Canadian company Myrdal Plastic Surgery Technology (MOT) adds basalt fiber components and products to its product line because it is a sustainable, wear-resistant material.
MOT has a very high reputation in the Canadian plastic surgery and prosthetic industry, providing components, tools, wear-resistant parts and services to many Canadian clinics.
Currently, MOT sells and uses basalt fiber-based composites, which range from tubular braids, unidirectional tapes and fabrics. There is even a basalt fiber braid with shiny Lurex® threads to make the finished product look more beautiful. The company also offers hybrid braids and tapes made from basalt fibers and linen fibers, without compromising the quality of the parts and high ecological compatibility.
Blended braids and bands made of basalt and flax fibers
MOT experts said that high-quality basalt fiber comes from volcanic rocks, making it an environmentally friendly organic product with a flexibility index between glass fiber and carbon fiber, so it is a useful and interesting alternative to traditional materials. Due to its good performance, basalt fiber is safer to use, easier to process than glass fiber, carbon fiber and aramid fiber, compatible with all types of binders and other fibers, lightweight, non-toxic, and high strength, durability and Cost effective.
The experimental test results are also interesting when comparing the properties of carbon fiber and basalt fiber-based composites. According to the results of this test, basalt fiber composites have a significantly higher strength index in terms of bending and fracture.
Coyote Design, a US company specializing in orthopedics and prosthetics, also uses basalt fibers. The manufacturer uses these materials in its further production to make woven fabrics, braids, ropes and composites.