With more than a century of combined experience, Abtec Inc. provides quality plastic injection molding services to an array of industries. Our customers look to our parts to solve any number of production and manufacturing problems. They count on the versatility and efficiency of our equipment and team to fulfill a range of requests with quick turnaround times. Our expertise makes us well suited to deliver quality injection molded parts that meet the demanding standards of the defense and military sectors.

Injection Molding for Defense and Military

Applications, Benefits, & Info to Know!

Military, tactical, and defense industries rely on quality products to keep daily operations running smoothly. When new parts are needed, injection molding offers a fast and affordable production method. To suit the strict product standards of the military and defense industry, injection molding can be tailored to precise specifications, using the best materials and design practices to ensure every mission and training can be carried out the way it’s intended.

Benefits of injection molding for the defense and military sector include:

Dependability

Plastic injection molding can create complex parts, such as fittings and fasteners, that withstand everyday use while maintaining their integrity under harsh conditions.

Uniformity

Military and defense components must be uniform. Plastic injection molding can quickly produce many uniform parts that meet military specifications.

Lightweight

Plastic injection molded parts for military and defense applications are not only durable, but they are lightweight. Having lighter components allows soldiers to stay on station longer and have faster response times.

Benefits of Injection Molding for Defense & Military

 

Military and defense components have no room for error, which is why the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) sets strict standards for a variety of projects. Compliance with these standards is crucial in ensuring dependability, uniformity, durability, and overall quality. Plastic injection molding at Abtec Inc. is fully compliant with ITAR, ensuring that our parts can be used for high-strength applications across the military, defense, and aerospace industries.

Plastic injection molding is used to manufacture the following parts for military use:

  • Headsets/radios
  • Antennas
  • Goggles
  • Aerospace filters
  • Flashlights
  • Scopes
  • Hooks/fasteners

Which Materials are Used in Plastic Injection Molding for Military & Defense?

Plastic injection molding is the ideal process for creating the abovementioned items (and more) because plastic offers a durable and corrosion-resistant material that can withstand harsh environments.

Common plastic materials used for this process include:

  • Ultem®. This plastic is excellent for high-heat applications because it can operate at temperatures of up to 340° F without losing its strength or rigidity. It also offers excellent resistance against chemical and electric forces.
  • Noryl®. Noryl is a thermoplastic that can withstand temperatures up to 230° F. It’s easily made and has demonstrated impact resistance and low-moisture absorption.
  • Acetal. This is a general-purpose plastic that’s known for its dimensional stability, even in the face against other metals and plastics. It features a low water absorption point, excellent electrical properties, and a strong resistance to organic solvents.
  • Polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is a clear plastic that is tough, stiff, and easy to bond with solvent chemicals. It can be used for sight glasses and machine guards as well as face shields and clear manifolds. It also boasts excellent electrical resistance.
  • Polyphenylene Sulfide (Ryton®). High-performance engineering thermoplastic characterized by outstanding high-temperature stability, inherent flame resistance, and broad chemical resistance. Most PPS compounds are used for their combination of high-temperature stability, chemical resistance, dimensional reliability, and flame retardance.
  • Polyphenylsulfone (Radel®). Delivers the highest performance of sulfone polymers, offering better impact resistance and chemical resistance than polysulfone (PSU) and polyetherimide (PEI). The high heat resistance and excellent hydrolytic stability

The right plastic for a military application depends on factors such as intended use and how the part will be stored. At Abtec, we work with a wide range of materials and can help you determine the best option for your military application.

Thermoplastics for Injection Molding

Plastic Injection Molding from Abtec, Inc.

Plastic injection molding creates precise parts that can withstand a range of demanding environmental conditions, making it an ideal production method for various military and defense products. At Abtec, Inc., we specialize in custom plastic injection molding, and we are ITAR-registered to ensure compliance with strict military standards. Regardless of your application, we can deliver durable and high-quality injection molded parts that meet your specific requirements and specifications.

