ProComp® Carbon Reinforced Polypropylene

ProComp® is a patented high-pressure laminated prepreg composite that is available in stable sheet form exclusively from Curbell Plastics.

The proprietary composite manufacturing process infuses high strength carbon fibers into the structure of the hybrid laminate. The patient is thus protected from dermal contact with the carbon fibers as the surfaces of the laminate are void of carbon fibers. The high-pressure laminated prepreg composite is comprised of layers of a thermoplastic resin and carbon fiber, and is compatible with post-delivery adjustments to the clinical device without a decrease in structural integrity of the composite. 

The advanced proprietary high-pressure lamination process allows the ultra-light carbon composite to be compatible with standard vacuum drape and bubble forming techniques commonly used for the custom fabrication of lower limb orthoses and prosthetic sockets. 



Articles

Effects of Materials, Reinforcement, and Heat Treatment on Thermoplastic Solid Ankle-Foot Orthosis Mechanical Properties: A Preliminary Study
Authors: Gao, Fan PhD; Bedard, Gary G. CO, FAAOP
Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics: July 2013 - Volume 25 - Issue 3 - p 140-53

Bench Test Validation of a Dynamic Posterior Leaf Spring Ankle-Foot Orthosis
Authors: Bedard, Gary G. BSc, CO, FAAOP; Motylinski, Jennifer MPO; Call, Benjamin MPO; Gao, Fan PhD; Gray, Leslie MEd, CPO
Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics: January 2016 - Volume 28 - Issue 1 - p 30-37

 


ProComp® composite thermoplastic resin-fiber materials are sold under license from, and are a product of, Rhode 401, LLC.