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How to Choose the Right Plastic Material for Injection Moulding

How to Choose the Right Plastic Material for Injection Moulding

A Guide for B2B Companies Looking for the Best Material for Injection Moulding As a plastic injection moulding company, we know how important it is to select a suitable material for your final product. It is crucial for ensuring that your product holds the right properties, such as durability, flexibility and corrosion resistance. Additionally, it […]

Plastic Injection Mould Manufacturers In UK - Stephens Plastics

Plastic Injection Moulding Explained

Plastic injection moulds are the consequence of forcing melted plastic into a mould to produce a robust plastic part. Once the plastic has cooled, the part can then be ejected. Injection moulding is often used in mass production and prototyping. It is also one of the main processes for producing plastic products for a range […]

Choose Stephens Plastics as Your Plastic Injection Moulder

Why You Should Choose Stephens Plastics for Your Injection Moulding Needs

Looking for the right plastic injection moulder for you? With options nationwide, it can feel like a minefield. Stephens Plastics was born as an extension of a business that developed its tooling and plastic product from as early as 1947. As leading UK plastic injection moulders, we have a modern approach and use highest standard […]

ABS For Automotive Plastic Parts / components | Injection Moulding Suppliers

ABS Plastic Injection Moulding for the Automotive Industry

Plastic injection moulding is becoming increasingly adopted in the automotive industry. As suppliers of automotive moulded plastic parts, we are knowledgeable in the power of this manufacturing method. ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is commonly in use to produce an array of automotive plastic components. For instance, fixtures, enclosures and housings, lenses and lighting fixtures and […]

Polypropylene (PP) Plastic Injection Moulding for Automotive - pp uses and properties

Polypropylene Injection Moulding Uses in the Automotive Industry

Polypropylene (or PP Copolymer) is one of the most common materials used in plastic injection moulding in the automotive industry. In fact, PP is one of the top three most commonly used polymers worldwide, largely for its variety of uses and properties. What is Polypropylene (PP)? PP is a thermoplastic which is tough, stiff and […]

3D Prototype Printing at Stephens Plastics - The Benefits

3D Prototype Printing Services at Stephens Plastics

At Stephens Plastic Mouldings, we endeavour to deliver a fully-inclusive injection moulding process from start to finish. By 3D printing prototypes, we can ensure that results meet our client’s exact needs. From the very beginning, our in-depth system constitutes designing, refining and finalising. As a leading 3D printing prototype manufacturer in the UK, we set […]

What is Plastic Overmoulding? Learn the Basics - Stephens Plastics

The Basics Of Overmoulding – Is It Right For You?

Overmoulding could be the answer to your business’s equipment and machinery needs. Here at Stephens Plastics, we achieve maximum efficiency, while showcasing the finest quality and aesthetics in overmoulding components. But, what is overmoulding? And how does our plastic overmoulding process exceed others? Please continue reading to find out how our plastic overmoulding services can […]

Plastic Injection Moulding Industry Research & Development - quality control for injection moulding

High Quality Results Through Research & Development At Stephens Plastics

Here at Stephens Plastic Mouldings, we continuously develop our processes to meet consumer demands and industry standards. We set ourselves apart from our competitors by establishing high quality for our injection moulding services. In addition, by staying at the forefront of the plastic injection moulding sector, our clients can sustain their trust in us. As […]

Minimum Order Quantities in Plastic Injection Moulding

Plastic Injection Mouldings In Engineering: Our Process

Plastic injection moulds are becoming increasingly popular in many major industries, including engineering. Plastics are in use in every engineering area, because they are an efficient and practical material. In addition, they optimise the reliability and performance of machinery and other vital components. However, without an expertly led method of manufacturing, applications wouldn’t see the […]

thermoplastics & thermosetting plastic injection mouldings

The Difference Between Thermoplastics & Thermosets

Both thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics injection moulding can produce applications for a number of industries. For instance, automotive and aerospace. However, their properties and finishing differ. Thermoplastic pellets soften during the curing process, offering an opportunity for remoulding. On the other hand, thermosets contain polymers that cross-link during curation, causing an irreversible chemical bond. Here […]

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