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2 Contents Why Choose Arlington Laboratories 3 Earmould Styles 4 Earmould Material Selector 8 Earmould Options Guide 9 Earmould Products Hard Soft Hard Flex Tip Silicone Silicone Flex Tip Hearing Protection 14 2

3 Why choose Arlington Laboratories? Arlington is different Arlington Laboratories is a specialist, independent manufacturer with extensive experience in making earmoulds of all sizes from newborns to adults. We work in unique partnership with Mary Hare a charitable organisation with over 70 years of experience of working with those who are deaf. By choosing one of our products you are actively supporting the Mary Hare charity. Quality We will give you a precise earmould each time you place an order with us. Our technicians are trained to the highest standards and we operate under strict quality procedures. Each order is checked prior to despatch to ensure that you get the earmould you need and ordered. Turnaround You can be confident that at Arlington Laboratories we offer fast turnaround on all orders. Product Range At Arlington Laboratories, we are proud to offer the most extensive product range available on the market today, with a wide range of materials, styles, colours, logos and finishing options. Innovation The development of new technology never stops and neither do we. As new products enter the market place, our dedicated product innovation team are constantly researching new products and materials to ensure the latest solutions are always available to you. Training Through our links with Mary Hare s Training Services we are also able to offer a wide range of training courses, some of which are approved by the BSA. Courses include Audiometry & Tympanometry and Otoscopy & Impression Taking. For further information please go to: Customer Service Our friendly, efficient customer service team are on hand to give you any advice that you may need when choosing an earmould. They will also be able to track orders and help you with any general queries. 3

part of the selection process. The following descriptions are designed to aid your selection process. Please contact Customer Service for any further assistance.

4 Earmould Styles The choice of earmould style is wide and varied. The degree of hearing loss, together with a number of other equally important factors including age, dexterity, cosmetics and modification requirements, all need to be taken into consideration as part of the selection process. The following descriptions are designed to aid your selection process. Please contact Customer Service for any further assistance. RIC Custom Mould Thin Tube Custom Mould A customised mould will commonly be used to overcome retention issues or when high in-the-ear gain is required. Arlington Laboratories conventionally makes RIC moulds using soft materials so that a RIC receiver can be inserted and held in place firmly by the elasticity of the mould material. The standard format for this mould is a small and cosmetic meatal tip with a removal cord. If you would like a canal lock or even a full shell version please request on your order. Very large venting remains perfectly possible with this earmould. Please provide the RIC receiver with the order. For use with all micro-bore slim tube or thin tube products when the open fit configuration requires modification for improved gain, retention or feedback resolution. The standard format for this mould is a small and cosmetic meatal tip. If you would like a canal lock or even a full shell version please request on your order. Exceptionally large venting remains possible especially with the use of CAD designed laser printed moulds. Please provide the thin tube with the order. Full Shell The full shell mould is exceptionally sturdy, filling the entire concha of the ear for maximum seal. It can be slightly shelled out for better appearance and is appropriate for fitting moderate to severe hearing losses and provides effective sealing to reduce feedback. Carved Shell The interior of the mould is carved out resulting in an ultra lightweight and ultra soft mould offering superb sealing properties even in deformed ears where retention is a problem. This type of mould is suitable for severe to profound losses, great for paediatrics and highly recommended for pronounced Temporo Mandibular Joint (TMJ) movements. 4

Earmould Styles Skeleton The skeleton mould is inconspicuous and allows ventilation of the concha area. It is suitable for mild to moderate losses.

5 Earmould Styles Skeleton The skeleton mould is inconspicuous and allows ventilation of the concha area. It is suitable for mild to moderate losses. Deluxe Sculptured Skeleton Similar to the carved shell but in skeletal form. This style offers superb sealing properties for severe to profound losses and is great for paediatrics. Half Phantom A skeleton mould with the centre of the band removed. This may ease insertion and removal, may be preferred as being less conspicuous or if there is a deformity in the concha area. Half Shell Canal Mould The half shell mould is comfortable with a minimum of bulk. The helix area is removed for ease of insertion and removal. This style may be chosen if there is difficulty inserting the mould or in the case of a very narrow helix, deformity in the helix area or for cosmetic reasons. The canal mould is the smallest possible. It is comfortable and cosmetically appealing. This type of style requires good in-canal retention features otherwise it may be difficult to retain in the ear. This is suitable for mild to moderate losses and for patients with a deformed pinna. Canal Lock The canal lock is similar to the canal mould but with a spur along the antitragal area to help anchor the mould in place. It is designed to be small and inconspicuous like the canal style but with superior retention. 5

