Thermoplasic Injection Molding Materials
Delaney Manufacturing produces, assembles and deliveres a broad variety of thermoformed plastic components for industrial and consumer products and applications. We have the knowledge and expertise to manufacture products in a wide range of materials, including polystyrene, acetal, polyurethane, nylon, polyethylene, polyester, polypropylene, ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadene-Styrene) polycarbonate, and more.
Combined with an extensive array of in-house thermoplastic injection molding presses and peripheral molding systems.
Below is a table of some materials we use and their defining characteristics.
Click on the names below for more details on that material
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Polystyrene
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Known for its low cost
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Polypropylene
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Flexibility and material toughness are required characteristics
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ABS
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Durability (such as electronic connector housings and toy parts)
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Polyurethane
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Low cost, the ability to be formed with fine detail, transparency or color availability (used in CD cases, license plate frames and cutlery)
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Acetal
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Extremely resistant to chemicals (components used in corrosive environments)
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Polyethylene
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Toughness, durability and wear resistance (found in a wide range of consumer products, as well as gears, artificial joints and bearings)
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Polycarbonate
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Excellent workability and thermoforming and molding characteristics (used in chemical applications)
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Nylon
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Known for its wear resistance (found in fabrics, tires, ropes and other components requiring extended wearability)
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Polyester
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Can be formed into an almost limitless variety of shapes (used in both consumer and industrial applications)
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Presses from 55 tons through 500 tons. Shot size to 125oz.