RADEL

Introduction

Orthoplastics is proud to introduce Radel® R-5500, a high-performance PPSU polymer trusted for over 30 years in healthcare. Lightweight and durable, it is ideal for sterilisation trays, implant trials and surgical instruments.

This exciting addition gives customers even more choice when creating reusable, high-performing medical devices.

Strength, durability and Sterilisation in one material

Orthoplastics is proud to introduce Radel® R-5500, a high-performance PPSU polymer trusted in healthcare for over 30 years. It offers outstanding strength, chemical resistance and long-term sterilisation performance, providing a lightweight, durable alternative to metal.

Ideal for sterilisation trays, surgical instruments and implant trials, Radel® R-5500 strengthens our expanding materials portfolio and gives customers even greater flexibility when developing reusable, high-performing medical devices built for today’s demanding healthcare environments.

Expert support from concept to production

At Orthoplastics, we do more than supply world-class materials – we help bring your ideas to life. With over 30 years of extrusion and machining expertise, ISO 13485 certified processes and an in-house UKAS accredited testing laboratory, we support your product development journey at every stage.

Our precision machining centres and regulatory support services are designed to accelerate time to market, reduce costs and ensure your designs are ready for production success.

Different colour options available

At Orthoplastics, we take pride in supplying materials that support innovation and safety in the medical sector.
Radel® PPSU offers a reliable and high-quality solution for manufacturers looking for a trusted material.

Initially, Orthoplastics will release the following colours before moving to the full portfolio in 2026.

Download our brochure

To explore full specifications, material performance data and colour options for Radel® R-5500, download our latest brochure.

Packed with technical information, it gives you everything you need to select the right material for your next medical innovation.

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