6 Earmould Styles Open Moulds These come in a variety of types and are suitable for high frequency hearing losses where the low frequency hearing is normal. There are 3 different types of custom open moulds, D, E and F available in ring, gap or claw retention styles (the choice between ring, gap or claw being largely patient preference). The acoustic changes that an open mould fitting can achieve will be influenced by the type of vent style that D, E or F carry. D (Half the meatus cut away) This consists of a canal portion which just covers the sound tube. A very large vent which will reduce low frequency amplification whilst allowing low frequencies to pass through to the ear drum naturally. E (No modification to the meatus) There is no outward modification to the meatal portion but this option has the largest possible vent parallel to the sound bore. It has a similar effect to the type D open mould in reducing the low frequencies, perhaps to a lesser degree than types D or F. F (Meatus removed to concha level) F has a similar vent opening to type D but consists of a very short canal portion trimmed to concha level. The effect of a short tip may mean retention of the mould is more difficult. It should reduce the low frequency amplification to the greatest possible extent and a short canal will also enhance the passage of high frequency sound. This is suitable for CROS (Contralateral Routing of Sound Signals) fittings. Janssen Mould Provides an open fitting with minimal contact in the canal area. Like the open moulds above this earmould style is suited to patients with a high frequency hearing loss. 6

Earmould Styles Solid Receiver (Body Worn) These will be used with body worn hearing aids and some types of FM radio hearing aids with an external receiver button which snaps into the mould.

A canal style is available. A vent is standard with a curly tube over-the-ear and a female adaptor.

7 Earmould Styles Solid Receiver (Body Worn) These will be used with body worn hearing aids and some types of FM radio hearing aids with an external receiver button which snaps into the mould. This mould is recommended for severe and profound loss. Broadcasting Moulds The skeleton style earmould is used extensively by reporters, broadcast professionals and law enforcement agencies. A canal style is available. A vent is standard with a curly tube over-the-ear and a female adaptor. Custom Earphone Mould Custom Earphone moulds are perfect for most mobile phone or Bluetooth headsets requiring a mini style adaptor. These are ideal for most brands of earphones where the sound fidelity of the music is important to the listener. Solid Earplug Custom fit earplugs provide outstanding noise protection for a variety of recreational and occupational environments. The corded plug option allows the wearer to place the plugs around their necks when not in use. Also available in filtered style; 5 different acoustic filters are available, offering a range from low to very high attenuation with only the harmful level filtered out, while ambient noise and speech level remain clearly audible. Swim Plug Swim plugs are made of super soft silicone to help to prevent the ingress of water into the ear canal. They are also available in soft hydro phobic floatable silicone. 7

8 Earmould Material Selector Hard Soft Style Hard Flex Tip Silicone Silicone Flex Tip Shell Carved Shell Skeleton Open Moulds Half Shell Canal Canal Lock Solid Half Phantom Custom RIC Tip Custom Thin Tube Tip Swim Noise Material Options UV Laser Printed Heat Cure Titanium Gold Plated Soft Shore Mid Shore Firm Shore Floatable Molloplast 8

9 Earmould Options Guide Hard Soft Hard Flex Tip UV Laser Printed Heat Cure Gold Plated Titanium Soft Shore Mid Shore Colours Firm Shore Glitters Floatable Options Molloplast Clear Translucent Pink Red Yellow Blue Dark Green Pale Green Black White Azure Blue Fuchsia Pink Orange Violet Fluorescent Marble Red Glitter Blue Glitter Green Glitter Silver Glitter Gold Glitter Purple Glitter Pink Glitter Mother of Pearl Glitter Multi-coloured Glitter Tube Lock Elbow StarQuick Select-a-vent Libby Horn Cord Transfers / Logos * *Dependent on earmould style selected 9

