NRG Contoured Rigid Carbon and Glass Fibre Foot Orthotic Plate

Designed for use by professional manufacturers when building foot orthoses, the NRG Contoured Rigid Carbon and Glass Fibre Foot Orthotic Plate is made from a tough polyolefin matrix that combines the best properties of carbon and glass fibre. It is provided here with a thickness of 2.8mm and is ideal for limiting unwanted motion to help treat conditions such as turf toe (hallux rigidus).

What’s Included?

• 1 x Contoured Orthotic Plate

As patients may often require only one foot orthotic, each purchase includes a single foot plate.

Who Can Use the Carbon Fibre Orthotic Foot Plate?

The Rigid Foot Plate is designed specifically for use by podiatrists and healthcare professionals when building a custom foot orthosis. The foot plate can be combined with other materials to offer the patient a custom orthotic or surgical shoe that will limit motion to assist with the treatment of such conditions as turf toe (hallux rigidus).

What’s the Benefit of a Carbon and Glass Fibre Plate?

The NRG Contoured Foot Orthosis Plate is manufactured from a high-strength blend of carbon fibre and glass fibre. This blend of materials offers high resilience, keeping its shape even after frequent use in high loading applications.

How Customisable Is the NRG Contoured Plate?

Designed to be used alongside other materials to create a foot orthotic or surgical shoe, the NRG Contoured Foot Plate is highly customisable. It is easy to bond using conventional adhesives, and is also easy to fit and finish.

Can I Adjust the Contoured Foot Plate Using Heat?

Yes, the NRG Contoured Foot Plate can be adjusted using heat. The recommended forming temperature is 210° – 250°C.

How Thick Is the NRG Orthotic Foot Plate?

The NRG Orthotic Foot Plate is provided here with a thickness of 2.8mm. A selection of other thicknesses are also available, which may be more suitable to the needs of your patient; these can be viewed via the links below:

• Semi-Flexible 1.8mm Thickness: Very thin design for an extra degree of comfort and control
• Semi-Rigid 2.3mm Thickness: Thin and light design offers strong support with spring back
• Rigid 2.8mm Thickness: Rigid support withstands heavy use without cracking

Which Sizes Are Available?

To ensure that your patient can receive optimal comfort and support from their orthotics, the carbon fibre foot plate is available in a selection of sizes. Your required size(s) can be selected from the drop-down menu at the top of the page; please see below for more information about available options.

Technical Specifications

• Foot Plate Thickness: 2.8mm