Plastic Injection Moulding

Amtek Plastics UK Ltd offers the complete solution for plastic injection moulding all under-one-roof from concept design and manufacture to assembly and packaging, plus warehousing and distribution on an international basis.

Amtek Plastics UK Ltd is a plastic injection moulder with a renowned history in plastic injection moulding, specialising in the manufacture of high-volume quality plastic parts and products. Our attention to detail is unparalleled within our industry and we take pride in every single consignment dispatched from our distribution and warehousing facility in Newton Abbot, South Devon. We continuously invest in our team training and development here at Amtek Plastics UK Ltd, as we believe that a team that is kept up to date can exceed customer expectations.

We manufacture plastic products for clients in a wide range of sectors and industries, including:

Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
Retail
Construction
Agriculture
Electronics
Aerospace
Defence
Automotive
Sanitary

Our ERP software system enables clients to track their products through the manufacturing process, view stock levels and remotely trigger the manufacture of more products so they can stay ahead of demand. This gives clients complete control of their manufacturing. In some cases, we can manufacture more products ready for distribution within 24 hours!

Our Facilities and Services

Our facility, of over 5000 sq ft, is fully equipped with a complete range of plastic injection moulding machines ranging from 40 tons to 480 tons in pressure. Our variety of machines enable us to provide you with a complete range of options for your product manufacture.

Our distribution centre has now doubled our floor space by adding an additional 5000 sq ft - and we are now on the hunt for larger premises! This enables us to offer our clients a complete warehousing and distribution service.

We are constantly investing in new plastic injection moulding machinery to keep up with the ever-changing technology within our industry, and in turn this enables us to become even more efficient with our manufacturing. We also have a variety of finishing machines ranging from sonic welding, inserting and heat staking through to drilling and everything in-between.

You can be confident that we are able to manage the production of your product with ease, and all under one roof. We can also assure you of the quality as we are ISO 9001:2015 certified.

What is Plastic Injection Moulding?

The plastic injection moulding process has been comprehensively used for over 50 years and it is still one of the most popular manufacturing processes to date where both thermosetting and thermoplastic polymers can be used, not to mention the ability to use other materials such as glasses, metals and elastomers. At Amtek we promote thermoplastic injection moulding where possible so any waste plastic created can be melted down and recycled.

Injection moulding is fantastic for mass production and part manufacturing as it replicates the same part continuously thousands of times in a row. It also very easy to scale production if you experience a higher demand for your product.

The Plastic Injection Moulding Process

The plastic injection moulding process is very simple and consists of pushing melted plastic into the cavity of a closed mould, cooled and then ejected to create a part. Below is a more detailed look at the moulding process:

The plastic pellets are fed into and melted within the barrel of the moulding machine.
At the end of the barrel is the machine moulds. The moulds consist of both moving and fixed platens which are clamped together under pressure at the beginning of the process.
The molten plastic is now injected into the clamped mould; this is at high pressure.
Once all the plastic has been injected into the mould, air is pumped under high pressure into the inside of the mould to ensure the plastic has uniformly covered the entire mould cavity.
The plastic is then allowed to cool and solidify within the mould.
The mould platens release and the mould tool is opened.
The mould is then removed from the plastic injection machine with rods, a plate or blasts of air.

This is a very rapid and reliable process so repeat plastic products can be created to the same finish and quality every time. This manufacturing process is used to produce products such as bottle caps, casings, covers, syringes, bins, car body parts and most plastic products that you may see and use in everyday life.

View our videos on the top right-hand side of this page to see how rapid the injection moulding process is in real-time when manufacturing plastic parts.

The Pros and Cons of Plastic Injection Moulding

There are many benefits to choosing injection moulding to manufacture your product such as:

Low production costs due to the low cost of the polymer pellets and fast product turnover.
This process requires very low manpower.
Very fast production – see our video above.
It is possible to produce very small, complex, detailed parts due to the high pressures exerted on the molten plastics.
Great for producing parts in large volumes.
After the initial costs the price per unit is very low.
Low waste compared to traditional manufacturing methods and if using thermoplastics, the waste is even lower due to the ability to re-use any waste plastic for parts that don’t require high performance properties.
The products will come out the same every time.
Multiple materials can be used together at the same time to create a product.
Good colour control.
Reduced finishing requirements.

There is, however, one main disadvantage with plastic injection moulding, the creation of the specific mould can be very costly especially for complex plastic products, larger moulds and the quality of the mould required. Therefore, to make your business more profitable when manufacturing using plastic injection moulding, large batch numbers are best to ensure the mould tooling costs are lower. Here at Amtek Plastics UK Ltd we will advise and guide you about which mould tools you will need to meet the needs of your plastic product manufacture.

Get in Touch

If you are looking for a forward thinking plastic injection moulder with a wealth of technical experience who will be able to guide you through the entire process of creating your plastic products, including warehousing and distribution, we can offer you the solution.