Marine Industry

Plastic injection moulding offers many benefits to the marine industry, including.

• Strength vs weight - Plastic products can be designed with a thin wall whilst still being stronger than the metal competitor. This can reduce weight on the water and help to reduce overall fuel consumption.
• Flexibility – Thermoplastics are adaptable and flexible for a range of marine applications. They can be designed to meet a variety of specifications for their intended use.
• Cost-effective – For high volume products plastic injection moulding is a cost-effective form of manufacture, making thousands or millions of parts.
• Corrosion resistant - Corrosion resistance materials are a huge benefit in marine applications as they can survive years on the water compared to metal.
• Custom finishes - Plastic injection moulding can incorporate a range of different finishes (such as embossing) into your product without the need for secondary processes.

Plastic injection moulding is used extensively in the marine sector to produce a wide range of products. It is a popular method of manufacture for a variety of components due to the durability of the materials and product precision.

Clasps and Locking Features

Plastic injection moulding is essential for producing secure, corrosion-resistant clasps and locking mechanisms in the marine environment.  

Furniture

Marine furniture benefits hugely from plastic injection moulding. The injection-moulded bases and frames offer structural integrity, lightweight, design, and resistance to the harsh elements in the marine environment.

Docking Hardware

Docking hardware like dock cleats and fenders is commonly made using plastic injection moulding due to the ability to produce high-strength components.

Anchoring

Anchoring systems in the marine sector rely heavily on plastic injection moulding for certain components like rollers and locking systems. Injection moulded rollers ensure the smooth deployment and retrieval of the anchor, and the locking mechanisms secure them in place.

Plumbing

Plumbing components such as pumps and valves are manufactured using plastic injection moulding. The corrosion-resistant nature of these parts ensures long-lasting performance, crucial in the marine sector.

Choose Pentagon for Marines Plastic Injection Moulding

At Pentagon Plastics, we a breadth of experience in moulding bespoke components for the marine sector. Our ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management systems spans both tooling and moulding services delivering commitment to quality and precision of your products. When you partner with Pentagon, you can trust in our technical and manufacturing expertise to meet the stringent demands of the marine sector.