Injection Moulding Services for Townsville

We provide rapid plastic injection moulding tools and plastic injection moulding parts in various industries. For a quick turnaround we can make an aluminium mould which cuts the lead-time and cost, but does no compromise quality. Additionally, we can use a “Master Unit Die”. Using this method, quality moulds can be produced with a very short lead-time at a very competitive price. Rapid injection tooling is often used as a “bridge” between plastic prototypes and production injection moulded parts. We pride ourselves on our excellent communication and customer focused mentality.

Rapid Injection moulding means that we can make a simple injection mould at lower cost, shorter lead time compared againt the mass production moulds without sacrifice product quality. The rapid injection mould is commonly used to fill in the gap between the rapid prototype and mass production parts, this is a proved better way to produce customized plastic products at low volume, or to further evalute product design and process capability of a new product before mass production.

Design For Manufacturing

Design For Manufacturing (DFM) is an essential part of the product development cycle. This process is always best carried out at the design/prototype stage, in order to keep overall product manufacturing cost to a minimum. We will do this as a matter of course for all rapid injection tooling inquiries.

There is no substitute for experience, and our experience has taught us to make moulds in a metal on condition for critical areas. Once the DFM is complete and mould layout is agreed, including position and type of gate, ejector pins position and parting line position are agreed, we make a mould and aim for holes to be small and walls to be thin, so that we can finely adjust the sizes to create parts of the correct geometry quickly. This way, we can get first off samples to you, and on your desk in a matter of days, often as quickly as 7-10 days if time is critical.

Surface Texture

Textures on a plastic product give a part the appearance of sandblasting, wood, leather or others effect designed by customer. If you require your parts to be textured, please just send us the specification, like Mold-Tech texture standards. We can apply textures of all kinds normally used in plastic injection moulding. For the rapid tooling, If you do not have specific requirement of your product appearance, we can apply direct sandblasting with different media size on the mould, this is a quick and cost effective way for rapid injection moulds.

Plastic Material Selection

We can produce parts in most kinds of injection mould-able plastics including a wide selection of engineering plastics for high performance components and also all general plastic materials. We can also provide 2 shot parts and over moulded parts according to your needs. In addition to plastic parts, we also provide compression and injection moulded rubber parts in a wide rage of materials including: EPDM, FKM, NBR, PU, Q, to name a few!

Rapid injection moulding process or moulded plastic products are widely applied in many industries, including most of commerical products, like home appliance industry, office accessories industry, electrical tools, auto industries and electronic devices.

Material Name	Density	Shrink Rate%
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)	1.05 – 1.18	0.50- 0.70
PP (Polypropylene)	0.90 – 0.92	1.00 – 2.50
PC (Polycarbonate)	1.18 – 1.22	0.50 – 0.80
PA/Nylon (Polyamide)	1.05 – 1.15	0.80 – 2.20
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)	1.10 – 1.70	0.30 – 1.30
POM (Polyoxymethylene)	1.40 – 1.42	0.20 – 0.25
PMMA (Polymethyl methacrylate)	1.17 – 1.20	0.20 – 0.60
HDPE (High Density Polyethylene)	0.94 – 0.97	1.50 – 3.00

Serving Businesses in Townsville, Queensland, Australia: Partnering for Success with COLETEK

As the leading multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company since 2001, we've earned a reputation as trusted innovators, collaborating with businesses across Townsville, Queensland, Australia, to drive growth and transformation. With our expert teams based in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, and operating throughout the region, we're committed to backing local organisations, supporting regional initiatives, and fostering community development – all while maintaining our national presence.

We don't just talk innovation; we live it. Our engineers and product developers work intimately with clients, leveraging their expertise to design, develop, and deliver solutions tailored to Townsville's unique needs. From concept to reality, we're dedicated partners in your journey, striving for collaboration over competition, ensuring your success.

COLETEK is more than just a local engineering company; we're the reliable, capable partner you need to tackle the complex projects that propel your business forward. Our team of experienced professionals has a deep understanding of the Townsville business landscape. We're familiar with the region's key industries, challenges, and opportunities – allowing us to provide informed guidance and support for your project.

When partnering with COLETEK, you can rest assured that we'll bring our nationally recognized capabilities and expertise to the table, ensuring the best possible outcome for your business. As a Townsville-based company, we're committed to supporting local businesses navigate the ever-changing market, leveraging our collective knowledge and resources to drive growth and progress.

For more than two decades, COLETEK has consistently demonstrated its capability to deliver innovative solutions that make a meaningful impact on communities across Australia, including Townsville. We take pride in being part of this region's story – empowering local businesses and fostering economic development through our collaborative approach.

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