Injection Moulding

This group of processes encompass the use of a Closed Mould Tool, into which a Thermoset or Thermoplastic are injected under varying levels of pressure.

Injection moulding tools can include cores and complex sliding arrangements to create multi-dimensional geometry, designed to manufacture 100’s of thousands of components. Tools can also be simplistic and designed only to last a small batch production run, as can be achieved with "Reaction Injection Moulding" (RIM).

Injection Moulding is a term usually used to refer to the injection of a thermoplastic into a metal mould at a high production rate. However, this category covers the many forms of Injection Moulding, including the use of Thermoset and Thermoplastics, operation in a clean room environment, the use of multi-shot and differing material injection and the use of plastic to encase and protect a component by injection of the liquid plastic over existing componentry.

• Conventional Injection Moulding

• Clean Room Injection Moulding

• Multi-Shot Injection Moulding 

• Low Pressure Injection Moulding

• Gas Assisted Injection Moulding

• Structural Foam Injection Moulding

• Reaction Injection Moulding

 A whole range of product types are made with injection moulding, from household washer anti vibration pads through to automotive suspension bushes.