New Larger Size Domed Round Tube Insert 76.2mm

Our already extensive range of Domed Round Tube Inserts has now been increased to include a larger size than previously available. Rti1348 is a new item made to suit 76.2mm tubes and offers a cost effective solution when compared to the alternatives made from steel. Domed Round Tube Inserts are available via our website to suit a wide variety of applications and we are stockists of the most popular sizes. We also offer this new size of Domed Round Tube Insert in a range of colours and can even colour match to specific RAL codes – quotations available on request.

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