Hollow splinting tubes that bond straight to Rolyan materials
Rolyan Aquatubes Splinting Tubes are instant-bonding, low-temperature hollow tubes that permanently bond to all Rolyan splinting materials. Use them as line guides to direct the angle of pull and stop traction lines snagging, or as a durable, economical hinge.
Why You'll Love The Rolyan Aquatubes
- Bonds instantly. Permanently bonds to all Rolyan splinting materials.
- Guides the line. Directs the angle of pull and helps stop traction lines snagging.
- Versatile. Suits dynamic outriggers, figure-8 splints or a simple hinge.
- Three sizes. From 4.8mm to 9.5mm outside diameter.
Your day, with the Rolyan Aquatubes
Building a dynamic splint, you warm a length of Aquatube, press it onto the base where the line needs to run, and thread the traction line through. The line now pulls at the angle you set without catching on the edge.
The Rolyan Aquatubes in a nutshell
- Length: 60cm, white.
- Bonding: instant, low temperature.
- Uses: line guides, outriggers, figure-8 splints, hinges.
Choosing the right diameter
All three sizes are 60cm long and white. Pick by the bore your traction line runs through and how chunky you want the tube on the splint.
| Size | Outside diameter | Inside diameter |
| Small | 4.8mm | 1.6mm |
| Medium | 6.4mm | 3.2mm |
| Large | 9.5mm | 3.2mm |
Is it the right tubing for you?
- A good fit: therapists building dynamic outriggers, figure-8 splints or simple hinges who want line guides that bond straight to the base.
- Check first: it's listed to bond to Rolyan splinting materials. If you use another brand, email us before you order.
- Latex free: yes.
Every hand and every splint is different, so we recommend speaking with your healthcare provider or therapist about whether this is right for you.
Rolyan Aquatubes specifications
| Brand | Rolyan |
| Length | 60cm |
| Colour | White |
| Latex free | Yes |
Not sure which size? Email us
Email support@mobilityshopdirect.com.au with the answers below. Our team will check them and come back to you with the right tubing, or a better match if this one isn't it.
- What kind of splint are you building?
- Will you use the tube as a line guide, an outrigger or a hinge?
- How thick is the traction line you use?
- Which brand of splinting material is the base made from?
- How many tubes do you need?