To learn more about our plastic injection molding capabilities for the military and defense industry, contact us today.

injection molding dieAt Abtec Inc., we’re proud to offer custom mold making services, helping clients bring their product visions to life. Versatile and reliable, plastic injection molding is used to create a huge range of everyday products. One of the most popular methods for mass producing plastic parts, this technique continues to rise in popularity across diverse industries and applications. Some of plastic injection molding advantages include the following:

  • High Efficiency and Quick Turnaround Times

    Plastic injection molding is one of the most efficient methods for producing machined plastic parts. Since periods between cycles can be as short as 15 seconds, more parts can be made — meaning thousands of precision parts can be produced per hour, depending on the specific mold. This high production output rate helps companies boost revenue and profit margins.

  • High Accuracy for Complex Part Designs

    Custom plastic injection molding allows for great design flexibility. Nearly any type of plastic part can be produced using this manufacturing process, and the molds allow the finished product to be extremely precise, typically within 0.005 inch.

    Having a full understanding of customers’ needs is imperative for ensuring proper product form and function. With years of industry experience and a dedication to close client collaboration, our team is able to determine the ideal design and material for customers’ projects, and can begin work quickly on prototypes.

  • Wide Range of Material Options

    Our team’s deep expertise is invaluable when deciding on the ideal material for a part. Material selection is a critical step in the manufacturing process, and must be based on the intended strength of the end product. Other key factors to keep in mind include appearance characteristics, such as color and finish, and any applicable regulatory requirements. Dozens of material options are available to meet specific application needs.

  • Automation Capabilities

    More and more aspects of the injection molding process can now be automated. Robotics automation allows repetitive actions to be carried out quickly and efficiently, without the risk of variation. During the injection mold process, automation can be used for various tasks, such as removing parts from plastic injection molds or positioning inserts or metal components into the molding machine. Robotics can also be used for secondary services, such as assembly, packaging, drilling, and sorting. Automation offers a range of unique benefits, including highly consistent, improved part quality, as well as reduced costs, less waste, and enhanced machine utilization.

  • Cost Savings

    Plastic injection molding is cost-efficient for a number of reasons. First, injection molding machines often run with a self-gating tool to streamline operations and keep production going smoothly passing the cost savings off to the customer.

  • Endless Possibilities

    With a huge range of design, material, and color options, nearly any kind of part can be created with the custom injection molding process. Color and material type are easy to change in plastic injection molding machines, and one mold can produce many variations of the same product. Abtec also provides a number of secondary services, allowing for further customization. Popular services include milling, drilling, CNC machining, hot stamping, ultrasonic welding, heat staking and painting.

Why Choose Abtec for Custom Injection Molding Services?

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Abtec will be there with you year after year; as many of our customers have been with us for 30 plus years.

Along with the many injection molding advantages we provide, we’re with you every step of the way. We know our customer needs, their scheduling and buying habits; we are prepared and quickly respond to our customers needs.  You get your product when you want it … on-time with quality you can trust.

Abtec is a qualified and certified ITAR/DOD and JCP injection molding company providing sub-tier government suppliers confidence in your services.  In addition, Abtec is ISO 9001:2015 certified with a QMS that provides customer confidence in the quality and services we provide.

Abtec can comply with your product specification and not have your sacrifice or compromise as we assist with design for part manufacturability.  We work with you and understand your expectations and challenges.

Abtec utilizes the best molding practices and communicate with you to provide satisfying results. Continuous interaction with our customers, Abtec will create with your company a solid business relationship foundation that will benefit and project development process.

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No matter what kind of part is needed, the experts at Abtec know how to turn your idea into a high-quality finished product. We offer both high- and low-volume production capabilities for custom plastic injection molded parts, and guarantee on-time delivery for every order.

To learn more about our injection molding advantages and discuss how we can help with your unique application needs, reach out to the team today. We’re on hand to answer any questions you may have about injection molding products and processes.

injection molding advantages

Abtec, Inc. offers injection molding services for custom molds based on your design. We have a broad catalog of materials and thermoplastics, plus years of expertise to help get the job done right!

Read our infographic below for some of the major advantages of custom injection molding, then contact us for more info or to request a quote!

 

infographic for advantages of custom injection molding plastic