We’ve increased our UHMWPE manufacturing capacity

Orthoplastics has recently invested in 3 brand new, bespoke UHMWPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) extruders.

This latest technology significantly increases our manufacturing capacity by 75% ensuring we are in the best possible position to move with orthopaedic developments as well as responding to growing market demands and patient expectations.

Orthoplastics operates a series of high performance ram-extruders. Each has a capacity of 30/tonnes of UHMWPE rods and screw extruders of a 50/tonne capacity.

A primary bearing material for wide-ranging Orthopaedic applications

UHMWPE’s high abrasion resistance and toughness makes it an exceptionally attractive solution for orthopaedic applications due to the many complexities of wear.
Orthoplastics manufacture UHMWPE from Celanese GUR® 1020, 1050 and 1020-E polymer via two distinct processes: (1) ram extrusion, which produces a rod shaped product and (2) compression moulding, resulting in a large sheet of product.

“We are committed to raising standards through investment – the recent addition to our plant of 3 new ram extruders is a part of bigger plan”

We believe our manufacturing systems and equipment are the most advanced and specialised in our industry at the present time. That gives us the confidence to take on even the most demanding of projects knowing that our people, processes and technology are up to the job.