Threaded Rubber Feet Blog

Threaded Rubber Feet Blog
Threaded rubber feet are great for machine mounts or equipment mounts as they help to reduce the amount of vibration transmitted from the equipment to the floor or bench etc.

They also offer a greater grip than a standard adjustable foot with a plastic base.

If you are trying to increase the heigh of your product then these threaded rubber feet are great for doing that from a standard product range.

Please let me know if you have any questions about this product.

Thank you.

James Gardner

School Chair Feet Blog

School Chair Feet Blog

Replacing school chairs can be very expensive. The cheaper alternative is to replace the feet. Some of the benefits that schools have found are:-

· Health & Safety – protect students from sharp edges on chair legs
· Eliminate or reduce damage to flooring saving you money
· Reduction in classroom background noise to aid concentration

I heard a report that a child had been seriously injured from a chair leg that didn't have a protective foot in the end of the tube. Because of this I am offering a FREE school chair feet sample pack!

Please contact me and I will send one out to you free of charge.

Thank you. James Gardner

Plastic Hinges

Plastic Hinges

We have just added a new range of plastic hinges to our website.

Please click here to view the link: HINGES

These heavy duty hinges are great for outdoor use as they will not rust or corrode.

Thank you for taking the time to read this blog.

James Gardner

Rubber Washers Blog

Rubber Washers Blog

Why chose rubber washers over nylon washers? One of the reasons would be they offer a greater anti-vibration element to them than the standard nylon washers.

The rubber is a black TPR material. TPR stands for Thermoplastic Rubber and can stand temperature ratings of between +135c to -40c. It also has a good performance rating in resisting strong acids & alkalis. It also has a good resistance to sunlight.

Please let me know any comments you have about these rubber washers and if you have used them before in the past and what you thought of them.

Thank you.

James Gardner

Plastic Caps Blog

Plastic Caps Blog

This style of flexible plastic caps are made using the dip moulding process. This is clearly visible by the tear drop in the centre of the moulding.

There is a large range of different colours and flexibility within this range.

The internal diameter of the flexible plastic caps can range from 1mm up to 600mm and in a range of lengths from 5mm to 750mm long.

There is also a high temperature cap range available with the same dimension. These will withstand temperatures of +200c.

Please feel free to ask questions or comment about this flexible plastic caps blog.

View the range of plastic caps from our website: http://www.componentforce.com/en/category/1/plastic-caps

Thank you.

James Gardner

Plastic Dip Moulding Blog

What is Plastic Dip Moulding?

This Blog on Plastic Dip Moulding is to help you understand the simple process of making Plastic Caps, Hand Grips, Sleeves and Custom mouldings.

The process starts with a "male former" in the shape and size of the inside of the finished mould that is required.

1) This tool or tools are placed into a "pre-heat" oven and bought up to a set temperature over a set period of time.

2) The tools are then dipped into a bath of liquid PVC plastic to a set length. The tools then dwell in the bath of liquid PVC for a set amount of time and then removed from the tank at a set speed.

3) The tools are placed into the "cure" oven at a set temperature for a set amount of time. This stage is the most sensitive stage as it will cure the plastic parts so that they do not rip or tare once they have cooled down which is the 4th process.

4) The cooling stage is done immersing the tools (now coated in plastic) to a set length for a set amount of time in a bath of cool water.

5) To remove the plastic moulds from the tools is done by using a high pressure airline. The operator directs the air between the tool and the plastic mould and the parts slide off into a catch net or gloved hand.

6) The plastic parts are then placed into cooling trays before being bagged or boxed.
The process sounds simple and it is, although there is a real art and skill to getting it correct day in day out.

If you have any comments or questions on the plastic dip moulding blog please feel free to submit them.

Thank you, James Gardner

What is the Plastic Expert Blog all about?

I have created this Plastic Expert Blog to enable people who have questions about Plastic moulding and Plastic Components to submit their questions for free advice.

I have a wealth of personal experience in the industry and would welcome the challenge to use my knowledge and my fellow experts out there to answer your questions.

Feel free to ask any questions at the Plastic Expert Blog about Plastic, Rubber of Foam mouldings and Components. No question is to silly.

I will try to answer all question as quickly as possible.

Thank you for visiting the Plastic Expert Blog.

James Gardner