nora® Astro form 8

Identification & Functionality

Technologies

Elastomers

Product Families

Elastomers — Parts & Shapes

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Disinfectable,

Excellent Cushioning Properties,

Good Bonding Strength,

Light Weight,

Low Compression Set,

Low Skin Sensitivity,

Resilient,

Shock Absorbent,

Soft

Properties

• Extremely soft
• Excellent recovery capability after compression
• Low compression
• Outstanding cushioning properties
• Optimum shock absorbance
• Thermoformable at a processing temperature of approx. 110° – 130° C // 230° – 266° F
• Hygienic & disinfectable due to the closed cellular surface
• Skin tolerability tested and certified by the Institute Dermatest
• Excellent bonding properties

Applications & Uses

Markets

Consumer Goods,

Healthcare & Pharma

Applications

Consumer Goods — Bedding

Consumer Goods — Footwear

Healthcare & Pharma — Medical

Other Medical Applications

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Footwear,

Insole

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Thermoforming

Intended Applications

Cushioning in orthotics and prosthetics, e.g. cushioning in forefoot replacement, Haglund heel cushioning, cushioning layer for diabetes-adapted footbed, heel spur cavities for heel spur insoles, upper cushioning, e.g. for peroneal or ankle caps.

Properties

Color

Blue

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	approx. 0.21	g/cm³	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

ISO 14001,

ISO 9001,

REACH (Europe)

Packaging & Availability

Availability

• Format: approx. 770 x 560 mm // 30.3" x 22.0"
• Available Colors  - 318 ice blue
• Thickness - 2mm,3mm,4mm,6mm,8mm