Plastics Injection Moulding

Plastics Injection Moulding Plastics Molding

For our clients, we are using the most cost-effective plastic injection mouldings manufacturing processes. Our wide selection of plastic injection moulding machines ensures that it is easy to satisfy any custom moulding specifications. We are capable of manufacturing plastic injection mouldings weighing between 1 g and 48 kg and with a surface area of up to 1.5m2.

We have over 25 years of experience in plastic injection moulding. With years of comprehensive moulding experience, we frequently produce complex and large plastic injection moulded parts requiring accuracy, functionality, and aesthetic qualities for custom manufacturing.

You will benefit from this by partnering with us by access to our highly qualified professional professionals who are here to provide solutions to your plastic moulding problems.

We offer as well gas-assisted plastic injection moulding – a new technology that offers great opportunities to reduce costs and improve the appearance of finished products.

Below you can find only some of the materials we can use for plastics injection moulding:

Abbreviation Full Name Brand Names Properties Applications
ABS Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Cycolac, Magnum, Novodur Tough, opaque, rigid, hard, high gloss Automotive, office machines, domestic appliances, refrigeration, pipe fittings
ASA Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylonitrile Luran S, Geloy A rigid, transparent, tougher alternative to Styrene Automotive, telephones, traffic signs, electric fan components, washbasins
BDS Butadiene Styrene Block Copolymer

(See also SBC/SBS)

 Kibiton Tough, crystal clear Medical products, drawing instruments
EVA Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer Evatane, Escorene Tough, semi-opaque, flexible, good low-temperature properties Food packaging, surgical products, ice cube trays, bicycle saddles
HDPE (PE-HD) High Density Polyethylene Rigidex, Lutene Tough, semi-rigid, translucent, excellent weatherability/chemical resistance Containers, bottle crates, food storage boxes, housewares, dustbins, pipe fittings
HIPS High Impact Polystyrene Lacqrene, Polystyrol, Styron A-Tech Rigid, hard, translucent Household appliances, toys, disposable cups, toilet seats
LCP Liquid Crystal Polymer Vectra, Xydar High stiffness, excellent stability at high temperatures Precision parts, stainless steel and ceramic replacement, electrical connectors, surgical instruments, dental tools
LDPE (PE-LD) Low-Density Polyethylene Lupolen, Escorene, Hostalen Flexible, translucent, durable, good weather ability/low-temperature performance, excellent chemical resistance Lids and closures, containers, bins, laundry baskets
LLDPE Linear Low Density Polyethylene Dowlex, Escorene, Innovex Stronger and tougher than LDPE, better mechanical properties at low and high temperatures Closures, screw caps, cold room containers, high-quality housewares, toys
MDPE (PE-MD) Medium Density Polyethylene Marlex, Rigidex Fits midway between High and Low-Density Polyethylene Containers, closures, pipe fittings
PA Polyamide (Nylon)
PA6 Polyamide 6 (Nylon 6) Akulon, Ultramid, Technyl Rigid, tough, translucent, resistance to oils, good dielectric resistance, hard wearing Gears, bearings, bushes
PA11 Polyamide 11 (Nylon 11) Rilsan, Lubricomp, Thermocomp, Grilamid As for Nylon 6 but better performance over a wider range of temperatures Cable ties, aircraft battery cases, sports equipment
PA12 Polyamide 12 (Nylon 12)
PA46 Polyamide 46 (Nylon 46) Stanyl
PA66 Polyamide 66 (Nylon 66) Zytel, Maranyl, Akulon Higher impact strength and better low-temperature properties than Nylon 6 Automotive fans, door handles and filters, kitchen appliance housings
PAA6 Polyarylamide Ixef High rigidity, excellent strength, high temperature performance comparable to metals Automotive under bonnet components and door handles, electric motor housings, furniture
PBT Polybutylene Terephthalate Arnite, Valox, Celanex Rigid, extremely tough, clear, wide operating temperature range Automotive windscreen wiper arms and door handles, electronic parts, household appliances
PC Polycarbonate Calibre, Makrolon, Lexan Rigid, tough, excellent impact resistance, good weatherability and dimensional stability Medical, glazing, lighting, CDs/DVDs, spectacles, safety helmets, automotive light covers and clear roof panels
PC/ABS Polycarbonate/ABS blend Bayblend, Pulse Combination of PC and ABS properties Similar applications to ABS but where greater toughness required
PE Polyethylene Rigidex, Lupolen
PEEK Polyether Etherketone Victrex Outstanding stability at wide temperature range, high cost, specialist Chemotherapy devices, surgical tools, microwave grills
PEI Polyetherimide Ultem High strength, excellent flame and heat resistance Medical devices, electrical insulators, pharmaceutical process equipment
PET Polyethylene Terephthalate Arnite A, Impet, Valox Tough, good impact strength, clear, good high temperature performance Blow moulded bottles
PES Polyethersulphone Radel A, Victrex Tough, wide operating temperature, self-extinguishing Microwave grills and dishes, medical respirators, dental reamers
PMMA Polymethyl Methacrylate (Acrylic) Diakon, Plexiglas Hard, rigid, crystal clear, good weatherability Lenses. Lighting covers (indoor and outdoor), automotive rear light lenses
POM Polyoxymethylene (Acetal)(Polyformaldehyde) Delrin, Hostaform, Iupital Rigid, very tough, translucent, good dimensional stability and electrical properties Gears, bearings, electric kettles, plumbing fittings, valve and pump housings, automotive fuel systems
POM-H Acetal Homopolymer Delrin, Hostaform, Iupital Higher rigidity and resistance to fatigue than copolymers
POM-K Acetal Copolymer Delrin, Hostaform, Iupital Better resistance to hot water and alkalis and better long term temperature properties than homopolymers
PP Polypropylene Novolen, Capilene, Innovene Semi rigid, translucent, excellent chemical resistance, good recyclability Crates and bins, housewares, washing machine drums, plumbing fittings, kettle bodies, automotive bumpers and dashboards
PPE Polyphenylene Ether Noryl See PPO
PPO Polyphenylene Oxide (usually modified – PPO-M) Noryl, Luranyl Rigid, tough, opaque, wide operating temperature, excellent dialectric properties, may be self extinguishing Washing machine, dishwasher and pump components, electrical and automotive components
PPS Polyphenylene Sulphide Fortron, Ryton Rigid, tough, high temperature resistance (continuous use up to 240C), good mechanical and insulation properties Often used as aluminium replacement, connectors, terminal blocks, sockets, coil formers, relay components, automotive ignition parts
PPVC (PVC-P) Plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride Solvic, Vinnol Flexible, strong, high abrasion resistance, good weathering properties Footwear, garden hoses, electric cable insulation
PS (GPPS) Polystyrene Lacqrene, Polystyrol Rigid, high gloss and transparency, brittle Toys, disposable tumblers, containers
PSU Polysulphone Udel Tough, wide operating temperature, self-extinguishing, amber colour, Microwave grills and dishes, dental reamers, dialysis equipment, stainless steel and glass replacement for milk collection equipment
PVC Polyvinyl Chloride
PVDF Polyvinylidene Flouride Kynar, Solef Strong, tough, excellent chemical and heat resistance and UV stability, translucent milky white Valves, pumps and bearings, mainly in the chemical process industries
SAN Styrene Acrylonitrile Coplymer Tyril, Lustran Rigid, tough, transparent, resistant to oils and greases Automotive real lamp covers and reflectors, refrigerator doors and trays, washing machine trims and windows, quality kitchen utensils
UPVC (PVC-U) Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride Corvic, Geon Rigid, tough, good weatherability, flame retardant, usually clear Replacement windows and doors, pipes and fittings, rainwater goods and bottles
PP-EPDM Rubber Modified/Reinforced Polypropylene Alfater XL, Keltan Tough, flexible, off-white Automotive bumpers and door protection strips
SBC/SBS Styrene Butadiene Styrene Block Coplymer Styrolux Tough, less brittle than GPPS, crystal clear Centrifuge tubes, medical bottles and mouth tubes, pens and drawing instruments
TPE Thermoplastic Elastomer (Rubber) Flexible, good low-temperature properties Rubber replacement, automotive gaiters, seals and gaskets. Used for overmoulding to provide ‘soft-touch’.
TP-EE Thermoplastic Elastomer – Ether Ester Arnitel, Hytrel
TPR Thermoplastic Rubber (Elastomer)
TPV Thermoplastic Elastomer or Rubber – Crosslinked Santoprene, Lamod
TPU Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastolan, Estane Range from hard and rigid to soft and flexible, better abrasion and tear resistance than rubber, excellent weatherability and UV resistance Bellows, diaphragms, gaskets and seals, machinery mounts, shoe soles and heels. Overmoulding, especially in automotive interiors
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