There’s almost no aspect of life that doesn’t involve plastics. Your commute to work? Impossible without plastics in the automotive industry. Your computer keyboard? Thank plastic injection molding! Keep reading to learn what industries benefit from injection molding.
Electronics
Plastic is a crucial casing material for almost all consumer electronics. Think about it: your TV remote, cable box, and TV rely heavily on plastic to give them their form. Plastic resists moisture, dust, and other contaminants, so it offers electronics a high level of protection.
Thanks to the extreme customizability of injection molding, we can precisely design components to integrate them seamlessly with just about any device.
Medical
Quality and precision are critical when working in the medical and pharmaceutical fields. X-ray components and test kits make great use of plastic parts due to their high tensile strength and resistance to high temperatures.
Food & Beverage Packaging
When you think of plastics, food and beverage applications are often the first thing that comes to mind. Food-grade packaging is an industry in its own right, with dozens of plastic materials used to create safe carriers for your ingredients. Just as there are different types of food and beverages (from wet to dry to basic to acidic), there are also various plastic materials designed to transport and store them.
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is one of the most ubiquitous materials for the food and beverage industry, but tons of other common plastics have everyday applications.
Automotive
Not everyone knows how often plastic pieces are used within automobiles. That should give you a sense of the versatility of the material—there are plastics strong enough to survive the heat of an engine compartment! Many injection molding companies start with 3D modeling and prototyping to ensure that plastic components will function flawlessly in vehicles to comply with safety regulations.
Now that you know what industries can benefit from injection molding, consider using plastic components to benefit your company—there are plenty of applications!
