Injection moulding and 3D printing are both methods used to produce plastic components. 3D printing has become more widely used over recent years and it can be difficult to know which manufacturing method best suits your needs. Here we will explore each process, their advantages and disadvantages, and how they can complement each other. Injection […]
On the surface these two moulding processes may seem very similar, however there are distinct differences that should be taken into consideration when making production decisions. Injection Moulding In the injection moulding process, the chosen material is introduced into the injection moulding machine via a hopper. The virgin material starts the process in pellet form. […]
Polyurethane Polyurethane is one of the most commonly used engineering plastics in injection and cast moulding due to its overall excellent mechanical performance and versatility. “Polyurethane (PUR and PU) is a polymer composed of organic units joined by carbamate (urethane) links. While most polyurethanes are thermosetting polymers that do not melt when heated, thermoplastic polyurethanes are also available. Polyurethane polymers are traditionally and most commonly formed by reacting […]
Over the last couple of years PolyGlobal have been fundraising for Wakefield Hospice. The final fundraising total is now in, and a fantastic amount of £1343.64 has been raised for this worthy cause. Wakefield Hospice is a purpose-built specialist palliative care unit. They opened in April 1990 and provide specialist care, a Day Therapy Unit, […]
Injection moulding is a process used to produce plastic parts, by injecting molten material into a mould. As a cost effective, reliable method of manufacturing, it is no surprise that injection moulded parts are produced in their millions, every year. Its versatility allows for both mass volume production of identical items, and smaller quantity […]
Polyurethane is one of the most commonly used materials in both every day, and industrial/engineering applications. It is also one of the most frequently misspelled and mispronounced words. There are many ways to spell Polyurethane, depending on which language you are using, but how do you spell/pronounce it in the English language? Polyurethane (pol-ee-yoor-uh-theyn or […]
Maintaining a reliable supply chain is critical for businesses. 2020 has brought a number of challenges, and with the pandemic continuing, and the ongoing uncertainty around a deal or no deal Brexit, maintaining supply chains is a key priority for manufacturing businesses, particularly with regards to importing and exporting goods. What is a supply chain? […]
PolyGlobal have again been featured in the Manufacturing and Engineering Magazine – MEM (Issue #482). The articles reflects on PolyGlobal celebrating 35 years of manufacturing in a year of unprecedented challenges with the Coronavirus pandemic and the upcoming Brexit deadline. Focusing on their flexible, responsive approach, and the steps they have taken to enable them […]
PolyGlobal, a market leading manufacturer of bespoke engineered plastic mouldings, proudly celebrates 35 years of manufacturing this week. The Wakefield based business was established in 1985 as Polyurethane Progress Ltd by Olivia Gledhill and her son, Neil Cook. Olivia and Neil saw a gap in the market for injection moulded polyurethane seals. At the time, […]
