Tools & Fabrication Aids
Overview
Kinetix Healthcare offers a practical range of tools, hardware, and workshop consumables for orthotic fabrication. These items support clinicians and technicians in producing custom, durable, and precisely aligned orthoses — from lower-limb devices to spinal and pediatric braces.
Whether you're building with thermoplastics, leather, or composite materials, our tools ensure accurate trimming, shaping, riveting, and finishing.
Rivets & Fasteners
Use: Assembly of straps, joints, and closures
Types:
- Copper, steel, or aluminum rivets
- Tubular, solid, or split rivets
- Snap fasteners and grommets
Sizes: 5 mm – 12 mm lengths
Sample SKU: ST-TOOL-RIV-5MM-CU-100PK
Punch Tools & Hole Setters
Use: Precision hole punching for straps and leather
Features:
- Rotating head punch (multiple diameters)
- Heavy-duty single punch with anvil
- Rivet setting dies included
Sample SKU: ST-TOOL-PUNCH-KIT-6HEAD
Scissors & Strap Trimmers
Use: Cutting of straps, leather, foam, and plastics
Options:
- Heavy-duty leather shears
- Curved blade EVA trimmers
- Bench-mounted strap cutters
Sample SKU: ST-TOOL-SCISS-LEATH-8IN
Edge Finishers & Bevelers
Use: Smooth and shape strap edges for safety and aesthetics
Features:
- Manual edge beveler
- Rotary buffer or burnisher
- Sanding wheels for PU foam shaping
Sample SKU: ST-TOOL-EDGE-BEVL-HND
Adhesives & Contact Cement
Use: Bonding foam, leather, plastic, and fabrics
Types:
- Spray adhesive (aerosol or pump)
- Contact cement (brush-on)
- Heat-activated glue strips
Sizes: 250 ml / 500 ml / 1 L
Sample SKU: ST-ADHES-CONTCT-500ML
Thermoforming Accessories
Use: Support during heating and vacuum-forming
Items:
- Forming gloves
- Silicone heat blankets
- Vacuum hole punch sets
- Plaster spatulas and mixing tools
Sample SKU: ST-TOOL-THERMO-PACK
Pediatric-Oriented Tooling Notes
While most tools are universal, pediatric braces require:
- Smaller rivets and finer punch heads
- Low-volume adhesives for smaller surface areas
- Finer-edge trimming for delicate materials
Safety & Handling
- All adhesives are workshop-grade, with MSDS available
- PPE (gloves, goggles) recommended for adhesives and cutting tools
- Tools are tested for ergonomic use and long service life