Sustainability and recycling in injection molding
Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in the plastics industry. In injection molding, there are three key focus areas: recycling, low energy consumption, and waste reduction. In this blog, we discuss how these pillars contribute to environmentally friendly and cost-efficient production. An example of plastic material during the recycling process. An example of plastic material during […]
Assembly after injection molding: how a plastic product truly becomes a finished product
When a product is ejected from the injection molding machine, the production process is often far from over. Many plastic products consist of multiple parts that must be joined together after injection molding. In this blog, we discuss the various assembly methods, their pros and cons, and when to choose which method. Inside view of […]
Is injection molding expensive? An overview of costs and investments
Injection molding is often seen as a costly production process, but in reality, the price depends heavily on various factors. Both fixed investments, such as the mold, and variable costs for material, assembly, and shipping together determine the final cost per product. In this blog, we clearly explain how these costs are structured and how […]
How does an injection molding machine work?
An injection molding machine functions as a large press that holds a mold closed while liquid plastic is injected into the cavity. Thanks to this precision, complex and uniform plastic products can be produced in high volumes. In this blog, we explain how an injection molding machine works, what the most important parts are, and […]
What is injection molding? An introduction to plastic production
Injection molding is the most commonly used production method for creating plastic products. From toothbrushes and pan handles to toys and medical equipment: many everyday products are manufactured thanks to injection molding. In this blog, we explain how injection molding works, when to apply it, and what types of products can be made with it. […]
Easyclick Fiber Cutters – Cutting tools for fiber optic cables
Easyclick Fiber Cutter – Fiber optic cable cutting tools The time of fiber optics has arrived. Fiber optic cables are being installed in every new residential area, office location and other places where internet and telecommunications are required. Existing neighborhoods that do not yet have fiber optic connections are also being rapidly provided with fiber […]
CCRD cover – GPS protective cover for trolleys
CCRD Cover – GPS protective cover for trolleys With today’s technology we can see where certain products, people or services are located at all times, through the use of global positioning systems. This also applies to pooling companies that send their load carriers all over the world. Tosca ltd send their trolleys all over the […]
BCS Cranecamera – Foot pedal with zoom lens for cranecameras
BCS Cranecamera – easily zoom in on a subject from a great height How good is that? From inside the crane cabine, by means of a special foot pedal operating a camera with which the crane operator can zoom downwards to the location or subject on the floor. BCS Cranecamera has developed such camera’s with […]
PostNL works with tracker mounts
With a tracker mount, PostNL locates its roll containers very efficiently PostNL has been working for some time on a large-scale project involving the attachment of beacons to roll containers. These digital trackers can continuously monitor the movements of the roll containers. For example, Orange Plastics recently produced a large batch of plastic trays with […]
Turning Technic – The specialist in fine mechanical materials
At Orange Plastics, environmental awareness is in the organization’s DNA. This also applies to Turning Technic, a supplier of precision mechanical products that, in addition to this specialisation, also focuses heavily on product development, including plastic products. Orange Plastics optimized the 3D file for several precision engineering products for Turning Technic, enabling us to produce […]