10 Earmould Products Hard Acrylic is the most commonly used earmould material as it is cosmetically appealing and can be easily modified. Fine grade dental acrylic is available in a wide range of colours and tints, exact shades may vary. Thin Tube Custom Tip Full Shell Carved Shell Half Shell Skeleton Half Phantom Canal Mould Canal Lock Open Mould* Broadcasting Mould EM2114TT EM2106 EM2106CS EM2124 EM2107 EM2117 EM2114 EM2114L EM2122 EM2127 * Please specify style when ordering Options available: (use earmould code above plus option code below when required) U.V - (UV) This is a hard Ultra Violet cured non-allergenic material with the same cosmetic appeal as hard acrylic. Available in Clear. Laser Printed - (LASER) A state-of-the-art light curing non-allergenic material specifically developed for 3D printing of Earmoulds. This revolutionary approach to earmould fabrication utilises advanced CAD modelling software and hardware within the manufacturing process, providing styling and vent options previously considered impossible. Heat Cure - (HEAT) Heat cure acrylic is cured under vacuum at a high temperature to provide a mould with excellent nonallergenic properties. The production process allows for the evaporation of residual liquid providing a crystal clear mould which will not discolour. Gold Plated - (GOLD) Traditional hard moulds plated in medical grade gold. Excellent non-allergenic properties. Titanium - (TITAN) Titanium provides an option for the most severe of allergy cases. These moulds are digitally printed in biocompatible, medical grade titanium. 10

Earmould Products Soft This acrylic material is thermoelastic, it softens with body temperature and is available in a range of colours. It is cosmetically appealing and can easily be modified.

Thin Tube Custom Tip RIC Custom Tip Full Shell Carved Shell Half Shell Skeleton Canal Mould Canal Lock Solid Mould (with ring and spring) EM2116TT EM2116RIC EM2112 EM2112HLW EM2126 EM2121

provide a mould with excellent non allergenic properties. The production process allows for the evaporation of residual liquid providing a crystal clear mould which will not discolour.

11 Earmould Products Soft This acrylic material is thermoelastic, it softens with body temperature and is available in a range of colours. It is cosmetically appealing and can easily be modified. It is recommended for fitting moderate to severe losses. Thin Tube Custom Tip RIC Custom Tip Full Shell Carved Shell Half Shell Skeleton Canal Mould Canal Lock Solid Mould (with ring and spring) EM2116TT EM2116RIC EM2112 EM2112HLW EM2126 EM2121 EM2116 EM2116L EM2113 Options available: (use earmould code above plus option code below when required) Heat Cure - (HEAT) Heat cure acrylic is cured under vacuum at a high temperature to provide a mould with excellent non allergenic properties. The production process allows for the evaporation of residual liquid providing a crystal clear mould which will not discolour. Hard Flex Tip This combination gives the cosmetic and convenience properties of hard acrylic but with the additional comfort and sealing properties of soft acrylic with the addition of a flex tip. Full Shell Half Shell Skeleton Half Phantom Canal Mould Canal Lock Solid Mould (with ring and spring) EM2110 EM2125 EM2111 EM2118 EM2115 EM2115L EM

12 Earmould Products Silicone Silicones offer superior acoustic sealing properties and are suitable for severe to profound hearing losses. They are durable, hard wearing and offer minimum risk of allergy or skin sensitivity. All silicone moulds come in clear as standard but some types are available in additional colours. Thin Tube Custom Tip RIC Custom Tip Full Shell Carved Shell Half Shell Skeleton Half Phantom Canal Mould Solid Mould (with receiver clip) Swim Mould Custom Earphone Mould Digimould Carved Shell Digimould Full Shell Digimould Carved Skeleton EM2129TT EM2129BRIC EM2108 EM2108CS EM2134 EM2109 EM2133 EM2129 EM2102 EM2119 EM9399 EM3145 EM3108 EM3146 Options available: (use earmould code above plus option code below when required) Option Hardness Colours Glitters Florescents Logos/ Transfers Shine Standard Colour Soft SOFT < 30 Shore Clear Mid MID Shore Clear Firm FIRM > 45 Shore Clear Molloplast* MOLLO Shore Pink *Molloplast is a premium silicone with exceptional hypoallergenic properties, it works well with patients who suffer from skin irritation such as eczema and psoriasis. 12

Earmould Products Swim Plugs Swim plugs are made of super soft silicone to help to prevent the ingress of water into the ear canal. They are also available in soft hydro-phobic floatable silicone.

13 Earmould Products Swim Plugs Swim plugs are made of super soft silicone to help to prevent the ingress of water into the ear canal. They are also available in soft hydro-phobic floatable silicone. Swim Plug EM2119* *Please specify if you require floatable on your order Silicone Flex Tip A shore rating can be combined allowing a very soft meatal portion that can be chemically bonded to a less flexible concha area to create a flex tip effect. Available in a variety of colours. Full Shell Half Shell Skeleton Half Phantom Canal Mould Canal Lock EM2110FT EM2125FT EM2111FT EM2118FT EM2115FT EM2115LFT 13

Hearing Protection Solid Noise Plugs Custom fit noise plugs provide outstanding noise protection for a variety of

Silicone Full Shell Noise Plug Silicone Half Shell Noise Plug Silicone Canal Sleep Plug EM2137 EM2157 EM2129SL *Canal Sleep

fitted. This permits reception of conversational speech, aeration and changes in air pressure in the users ear canal.

