ClosedMold Composites

RADIUS Develops Light Hollow Carbon Fiber Prosthetic Hook

Small Complex Shape Was Subjected to Relatively High Loads
Cocured Urethane Bumpers in "Grip" Areas
Carbon Fiber Construction Provided Lightweight With "Warmth" Not Achievable With Metal
Cocured Stainless Steel Threaded Insert Transfers Loads into Prosthesis
Structural Requirements Included That a 150 Lb. Load Be Reacted at Threaded Insert to Simulate a Nearly Full Body Weight Hung by Terminal Device
Completely Hollow, Approximately .030" to .050" Wall Thickness
Approximate Weight Is 50 Gr. For Side with Threaded Insert, and 35 Gr. For Actuated Side
Carbon Fiber Variant of Aluminum Hook was Designed and Developed by Radius Engineering

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