Injection Moulding Company Bristol

Plastic injection moulding entails the melting of tiny thermoplastic polymers, often in the form of plastic pellets, to render them pliable for pouring into a mould. This molten polymer is then transformed into the precise shape necessary for creating an object, piece of equipment, or component.

What sets this process apart is its versatility, allowing for the attainment of exact specifications in quantities that align with the client’s specific project requirements. Its adaptability makes it particularly well-suited for crafting prototypes for updated products or for introducing entirely new items to the market. The plastic injection moulding process, while highly flexible, consists of several precise stages, starting with the initial design of custom moulds and culminating in rigorous quality controls. In the intermediate stages, complex technology is responsible for shaping the plastic injection-moulded components.

Initially, a computer directs plastic pellets into a cutting-edge moulding machine located in Bristol, guiding them from the hopper through the machine to heat and subsequently injecting the molten plastic via a nozzle into the mould. The mould maintains stability as the plastic cools and solidifies into the desired shape. As the plastic cools, it expands, causing the mould components to separate and release the finished product, which is then prepared for inspection.