Rubber components that are manufactured at MODERN are a variety of types to suit different applications across industries. Here are some major ones:
A) Rubber Seals and Gaskets: These are used to prevent leakage of fluids or gases between two surfaces. They are commonly found in engines, pipelines, and machinery.
B) Rubber Hoses and Tubing: Flexible rubber hoses and tubing are used for conveying fluids such as water, air, oil, and chemicals. They are commonly found in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications.
C) Rubber O-Rings: O-Rings are circular seals used to prevent leakage in static and dynamic applications. They are commonly used in hydraulic systems, pumps, and plumbing.
D) Rubber Bushings and Mounts: These are used to absorb shock, reduce vibration, and provide cushioning between two components. They are commonly found in suspension systems, engine mounts, and machinery.
E) Rubber Rollers and Wheels: Rubber rollers are used for conveying, printing, laminating, and other industrial processes. Rubber wheels are used in various applications such as in vehicles, material handling equipment, and office furniture.
F) Rubber Moulded Parts: Rubber can be moulded into various shapes and sizes to create customized components such as bumpers, gaskets, seals, o-rings, plugs, caps etc as per customers drawings / samples & specifications.
G) Rubber Diaphragms: Rubber diaphragms are flexible membranes used in pumps, valves, actuators, and pressure regulators to control the flow of fluids or gases.
H) Rubber Extrusions: extrusions are continuous profiles or shapes produced by forcing rubber through a die. They are used in sealing, edging, and gasketing applications.
These are just a few examples of the diverse range of rubber components manufactured by MODERN for various industries and applications.
Plastic injection moulding is a versatile manufacturing process used to produce a wide range of components with varying shapes, sizes, and complexities. Here are some common types of plastic injection moulded components manufactured at MODERN:
A) Automotive Parts: Plastic injection moulding is widely used in the automotive industry to produce components such as interior trim, dashboard panels, door handles, HVAC vents, and various under-the-hood parts.
B) Electronic Enclosures and Components: Plastic enclosures are used to protect electronic devices and components from dust, moisture, and damage. Plastic injection moulding is used to produce enclosures, connectors, housings, and other electronic components.
C) Medical Devices and Equipment: Plastic injection moulding is used to produce a wide range of medical devices and equipment, including syringes, IV components, catheters, medical tubing, and housings for diagnostic equipment.
D) Consumer Products: Plastic injection moulding is used to produce a variety of consumer products, including kitchenware, household appliances, garden tools, and personal care items.
E) Industrial Components: Plastic injection moulding is used to produce various industrial components such as gears, bearings, fasteners, brackets, and conveyor parts.
F) Plumbing and Pipe Fittings: Plastic injection moulding is used to produce pipe fittings, connectors, valves, and other plumbing components for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
These are just a few examples of the diverse range of Plastic Injection Moulded components manufactured by MODERN for various industries and applications
Common types of rubber include natural rubber sourced from latex sap, synthetic rubbers like SBR, NBR, Neoprene and EPDM, as well as specialty rubbers such as Silicon rubber, Fluorocarbon rubber, Hypalon, FKM (Viton), AEM (Vamac) each offering specific properties suited for diverse applications.
Advantages include high production rates, complex part geometries, tight tolerances, repeatability, and the ability to use a wide range of materials. It's also cost-effective for large production runs.
Common plastics used in injection moulding include thermoplastics like Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Polystyrene (PS), Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), and engineering plastics such as Polyacetal (POM)Polycarbonate (PC), Nylon (PA), and Polyphenylene Sulphide (PPS).
Tooling (or moulds) for injection moulding is typically designed using computer-aided design (CAD) software and manufactured using CNC machining or other precision techniques. The design must account for part geometry, material flow, cooling channels, and ejection mechanisms.
Quality control measures include rigorous testing of raw materials, monitoring and controlling process parameters during production, conducting physical and chemical tests on finished products, and implementing corrective actions to maintain consistent quality.
The main processes include compounding, where rubber is mixed with additives; shaping, which can involve moulding or extrusion; curing through vulcanization; and finishing processes such as trimming and surface treatment.