General features of the Multicast range

• Does not emit toxic gases or vapours during application
  
  
• Perfect for fracture immobilization, static and dynamic splinting, splinting for the burn patients, foot orthotics, post-operative splinting etc
  
  
• X-ray translucent
  
  
• After application, it transforms into a hard splint that does not need reinforcing
  
  
• Indefinite shelf life: no waste
  
  
• Follows the exact contours of the treated surface
  
  
• Does not stick to body hair
  
  
• Lightweight splinting
  
  
• Inexpensive - great prices available

Memory
All Multicast products have 100% plastic memory. That means the material will recover its original size, form and thickness after reheating. Splints can be remolded as frequently as needed!

Transparency
Multicast Ortho and Multicast Standard turn semi-transparent when heated. This enables the therapist to see contours and landmarks under the material. Multicast Rigid and coloured materials become opaque when heated.

Drape or conformability
All Multicast materials are superior in following the exact contours of the treated surface, even to the minute details, due to their exceptional anatomo-topographic properties.

Stretch
Multicast Ortho has maximum stretch resistance and will resist stretching with force of gravity. Multicast Standard and Multicast Ortho have moderate stretch resistance which allows control over the material and offers a variety of handling techniques. Multicast Rigid is a material with a minimal stretch resistance. This property is used for the ease of circumferential splinting.

Ease of finishing
Multicast generally has exceptional smoothing capabilities when heated. The unique coatings of Multicast Standard make fingerprints and other surface marks disappear. Multicast Ortho resists fingerprints too while the material is warm.

Major modifications can be made with heat gun. It can also be mechanically grinded or buffed for quick finishing (at a moderate speed). Modifications should only be carried out when the materail has completely cooled down.

Bonding
Uncoated materials such as Multicast Ortho and Multicast Rigid have a moderate degree of surface tackiness. It helps the material cling to the patient’s skin to achieve more precise contouring during moulding. No solvents are needed to bound two pieces of the material together. Strong bonding can be achieved by applying dry heat.

Cutting: May be cut when hot or cold with scissors or knife.

Bonding: Self adhesive when hot - just by pressing the materials together firmly.

Fastening: Hook & loop, rivets, etc. No solvents needed!

Processing temperature
Uncoated materials like Multicast Ortho and Multicast Rigid can be processed at the temperature of 60°C –65°C (140°F—149°F). Multicast Standard have a forming (processing) temperature of 70 °C—75°C (158°F—167°F). All Multicast materials are designed to be moulded directly on the patient’s skin.

While processed in hot water the material absorbs heat, but when taken out of the water surface temperature decreases automatically till 30°C. See below: