Welcome to Orthoplastics

Welcome to Orthoplastics – home of the world’s highest quality premium-grade Orthopaedic Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE).

UHMWPE
MANUFACTURING

The recognised world leader in the supply and manufacture of implantable grade plastics for the medical industry.

Component
Machining

Unique expertise in developing individual orthopaedic components that are manufactured to customer specifications.

DIRECT COMPRESSION
MOULDING

A recognised leader in the manufacture of components with a highly polished, high gloss finish on a direct moulded surface.

CROSSLINKED
POLYETHYLENE

The leaders in the production of crosslinked UHMWPE that offers significant wear reduction and increased implant lifespan.

WORLD LEADING SUPPLIER OF IMPLANTABLE GRADE PLASTICS

About Orthoplastics

Orthoplastics Limited is dedicated to the medical industry and is a world leader in the development and supply of both implantable grade plastics and also biocompatible plastics for instrument applications.

Our Industry Expertise

Our Industry Expertise

Leading the world in the manufacture and supply of UHMWPE products and applications.

Our Product Range

Our Product Range

Offering the medical industry a complete supply solution on a range of implantable plastics.

Laboratory Services

Laboratory Services

Industry leading UKAS accredited laboratory to support customer product development requirements.

SUPPLYING THE WORLD'S LEADING ORTHOPAEDIC MANUFACTURERS

Our Products & Services

UHMWPE

FFor over 40 years, UHMWPE has been the primary bearing material for orthopaedic applications.

VITAMIN E

FOrthoplastics Vitamin E UHMWPE is a revolutionary technology in orthopaedic applications.

Crosslinking

FOn site manufacturing of Crosslinked UHMPWE which offers significant wear reduction on implants.

Component Machining

FThe recognised expert in all aspects of CNC machining of implantable grade plastics and components.

Direct Compression Moulding

FA method of sintering the polymer to produce orthopaedic components with a high gloss finish.

Find out More

Orthoplastics works in conjunction with its customers to accelerate the design process and ensure products meet the application, learn how we do this.

Download Our Brochure

Download Our Brochure

Please download our latest brochure for a detailed overview of our exciting and innovative business.

NEWS FROM ORTHOPLASTICS

NEWS FROM ORTHOPLASTICS

Follow the latest news from orthoplastics, including product innovations, events and vacancies.

CAREERS AT ORTHOPLASTICS

CAREERS AT ORTHOPLASTICS

Visit our careers section to find out if any vacancies are available to join a world leading manufacturer.

PIONEERING DEVELOPMENTS IN EXTRUSION AND MOULDING TECHNIQUES

Latest News from Orthoplastics

Download Our New Radel® and Acetal Brochures

We’re pleased to share two comprehensive new brochures that showcase the features, advantages and technical specifications of our latest high-performance materials: Radel® R-5500 PPSU and Hostaform® M...

Come and See Orthoplastics at OMTEC

OMTEC 2025 is just around the corner, and the excitement is building. In just a week, the industry’s leading minds will gather in Chicago to explore the latest in orthopaedic manufacturing, and we’re ...

Orthoplastics Expands Product Range with Two New Medical Grade Polymers

We’re excited to announce the latest additions to our growing medical polymer portfolio – Hostaform® MT®2U06 Acetal and Radel® R-5500 PPSU. These materials have been introduced to provide our global c...

Orthoplastics Proud to Return to OMTEC 2025

Orthoplastics is excited to announce that we will once again be attending the Orthopaedic Manufacturing and Technology Exposition and Conference (OMTEC) in 2025. Taking place from 17-19 June 2025 at...

We welcome Scott Wagner to Orthoplastics

At Orthoplastics, we are committed to helping our customers achieve their goals through innovative materials, technical expertise, and trusted partnerships. As part of that commitment, we’re excited t...

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