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Injection Moulding & Tooling Services

Alplas is a UK plastic injection moulding manufacturer based in Basildon, Essex, specialising in the Point of Sale (POS) Accessories and Display markets. Through our experienced team of designers, tool makers and injection mould engineers we design and manufacture products for displaying printed messages.

Step 1

Come up with your own product design or ask us to do so for you.

Step 2

We will 3D print the main body of your product to high specifications.

Step 3

Next, our quality tooling means we can add fine details to the design.

Step 4

Finally, our logistical service takes over to package and deliver your goods anywhere in the world.

 

 

Why Choose Alplas for your Injection Moulding Needs?

  • Uses advanced technology with a commitment to precision.
  • Each product meets standards for durability and performance.
  • Skilled engineers and technicians providing you with end-to-end support.
  • Design and prototyping through to full-scale production.
  • Expertise at every stage.
  • Product warehousing and logistics services available.

Alplas adopts sustainable practices, using recyclable materials and minimising waste.

A trusted choice with a customer-centric approach and dedication to delivering on time and within budget.

Case Studies

Manufacturing Enquiry

Whether you require tooling or injection moulding manufacturing services in Essex, simply complete the below form with your requirements and we will be in touch.

 

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Expertly Engineered Tooling

Complete in-house tool making and maintenance, unusual in the UK today. Specialist and experienced engineers produce and maintain the cost effective mould tools, often to the shortest lead times. Alplas continually invest in this technology to offer you a comprehensive service with the highest quality engineering and exceptional value.

Prototyping Manufacturing

Injection Moulding Services

Operating from our 63,000 square feet site in Essex, housing several robot-enhanced moulding presses, from 35 to 250 tonne clamping force, operating up to 24 hours a day and accommodating everything from low to high volume production runs. Designers, engineers and the sales team work closely together and this collaborative approach allows you to have a comprehensive, one-stop service from an initial sketch idea to the first production run.

With the vast array of different materials (polymers) and colours along with the intricate shapes achievable, injection moulding has endless possibilities in the parts that can be made and is the perfect solution for a wide range of applications. Get complete in-house injection moulding from this Essex manufacturing facility.

The production run is set to a minimum production run of 5,000 pieces, to ensure operational overheads remain cost-effective for the cost of your final product. Continued investment in machining technology provides you with the highest quality engineering and exceptional value.

Manufacturing Sustainability

Injection Moulding Process

  1. The fully automated injection moulding process involves taking plastic granules called polymers and feeding them into a heated barrel where they become molten.
  2. Once molten, the polymer is injected under high pressure into the mould, producing the desired shape where it cools and solidifies before the mould opens and the finished part is ejected.
  3. The mould consists of three main components: the two halves that shut together creating the form and the ejection unit that removes the product upon completion.
  4. This process is quick, repeatable, and highly accurate, making it a great solution for mass-producing parts within a short time frame.

Benefits of Injection Moulding

  • Efficient – Once the injection moulding mould has been created, the process takes less than a minute. A well-maintained mould can produce over 1M parts. Whether it’s a single or multi-impression tool, injection moulding is the perfect solution for high-volume parts.
  • Affordability – Considering the high output from the injection moulding process, the overall cost per part made is relatively low. You can keep costs down even further depending on the type of mould used and number of cavities.
  • Diversity – When it comes to polymers, a great range of plastic materials can be used in the process.
  • Clean – Compared to other manufacturing processes, there is very little waste left over from injection moulding. Any waste that is produced can be recycled later.
  • Detail – It’s possible to produce highly detailed and complex shapes.
  • No Post-Processing – Once the piece has been moulded there is little to no post-production needed to make it ready for use.

Case Studies

Explore injection moulding case studies to see how Alplas has successfully helped bring plastic products to life. Each case study highlights unique challenges, solutions, and the precise approach Alplas takes to meet specific client requirements. From complex part designs to sustainable material choices, these examples showcase expertise in delivering durable, high-quality injection moulded plastic components. Dive into these stories to understand how Alplas combines innovation, quality control, and customer focus to achieve exceptional results tailored to each project.

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In-House Specialist Resources

Alplas are equipped with a variety of robot-assisted moulding presses ranging in clamping force from 35 to 250 tonnes. We operate 24 hours a day and accommodate low to large-volume production runs.

  • From the initial sketch to the first production run, designers, engineers, and sales staff all work closely together to provide an all-in-one solution.
  • The team will consult with you to advise on the optimum polymer for your product based on its performance. Besides providing polymers, Alplas supplies masterbatch that is used to colour items.
  • To ensure your product closely matches your brand or advertising colours, we can source specific colour shades to meet Pantone and RAL standards.

Alplas operates a fully equipped in-house tool shop with the latest and best milling machines, spark eroders, surface grinders and lathes etc. As well as allowing reliable programming for tooling projects and can immediately attend to any faults and running problems – keeping your injection moulding production running smoothly.

Manufacturing Stock & Logistics

Polymers

The type of polymer used for your product is critical to its performance and in discussion with you, Alplas advise on the best polymer selection for your product and stocks the most commonly used polymers together with a large range of masterbatch used to colour products. Where required particular colours can be matched to Pantone and RAL colour references, allowing your product to precisely match brand or promotion colour.

Recycled Polymers Stock & Logistics

Other services

Our experienced team design and manufacture products for displaying printed messages.

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