plastic options from commodity to engineered or custom formulated
Let’s get the material right.
Selecting the right material is critical to plastic molding, function and cost. Our Engineers work with you to understand your application, performance requirements, cost targets and operating environment to provide the best options for plastic resin choices.
Designing with reality in mind.
While people often think of plastic components to simply reduce cost, the reality is that there are situations where plastics will out-perform their metal counterpart. The key to this? Selecting the right material, proper design and proper molding. Don’t worry, that’s what we’re here to help make happen!
PLASTIC APPLICATION EXAMPLES
Assembly & sub-assemblies
Bearings
Bushings
Cases
Consumer goods
Enclosures
Extrusions
High wear / long life
High durability (destructive environment)
High performance plastics (including PEEK®, Torlon®, Aurum®)
Hoses
Housings
In-mold decoration (IMD)
Large / heavy components (shrouds, small engine fenders, enclosures)
Over-molded electronics
Ports & connectors (wire connectors)
Rapid prototypes
Resin color matching
Short-run, bridge or high volume production
TPE / TPU / TPR
Two-shot (co-injection)
Vibration dampers & mounts
Welding (sonic, hot plate, spin)
PLASTIC MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES
MOLDING CAPABILITY
Injection - Small (5T-25T)
Injection - Medium (30T-500T)
Injection - Large (550T-3200T)
Blow Molding
Injection Blow Molding
Extrusion
USA
6 presses
8 presses
3 presses
4 presses
5 presses
Yes
MEXICO
7 presses
12 presses
9 presses
8 presses
3 presses
n/a
CHINA
18 presses
27 presses
8 presses
6 presses
3 presses
Yes
EUROPE
4 presses
6 presses
2 presses
n/a
n/a
n/a
TAIWAN
11 presses
14 presses
5 presses
4 presses
n/a
Yes
APPLICATION EXAMPLES
CAPABILITY
Assembly
Cleanroom
Color Matching
Commodity Resins (LDPE, HDPE, PP, ABS, etc.)
Engineered Resins (PA, Glass Fill, Blends)
High Performance (PEEK, Torlon, Specialty)
TPE/TPU/TPR
IMD (In-Mold Decorating)
Overmolding
Welding (Sonic, Spin, Hot Plate)
Pad Print/Foil
USA
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
n/a
Yes
Yes
Yes
MEXICO
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
n/a
Yes
Yes
Yes
CHINA
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
EUROPE
n/a
n/a
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
n/a
n/a
n/a
Yes
n/a
TAIWAN
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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We often work with customers to convert metal applications to plastic. With the right design and material selection, plastic can out-perform many metal counterparts and reduce cost. Below are examples of good metal to plastic conversion application candidates:
Metal castings
Wear surfaces / bearings
Metal assemblies (multiple components, welding)
Heavily machined parts
Ports, tubes, connectors
Applications requiring chemical resistance
Noise reduction
Weight reduction
Fill tubes
Tanks
Covers / shrouds
Is your part a good candidate for reducing cost and improving performance? Let’s find out!
Trademarks and trade names are not registered to Radius LLC. PEEK is a registered trademark of Victrex USA, Inc. Torlon is a registered trademark of Solvay. Aurum is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.