Dip Molding
Dip Molding
Dip molding is essentially a technique for the economical production of flexible and semi-rigid PVC
PVC Molding
The process needs only simple aluminum tooling, shaped by machining or casting, to the internal dimensions of the required molding. It is because such tooling is inexpensive by comparison, for instance, with injection molding, that small and medium quantities can be produced economically. Complex shapes can be molded allowing considerable design freedom.
The natural finish of the moldings is smooth, glossy, textured or matte and shows no tool split lines. We have been a leader in the development of the process and its applications for over 35 years. We have our own tool room from which we develop concept prototypes and manufacture production tooling.
A substantial number of our employees have worked with us for over 35 years. Consequently, a major asset of our company and available to our customers, is a reservoir of specialized technical know-how about the process of dip molding.
Our quality assurance procedures have been approved by all our major customers, who include leading names in the automotive, electrical and mechanical engineering industries.
Plastic Casting
Plastic Casting is a variation of the dipping process generally employed for the manufacture of flat moldings which require a raised or patterned design on one face only. Moldings such as the model tire wheel illustrated can be cast with a surface detailed pattern on more than one face.
By using a hollow cavity tool, typical applications include floor or heel mats for medium quantity production cars and other specialist vehicles, non-slip mats for office machinery, retaining straps, foot pads for gymnasium equipment and many other applications where superior high definition and surface appearance is important.
The majority of castings are manufactured in PVC although other materials such as polyurethane can be employed. Molding can be produced up to a size of 1m x 1m x 50mm thick. Tooling is either machined aluminum or electro-formed trays embodying the required pattern or surface finish.
Most grades of plastisol can be used in the process. Color matching services to customers specific requirements are formulated in our own laboratory.