Wax Bath – Homecraft & Rolyan Thermotherapy Units

The Wax Bath range from Homecraft and Rolyan, both Performance Health brands, supports thermotherapy and rehabilitation treatment in clinical and therapy environments. While the term Wax Bath commonly refers to paraffin therapy units for joint and soft tissue care, Rolyan products are primarily designed as splint baths for heating thermoplastic materials used in orthotic fabrication.

It is important to distinguish between paraffin Wax Bath units used for heat therapy and splint baths intended for shaping splinting materials in rehabilitation settings.

Wax Bath vs Splint Bath – Understanding the Difference

A traditional Wax Bath is used for paraffin wax therapy to help relieve joint stiffness, support circulation, and assist in hand rehabilitation programmes.

Rolyan “bath” systems, however, are designed for controlled water heating of thermoplastic splinting materials. These units are widely used by occupational therapists and rehabilitation specialists when preparing custom orthoses.

Although both fall under thermotherapy equipment, their clinical purposes differ significantly.

Rolyan Splint Bath Models

Rolyan Smart Splint Bath

This advanced splint bath features a 2.8-inch digital LED touch display for precise temperature control. It includes dual disinfection systems, combining UV-C germicidal light with a high-heat sanitation cycle.

The unit heats water to splinting temperature in under 30 minutes, supporting efficient workflow in busy therapy departments.

Rolyan Standard Splint Bath

The standard model provides reliable heating performance with a stainless-steel hinged lid and thermoset insulated base for durability. It offers consistent temperature maintenance suitable for routine splint preparation.

Key Features

Designed for thermoplastic splint material heating
Digital LED temperature control (Smart model)
UV-C and high-heat disinfection (Smart model)
Rapid heat-up time
Stainless-steel hinged lid (Standard model)
Durable insulated construction
Suitable for rehabilitation departments

Typical Applications

Orthotic splint fabrication
Hand therapy departments
Occupational therapy clinics
Rehabilitation centres