Peliform (Pelite)

PELITE

The Pelite is a material made from EVA copolymers (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate), one of the thermoplastics most commonly used in the manufacture of plantar orthoses.

It is indicated both for the manufacture of corrective and functional insoles. Higher hardness provides a stronger corrective effect, while lower hardness offers greater comfort.

It is a very lightweight, washable material with low water absorption, easy to cut, bond and thermoform, offering good dimensional stability and great versatility in orthopedic and podiatric applications.

INDICATIONS:

• Professional use.
• Manufacture of standard insoles.
• Lining of orthoses and podiatric applications.

COMPOSITION:
EVA copolymer (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate) processed by compression.

 
FEATURES:

• Material with low compressibility (the thicker it is, the less compliant).
• Surface smooth, soft and comfortable.
• Lightweight and stable.
• Easy to cut, glue and thermoform.
• Sheet in skin colour.
• Approximate dimensions: 90 x 90 cm.
• Thickness: According to selected reference: 2, 3, 5 or 10 mm.
   

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Density: 0.14 – 0.20 g/cm³.
• Hardness: 35 – 45 Shore A.
• Compression set (72 h, 23 °C, 50 %): 21 – 31 % deformation.
• Elongation at break: 170 – 270 %.
• Tensile strength: 1.4 – 2.0 MPa.
• Thermoformable: 80 °C – 120 °C.
• Shrinkage: 0.0 – 2.0 %.

 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:

• Select the appropriate thickness and cut to the desired shape.
• Heat between 80 °C and 120 °C and mould for 1 to 8 minutes depending on temperature and thickness.
• It can also be used without heat by cutting and bonding with contact adhesive.

STORAGE:
Protect from direct sunlight.