Plastic Injection Moulding
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At Nordell, we specialise in high-quality overmoulding services that enhance your products' functionality, aesthetics, and durability.
Whether you need to improve grip, seal off electronic components, or combine multiple materials into a single part, our experienced team can deliver tailored solutions that meet your requirements.
Contact us today to discuss your overmoulding needs and find out how we can help bring your project to life.
Overmoulding is an advanced manufacturing process in which one material, usually a thermoplastic, is moulded over another to create a single, integrated part.
This technique allows for the combination of different materials with varying properties—such as a rigid plastic core and a softer, flexible outer layer—resulting in a final product that benefits from the best qualities of both materials.
The overmoulding process can be applied to a wide range of components, including handles, grips, seals, gaskets, and electronic housings.
Choosing overmoulding for your project offers several key advantages that can enhance product performance, reduce manufacturing costs, and improve overall aesthetics.
Here’s why overmoulding might be the right choice for your next project:
Overmoulding allows you to combine different materials in one part and integrate multiple functions. For instance, adding a soft, rubber-like overmould to a rigid plastic component can improve grip, shock absorption, and impact resistance. This is particularly useful for products like handles, grips, and electronic housings where user comfort and durability are critical.
The overmoulding process enables the use of different colours and textures, allowing for visually appealing designs. This is especially beneficial for consumer products where appearance plays a significant role in marketability. Overmoulding can also hide seams or other imperfections, resulting in a cleaner, more polished final product.
Overmoulding can streamline production by reducing the need for secondary operations like assembly or post-moulding finishing. By creating complex, multi-material components in a single moulding cycle, overmoulding helps reduce production time, lower labour costs, and minimise waste, making it a cost-effective solution for large-scale manufacturing.
By carefully selecting materials with complementary properties, overmoulding allows you to create parts that perform better under stress, exposure to chemicals, or extreme temperatures. This makes it ideal for demanding applications in industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, and medical devices, where performance and reliability are paramount.
Overmoulding provides an added layer of protection for the underlying material, helping to extend the product's life. For example, a soft overmould can cushion and protect electronic components from shock and vibration, or provide a watertight seal in harsh environments.
Are you ready to leverage the benefits of overmoulding for your next project?
At Nordell, we are committed to delivering high-quality, precision overmoulding services that meet the unique requirements of our clients across various industries.
Our experienced team, state-of-the-art equipment, and dedication to excellence ensure that your project is in expert hands.
Contact us today to discuss your overmoulding needs, request a quote, or learn more about how we can help bring your innovative ideas to life. We are located in West Sussex and proudly serve clients both locally and across the UK.
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Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 17:30 & Friday 8.00 - 12.00
Email: [email protected]
Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 17:30 & Friday 8.00 - 12.00
Email: [email protected]