Please specify which filter is required when ordering.

Filter F8 Spare Filter F7 Spare Filter F6 Spare Filter F4 EM2138 EM2158 EM2161 ENG00-024 ENG00-023 ENG00-022 ENG00-021

14 Hearing Protection Solid Noise Plugs Custom fit noise plugs provide outstanding noise protection for a variety of recreational and occupational environments. Available in comfortable soft, mid or firm silicone. Silicone Full Shell Noise Plug Silicone Half Shell Noise Plug Silicone Canal Sleep Plug EM2137 EM2157 EM2129SL *Canal Sleep Plug Alpine Filtered Noise Plugs Custom filtered noise plugs have a sound bore through the mould into which a filter is fitted. This permits reception of conversational speech, aeration and changes in air pressure in the users ear canal. A choice of filter depending upon the need, acts to attenuate the noise by varying degrees of frequency. Please specify which filter is required when ordering. Silicone Full Shell Filtered Plug Silicone Half Shell Filtered Plug Silicone Canal Filtered Plug Spare Filter F10 Spare Filter F8 Spare Filter F7 Spare Filter F6 Spare Filter F4 EM2138 EM2158 EM2161 ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG Custom Headphone Tips Our custom headphone tips are compatible with most in-ear style headphones, pushing onto the earbud. They provide excellent comfort, reduce background noise and give great sound fidelity to the listener. Earphone Mould Silicone EM

Hearing Protection Musicians Hearing Protectors Musicians earplugs are flat-response attenuators which replicate the natural response of the open ear, so that sound heard through these plugs has the

Without moulded cord handle With moulded cord handle PerformER10 Musicians Earplugs EM2149 ProtectER10 Musicians Earplugs EM2149H PerformER15 Musicians Earplugs EM2139 ProtectER15 Musicians Earplugs

Cord Spare Filter 15 (Clear) Spare Filter 25 (Clear) Spare Filter 30 (Clear) ENG12-002 ENG12-003 ENG12-008 Mould Cord 17 Metal Detectable Cord ENG40-044 ENG97-000 Tunz Ideal for MP3 Players, gaming

15 Hearing Protection Musicians Hearing Protectors Musicians earplugs are flat-response attenuators which replicate the natural response of the open ear, so that sound heard through these plugs has the same quality as the original sound, just quieter. These are available with different filters depending on the musicians requirements. Without moulded cord handle With moulded cord handle PerformER10 Musicians Earplugs EM2149 ProtectER10 Musicians Earplugs EM2149H PerformER15 Musicians Earplugs EM2139 ProtectER15 Musicians Earplugs EM2139H PerformER25 Musicians Earplugs EM2140 ProtectER25 Musicians Earplugs EM2140H PerformER30 Musicians Earplugs EM2150 ProtectER30 Musicians Earplugs EM2150H Spare Filter 10 (Clear) ENG Cord Spare Filter 15 (Clear) Spare Filter 25 (Clear) Spare Filter 30 (Clear) ENG ENG ENG Mould Cord 17 Metal Detectable Cord ENG ENG Tunz Ideal for MP3 Players, gaming devices, computers and more, Tunz Customer Audio Monitors provide pure listening enjoyment. They are custom fit precisely to the ear and block out unwanted noise, delivering ultimate comfort and crystal clear sound clarity. Tunz Duo CE HM2 SoundGear - Shooting and Industrial The SoundGear Shooting and Industrial hearing protection range offers advanced environmental awareness with digital technology whilst also protecting hearing through its instant and automatic compression trigger that suppresses loud noise. There are 3 different models with various technology levels to choose from. SoundGear Behind the Ear SoundGear In the Canal SoundGear In the Ear Silver SoundGear In the Ear Platinum PGS M2S PGS M2P 15

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Earmould product guide

Earmould product guide Contents Why choose Arlington Laboratories? 3 Earmould styles 4 Earmould material selector 8 Earmould options guide 9 Earmould products 10 Hearing protection 13 2 Why choose Arlington