TFC (Thermo Formable Composite) is a
versatile thermoformable carbon composite
material. TFC combines the high localised
strength of carbon composite with the
modeling properties of thermoplastics.
Available in unidirectional and bidirectional,
the carbon fibres are interwoven with a
revolutionary thermoplastic fibre that allows
the material to be heated and formed at
lower temperatures.
This thermoplastic material also acts as a
high-strength matrix for active performance
and flexibility. TFC can be simply custom
formed to your mould with a heat gun or by placing the material into an oven to
achieve molding and extra reinforcement
materials can be simply heated and applied
to customise your brace for the patient’s
needs.
Your custom lay-up is then placed
into an oven under vacuum at a maximum
of 430°F for 30-45 minutes to consolidate the
lay-up into one piece for an individual
orthotic or prosthetic solution. TFC is also fully
heat remouldable, and allows adjustable
fitting just like thermoplastics.
The material comes in unidirectional and
bidirectional reinforcement for different
structural properties with three different
thicknesses and can be cut simply with
scissors.
Equipment such as vacuum lines,
vacuum chamber, water reduction, stands,
and oven adaptations are available. See 'Algeos Complete' catalogue for full details on the range.

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