Plastic mouldings from prototype tools through to multi cavity production.
We have access to 64 injection moulding machines running from 50 to 680 tonnes, which covers small precision mouldings through to large structural parts. The same capacity handles multi cavity tools and parts that need a finish straight off the press.
Send us a drawing or a sample and you get back a DFM review, a tooling quote and a lead time.
For advice or more information call us today on +44(0)1827 712910 or email us at sales@coler.co.uk
How We Run an Injection Moulding Job
Boasting over five decades of expertise, Coler Supply Solutions has dedicated itself to the creation of premium precision injection-moulded products for our customers. Clients working with us are unburdened by the responsibility of supervising each phase of production, as they can assuredly entrust Coler with the entire oversight and control.
Coler Supply Solutions can be relied upon to deliver your plastic injection moulding requirements to the highest possible quality coupled with a service that is second to none and a passion for being the best.
The business delivers a total solution to clients and has a wealth of experience across a wide range of market sectors that include; Automotive, Industrial, Safety Systems, Retail, Manufacturing, and Inventions. Coler Supply Solutions will develop your design for manufacture and deliver a cost-effective solution for you.
Tooling is made in house through rapid tooling, so a change to the part does not mean starting again with a new supplier. Mouldings that need a chrome or metallic finish go on to plating on plastic.
Why Choose Coler Supply for Plastic Injection Moulding?
01
Quality Assurance
Adhering rigorously to the ISO control system, we furnish comprehensive QC reports, ensuring that every product is 100% certified as meeting our quality standards.
02
Competitive Pricing
Through scientific management, the operation of high-quality and stable moulds, and the integration of highly automated manufacturing techniques, we generate cost efficiencies.
03
Fast Delivery
Implementing efficient management processes, employing rapid yet precise moulding operations, and harnessing advanced automation in production, we ensure swift delivery times.
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High Quality Service
Complemented by sophisticated automation in manufacturing, we provide a personalised 1 vs 1 service from for all projects, ensuring dedicated attention and expertise for expedited and cost-effective project delivery.
05
Extensive Choice
Coler Supply offers an extensive selection of over 1,000 materials, a array of surface treatments, and a range of different tolerances. We also ensure that various marks and qualifications are valid and adhered to within our service provision.
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Manufacturing Capacity
At Coler Supply Solutions, we have immediate access to 64 precision injection moulding machines, ranging from 50 to 680 tonnes, ready to meet your requirements for all your project needs and at any time.
Superior plastic moulds result from exemplary mould design.
Types of Rapid Injection Moulds
Clear
Molding
Insert
Molding
Overmolding
2K
Injection
Molding Threads
Silicone
Rubber Moulding
What is Injection Moulding?
Injection moulding is a widely-used manufacturing technique, prized for its ability to churn out high volumes of plastic parts with great accuracy and detail. It's the process behind many of the plastic items we encounter in everyday life, from bottle caps to car dashboards.
The journey of a product made by injection moulding starts with the conception of a mould. This mould is often made from hard-wearing metals like steel or aluminium and is carefully engineered to mirror the inverse of the product's final shape.
Mould designers must account for the peculiarities of plastic behaviour, including its tendency to shrink as it cools, and incorporate features like textures or threads directly into the mould.
Once the mould is crafted, it takes its place in the heart of an injection moulding machine. This apparatus is split into two primary segments: one that melts and injects the plastic, and another that clamps the mould together under pressure.
The process kicks off with plastic pellets being poured into a hopper, from where they're ushered into a heated barrel. Inside this barrel, a screw turns, melting the pellets into a viscous fluid. This molten plastic is then propelled into the mould cavity.
With the plastic injected, the mould's halves are pressed together by the machine's clamping unit, ensuring that the plastic fills every nook of the mould to replicate the intended design. The cooling phase is a delicate dance of time and temperature, as the plastic must solidify without warping.
As the plastic sets, anticipation builds. Once it's firm, the mould opens, and the newly minted part is ejected, often with the help of robotic arms. The part might then go on to receive additional finishing touches, such as being trimmed, polished, or painted, to transform it from a mere plastic shape into a finished product ready for the consumer.
Thermoplastics are the stars of the injection moulding show, with their ability to melt and reset multiple times without degrading. This quality not only makes them versatile but also eco-friendly, as it allows for the reintegration of leftover materials back into the production cycle.
The precision and efficiency of injection moulding make it a go-to method for producing large quantities of plastic items. After the initial expenses of mould creation and machine setup, the production cost per item is impressively low. Moreover, the technique opens up a realm of possibilities in terms of material selection and part complexity that other manufacturing methods can't easily match.
Moulded components go into our medical parts and automotive parts work, often assembled with machined metal in the same build.