Construction Industry

The construction industry relies heavily on plastic injection moulded components for a number of reasons.

• Versatility – due to the breadth of material options, different variations and formulations, plastics can be used for a wide range of construction components.
• Mass production - Plastic injection moulding allows construction companies to create products in high volume, beneficial for larger-scale projects or for stock-keeping purposes.
• One-off production - On the other hand, companies can work with manufacturers to create one-off components to fit a uniquely shaped gap or unit to solve any issues.
• Cost-effectiveness – Thermoplastics have a broad range of cost and offers maximum quality. When producing high volume components costs can be lower per part.
• Durability - Unlike metal and wood, plastic doesn’t corrode, offering a longer life span of the component yet with the same strength depending on the plastic material used.
• Insulation – Some thermoplastics demonstrate excellent thermal and electrical insulation properties minimising unnecessary or unwanted heat and electricity transference.

The versatility of plastic injection moulding means it can be found throughout the construction sector, here are some examples of the products manufactured.

Electronic Housings

Electronic housings refer to the casings that protect electronic components from dust, damage, and moisture due to the plastic’s strong insulating properties. Products include switch and socket housings, circuit breaker cases, control panel covers, and much more.

Climate Control

Plastic injection moulding helps manufacture parts for climate control systems like air conditioning, heating, and ventilation systems in the construction industry. The insulation of these products helps reduce running costs and saves energy.

Tools

Many tools in the construction industry are made from plastic components as plastic is robust, waterproof, and easily cleanable. Products such as tool handles, protective cases, and custom tool inserts are popular with plastic injection moulding.

Storage

Because of plastic’s resilience, it’s able to support heavy items making it ideal for construction storage. Products like toolboxes, storage bins, shelving units, and tool organisers can all be made using plastic injection moulding techniques.

Machinery

Plastic is a great choice for a range of construction machinery due to its strong, waterproof properties. Plastic injection moulding can be used to create large machinery parts or smaller components like control panel buttons and cable management systems.

Commercial and Domestic Fittings

Plastic injection moulding is used for a range of commercial and domestic fittings such as flooring panels, insulation materials, roofing vents, door handles, drawer knobs, and much more.

Choose Pentagon for Construction Plastic Injection Moulding

With our extensive experience in plastic injection moulding for the construction industry, we are the trusted choice among many construction organisations. With our ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management systems, spanning both tooling and moulding services, you can trust that we will create your construction parts with precision. Our team are on hand to discuss your injection moulding requirements, helping you to build for the future.