Custom Injection Mouldings

Component Force offer a start to finish service for customers looking for a custom part and with tooling from just £495 + VAT we are possibly the best in the business to deal with your custom project.

Custom Injection Moulding manufactured parts are available in different hardness’s of plastic, so it is suitable for mouldings such as plastic caps, grips, covers, and many more.

So for all of your custom injection moulding enquiries call the sales team today on 01634 245999 or email our Component Experts on nbd@component-force.co.uk

Component Force New business development team

An update from the Component Force New business development team:

One of our most challenging tasks to date was trying to design and manufacture a custom cap for a component which was being used in the aerospace industry.
The large plastic cap had to grip on to the part whilst in transit to protect the surface, be easy to fit, reusable, durable and made in a bright, visible colour. We started looking at different shapes and designs for the large plastic cap, even looking at the possibility of making it a Hex cap shape to ensure the large plastic cap fitted snugly on to the part.

Our own engineers at Component Force then modified the tooling which we originally had to make the cap slightly longer and made the cap in a bright yellow PVC.

The end product has turned out to be a grate success and the customer is very happy.

If our plastic Component Experts can help you on a special project please contact them now on 01634 245999 or email: nbd@component-force.co.uk

Custom Dip Moulding

Component Force Ltd offers a complete solution to your custom dip moulding needs.
With our in-house engineering and manufacturing plant we can accommodate basic custom dip moulding projects (with tooling starting from just £95) as well as high volume and complex custom dip moulded designs.

These plastic parts can be manufactured in Gloss, Semi-matt, Matt and Textured finishes and specific shore hardness’s are available on request.

We stock a large range of standard colours and can RAL colour match.

We provide a fast turnaround time for samples and are always on hand for technical advice.
In addition to our custom dip moulding capabilities we also offer custom injection moulding.

If you would like further information or advice please feel welcome to contact the Component Force sales team on 01634 245999 or email us at enquiries@component-force.co.uk

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