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Overmoulding, we’ve got you covered
It’s not just our dedication to exceptionally high quality at competitive prices that allow us to make a statement as bold as “we’ve got you covered”, the expertise and experience that PMP bring to the table are the bedrock on which we’ve built our ethos of exceeding the standards of excellence in precision injection moulding over the last 45 years.
This is particularly pertinent when discussing the process of overmoulding. Just as PMP itself is built upon layers of knowledge, experience and commitment, overmoulding is an intricate process combining multiple materials into one cohesive part or product.
Building the layers
Overmoulding is the increasingly popular and unique process of moulding plastics directly on top of one another to produce the finished component. Typically, a hard substrate such as ABS plastic is bonded with layers of a softer material, commonly TPE – Thermoplastic Elastomer.
It is used for a variety of reasons, from aesthetics such as combining substrates of differing colours or adding a softer layer for grip, to mechanical and functionality purposes, like creating a watertight seal or IP rated electrical housing. An increasing amount of sectors are employing the benefits of overmoulding for their products, consumer goods and beauty products, components for the automotive and electrical industries and medical products to name a few. Being a more complex process, the need for expertise increases. PMP are market leaders in overmoulding services, with extensive experience and knowledge of the multiple variables, scientific principles and specialised production processes needed to produce quality, appealing products manufactured at lower costs.
Why choose overmoulding for your products?
Overmoulding has many benefits including enhanced product performance, increased shelf appeal of a product and not least, by reducing the number of manufacturing steps required, it can help to lower production costs.
PMP are at the forefront of this fast-moving industry, with 5 manumould and 25 injection moulding machines, supported by a team of highly trained and experienced operators working to ISO 9001 Quality Standards, we are constantly evolving and investing in the future to ensure that we deliver exceptional products at highly competitive prices.
Prototyping is also a crucial element of the product development process and provides a product to test and analyse before final production begins. Our highly experienced team will work with you ensure that critical decisions, such as production methods and choice of materials, are made to match your precise requirements and deliver products quickly, accurately and in the most cost-effective manner.
Don’t take our word for it!
“As a leading manufacturer of hand dryers we rely on building close working relationships with our suppliers. Precision Moulded Products have worked hand in hand with me, closely assisting in the development of our new Sterillo Hand Dryer project. Their flexibility at every level has allowed us to have control of our projects whilst allowing us to draw on their expertise when needed, ensuring that our designs are transitioned from concept to reality with a minimum of delay and cost.”
Managing Director. Handy Dryers
“PMP were able to provide a stable supply of moulded and printed products under very difficult circumstances. Their support over the years has been excellent and we look forward to working with them in the future.”
Operations Director. Speakerbus Technology.
“With PMP’s commitment to continuous improvement, we are quick to incorporate changes into our manufacturing techniques, ensuring that we create exceptional products at competitive prices.”
Wayne Baldwin
Chairman,
Precision Moulded Products (Essex) Ltd
Increase your production and profitability
Talk to us today and discover how our full-service overmoulding solutions can help reduce your lead-times, increase production and profitability.
More on overmoulding, call 01371 876681 and ask for Paul, email paul.austin@pmpessex.co.uk or enquire online.
Why so many businesses choose PMP
PMP specialise in high quality technical components, which we deliver to customers in numerous sectors. PMP maintains impressive customer retention thanks its commitment in providing industry leading customer service. PMP employs a commitment to quality and service that runs throughout the entire business and every stage of production. We firmly believe that outstanding service is the key to a long and successful customer relationship.
Start your Prototyping journey with PMP today
If you are looking for prototyping for your plastic components, let the experts at PMP take charge. get in touch with us and we’ll always on hand to advise and take care of everything for you. Call PMP on 01371 876681 or contact us now to see how PMP can bring your designs to life and handle your manufacturing project. Keep up to date by following us on LinkedIn.
Enquire today
To request a quote, use our simple form below. For advice, tender requests or simply a quick chat about your requirements, please call 01371 876681 and ask for Wayne, email wayne.baldwin@pmpessex.co.uk or enquire online.
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Services
Micro Injection Moulding
Micro injection moulding is a process that is used for the manufacture of very small plastic components.
Design & Materials
We work with you to recommend the right injection moulding materials and most efficient production methods.
Injection Moulding
PMP has built a strong reputation for producing moulded plastic components to the highest quality and tolerances.
Prototyping
PMP is highly regarded for prototyping because of the speed in which we can produce multiple protypes.
Overmoulding
Overmoulding is the intricate process of moulding multiple materials into one cohesive product.
Project Management
If you have an idea for a product or part, but don’t know where to start, our talented project management team of plastic moulding experts are here to help. PMP can facilitate your project from concept through to final volume production.
Tool Making
Our in-house toolroom is fully equipped to manufacture, repair, and maintain a full range of hard tooling.
Manumold
Manumoulding machines are incredibly versatile, and are operated partially by hand, allowing fine attention to detail and close quality control, making it ideal for iterating on designs.
Plastic moulding
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