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Earmold MaterialsAcrylicThis is a hard material in which most earmold styles can be fabricated. The exceptions are: hollowed canals, swim plugs, knock outs and race car driver molds. VinylIs a soft, flexible material in which most earmold styles can be fabricated. Good for children and senior citizens. Recommended for mild to profound losses. (Note: This material will shrink after 9-11 months.) Standard SiliconeThis material is a flexible, inert rubber. Most earmold styles can be fabricated in this material. Recommended for severe to profound losses. Medical Grade SiliconeThis material is a soft, flexible inert rubber. Most earmold styles can be fabricated in this material. The exceptions are: hollowed canals, skeletons, semi-skeletons, non-occluding styles, and canal with locks. Most allergy problems can be solved with this material. Recommended for mild to profound losses. (Note: this material is preferred by children(due to the colors available) and is excellent for high-gain hearing aids. BodysoftThis material will soften with body heat. All earmold styles can be fabricated, with the exception of hollowed canals. Recommended for mild to profound losses. |
| Standard Tubing
Styles |
Suggested
Loss |
Loss in
Decibels |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Std. Wall (.076 x .116) | mild to moderate | 30 to 50 |
| 13 Hvy. Wall (.076 x .130) | moderate to severe | 50 to 70 |
| 13 Dbl. Wall (.076 x .140) | severe to profound |
70 to 100 |
| 3MM or 4MM horn is used to reproduce high frequency signals out to 2000 to 9000 Hz. (Note: Recommended for mild to severe losses.) |