Orthopedic: Rubber Bumpers for Foot Prosthesis

Market:	Medical
Material:	SBR Rubber Blend

Application:
Foot prosthesis employs rubber bumpers to function as muscles, tendons and cartilage. A new component design and proprietary rubber material captures the full motional and feel of the human foot.

Benefit:
Superior bumper resistance and better “bounce back” while producing a softer, natural feel. Compound also allowed component life to be greatly increased.