Dip moulding offers many advantages, including cost-effectiveness, rapid prototyping, and the ability to create intricate shapes. It is widely used to produce components with varying levels of flexibility, durability, and chemical resistance. PVC, a commonly used polymer in dip moulding, is especially valued for its excellent electrical insulation properties, making it suitable for a range of electrical and electronic applications.
The process requires only simple aluminium tooling — shaped by machining or casting to the internal dimensions of the required moulding — which is far more cost-effective than injection moulding. As a result, dip moulding is often used to manufacture caps and plugs for protecting the ends of pipes, tubes, and handles.
Other markets that benefit from dip moulding include medical products, automotive components, tool coatings, electrical insulation, sporting goods, and industrial equipment. The process is also highly adaptable, allowing for customised products in unique shapes and sizes to meet specific requirements.
At Plastic Mouldings, we have revolutionised the dip moulding process with the installation of collaborative robots (Cobots) at our facility in Scotland.
These Cobots ensure high precision in the dipping process, delivering consistent thickness and quality. Designed to work safely alongside human operators, they feature advanced safety systems such as force sensors and collision detection, ensuring efficiency without compromising safety.
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