Industrial Plastic Injection Molding

Production solutions that increase quality, security and provide cost advantages for the Industrial Market are:

• Cavity Sorting
• Insert Molding
• Real Time Production Reporting
• Material Handling
• Precision Color Blending
• Product Development
• Over Molding
• Decoupled III Systematic Molding
• Project Launch & Transfer
• Multi-shot Molding
• Product Validation
• Program Management
• Assembly
• Part Verification

Industrial Plastic Types and Their Applications

Our clients range from businesses in the construction and automotive industries to the pharmaceutical and medical markets. To meet their diverse needs, we tailor our injection molding solutions based on their specific requirements. We ensure efficient production of uniformly high-quality industrial plastic components, utilizing industry best practices to maintain uniformity even with complex designs.

We work with various plastics, depending on our client’s requirements and the intended application of the components to be produced. The following are some examples:

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)

ABS is a thermoplastic terpolymer composed of acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene. Heat- and impact-resistant, ABS exhibits excellent toughness yet is relatively straightforward to machine. It softens when heated to approximately 221 °F and hardens when cooled.

Because of its durability, versatility and affordability, ABS is used to create a wide variety of products, such as:

• Small kitchen appliances
• Vehicle components
• Wall socket face guards
• LEGO bricks
• Computer keys

High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

HDPE is a petroleum-based thermoplastic polymer that has excellent tensile strength and a significant strength-to-density ratio. Its impact resistance, high melting point and resistance to chemicals make it a popular option for those who need to mass-produce food and beverage containers quickly.  

To achieve the best possible results in HDPE molding, it must be heated to its melt temperature, between 400 °F up and 430 °F. At this point, HDPE is easier to mold into the desired product.

HDPE comes in rigid and soft forms. Everyday items made from HDPE include:

• Bottles for cleaning products and other household chemicals
• Pipe systems
• Bottles for personal care products, such as liquid soap and shampoo
• Outdoor furniture
• Motor oil containers
• Children’s toys

Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

Made from ethylene, LDPE has a lower density than HDPE. Unlike the latter, which is opaque with linear molecules, LDPE is transparent with branched molecules. It’s soft, lightweight, impact-resistant and impervious to hazardous materials and moisture.

LDPE is a durable and resilient industrial plastic, but it is not rigid like HDPE. It is not recommended for products that require structural strength. It is mostly used to make bags for groceries, frozen food, dry cleaning and the like, as well as:

• Tubing
• Squeeze bottles for condiments
• Shrink wrap
• Insulation for cables and wires
• Exterior vehicle panels

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

Strong yet lightweight, PET is a thermoplastic polymer better known as polyester in the textiles industry. It is considered a “green plastic” as it melts and liquefies when exposed to very high temperatures instead of burning as other plastics do. It is also fully recyclable.

Because it is shatterproof as well as strong, PET is widely used to make bottles and containers for beverages. Unlike other forms of plastic that may burst or break under the pressure of carbonation or during transport, bottles made from PET will remain intact.

PET is also used for:

Food packaging materials

Interior finishing of vehicles

Containers for products that require preservation, such as cosmetics and medicines

Other Plastic Types We Use in Injection Molding

• Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
• Acetal/ Polyoxymethylene (POM)
• Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
• Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)

To learn more about our industrial plastic and injection molding solutions, contact us.