no
stretching out as they wear. 2)Becker orthopedic in Troy Michigan still
fabricates a lot of leathergoods. You might have luck with them.
3)did you try cascade or sps?
4)I believe San Francisco P and O makes their own. There is no one doing
better leather work than the folks at SF POS. I have no idea if they
would be willing to become a supplier, but you might talk to the owner,
he's a great guy. His name is Michael Plafker. 5)Make them yourself. 6)I
think we get ours from Trulife (Ph.1-888-878-1238) or trulife.com.
7)I think you can still get them from SPS and Fillauer.
8)If you have a heavy duty sewing machine forkstraps are not difficult
to make. You can make a pattern from an old forkstrap or design your
own. For prefabricated ones try Hosmer in Campbell, California or PEL
Supply in Cleveland, Ohio.
9)Becker Orthopedic and make them for you.
10)Try Chesapeake Orthotics, 410-746-7995 Louise still custom fab
them.
Ed Herman, CPO
11)We are aware of the shortage of leather parts suppliers.
12)sps usually has them..or just make one
13)Grace Prosthetics will fabricate them on a as ordered basis. They
may be a little more expensive than the previous supplier, but that is
why they stopped making them...no money in making them.
We have found that SPS, although not in their catalogue that I am aware
of, will supply them.
Have a great day!
Original post:
Dear colleagues,
Does anyone know of a supplier for leather fork-straps for trans-tibial
prosthese? Our supplier no longer makes them, as they are not used
widely anymore, however, we still have clients needing them. Thanks.
Andy d'Entremont C.P.(c)
Wascana Rehab Centre
Regina, SK
Canada
1)Have you considered making them yourself, out of nylon webbing; no
stretching out as they wear. 2)Becker orthopedic in Troy Michigan still
fabricates a lot of leathergoods. You might have luck with them.
3)did you try cascade or sps?
4)I believe San Francisco P and O makes their own. There is no one doing
better leather work than the folks at SF POS. I have no idea if they
would be willing to become a supplier, but you might talk to the owner,
he's a great guy. His name is Michael Plafker. 5)Make them yourself. 6)I
think we get ours from Trulife (Ph.1-888-878-1238) or trulife.com.
7)I think you can still get them from SPS and Fillauer.
8)If you have a heavy duty sewing machine forkstraps are not difficult
to make. You can make a pattern from an old forkstrap or design your
own. For prefabricated ones try Hosmer in Campbell, California or PEL
Supply in Cleveland, Ohio.
9)Becker Orthopedic and make them for you.
10)Try Chesapeake Orthotics, 410-746-7995 Louise still custom fab
them.
Ed Herman, CPO
11)We are aware of the shortage of leather parts suppliers.
12)sps usually has them..or just make one
13)Grace Prosthetics will fabricate them on a as ordered basis. They
may be a little more expensive than the previous supplier, but that is
why they stopped making them...no money in making them.
We have found that SPS, although not in their catalogue that I am aware
of, will supply them.
Have a great day!
Original post:
Dear colleagues,
Does anyone know of a supplier for leather fork-straps for trans-tibial
prosthese? Our supplier no longer makes them, as they are not used
widely anymore, however, we still have clients needing them. Thanks.
Andy d'Entremont C.P.(c)
Wascana Rehab Centre
Regina, SK
Canada
Citation
dEntremont, Andre RQHR, “Thank you all respondents re: Replies for forkstrap supplier,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/236591.
