Author: Laura

Countless objects around the world both inside and outside of the home are now made from plastic. However, plastic waste has become a huge problem for the planet with many non-recycled plastic products going to landfill. As producers of plastic injection moulded products, we answer questions such as can injection moulded plastic be recycled and what we are doing to help reduce plastic waste in the injection moulding industry.

Can Injection Moulded Plastic be Recycled?

When it comes to recycling your plastic moulded products, the good news is that most of the time, the plastic they are formed from can be recycled. At Fern Plastics, we ourselves recycle our plastic waste in a conscious effort to reduce the amount of plastic we dispose of. Plastic injection moulding uses molten plastic injected into pre-made moulds to form a finished plastic item. These injection moulded plastic products are used for everything from car parts to household items such as cutlery and toys, many of which will be recyclable. The plastic used in these injection mouldings and products made from recycled materials can be reused and reformed time and again to reduce waste.

Recycling plastic that has been injection moulded does not result in any loss of quality making it ideal for the rapid production of recycled plastic products on a large scale. As well as reducing waste going to landfill, recycling our plastic waste and reusing plastics within our process helps to reduce the amount of raw materials needed for plastic injection moulding, reducing pollution.

How Do You Reduce the Amount of Plastic Waste at Fern Plastics?

At Fern Plastics, we know how important it is to reduce the amount of plastic waste we produce. That’s why reuse and recycle up to 100% of our plastic and manufacturing waste to be used for future projects without compromising on quality. We also recycle the plastic bags our raw material is supplied in and use in-house robots and granulators to recycle plastic waste. Our state of the art machinery ensures that every piece of plastic we use for our injection mouldings is used to its full capacity whilst our partners Recycled UK then re-process any plastic we cannot use for other non-technical markets. Manufacturing with recycled materials and recycling our plastic waste helps us to reduce the amount lost in our plastic injection moulding processes.

You can find out more about how we reduce plastic waste in our blog.

Plastic Injection Moulded Products from Fern Plastics

Here at Fern Plastics, we are industry leaders when it comes to plastic injection mouldings and injection moulded parts. We work closely with suppliers and clients to ensure our production perfectly fits their needs with in-house designers perfecting the plastic injection moulding process. We frequently use recycled plastics and recycled polymers such as recycled ABS in our moulding process to avoid waste at every stage of the process and create a more sustainable business model for our recycled plastic injection mouldings.

To find out more about our plastic injection moulding service and how we create an efficient, high-quality plastic injection moulding process, contact our team now online or by calling 01902 758282.

Plastic injection moulding is one of the most efficient and cost-friendly plastic product production processes. Countless household and business products are formed from plastic injection moulding, perhaps even items you didn’t think were injection moulded. We talk through why plastic injection moulding is so effective.

What is the Plastic Injection Process?

Plastic injection moulding is conducted through precisely injecting molten plastic at pressure into a specially-designed mould. Once the molten plastic cools, a firm product is produced that can stand the test of time. Over moulding and other processes can be used to create more bespoke, intricate plastic injection moulded designs that work for a variety of purposes.

Why is Plastic Injection Moulding So Effective?

Fewer plastic production processes are as effective as plastic injection moulding. One of the main reasons for this is the impressive cost-effectiveness plastic injection moulding enjoys. Injection moulding can produce high volumes of identical products with ease and with a much quicker turnaround than other plastic moulding processes. The efficiency of the injection moulding process is also a factor in the fantastic cost-effectiveness of plastic injection moulding. Once the specialised injection mould has been designed and created by our in-house experts, that same mould can be used countless times, producing plastic injected products with ease at very little cost per item.

Fast, Efficient Plastic Injection Moulding

Our state-of-the-art plastic injection moulding machines work round the clock to ensure high-speed plastic product production that doesn’t compromise on quality or design. The efficiency of custom plastic mouldings results in low labour costs and lower end costs with the ability to use multiple types of plastic within the injection moulded products.

Strong, Fit-for-Purpose Design

The nature of the plastic injection moulding process makes it ideally adaptable for all manner of purposes. From household objects to car parts to medical equipment, plastic injection moulded products can be designed with a number of parts and features to fit a range of uses. Multiple type of plastic can be combined within the injection moulding to form a bespoke product with intricate details and complex shapes repeated time and again for each and every plastic injection moulded product. The ability to create custom plastic mouldings with ease is one of the ways plastic injection moulding is so effective.

Plastic Injection Moulding Specialists

When it comes to ensuring an effective plastic injection moulding process, Fern Plastics are leaders in their industry. Crafting bespoke plastic mouldings using time-honed skills and state-of-the-art technology Fern Plastics can create intricate designs and parts with extremely close consistencies. To find out more about our plastic injection services, contact our team now on 01902 758282.

The process of plastic injection moulding is a fantastic way to produce high quantities of perfectly replicated products for a relatively low cost. At Fern Plastics, we have been specialists in plastic injection moulding for a number of years so know how to get the very best out of the process. We always assign a project manager to each of our plastic injection mould projects to ensure they are the most effective moulded projects they can be. Here’s why we think having a project manager for plastic injection moulding is a key part of our success.

Coordinated and Coherent Injection Moulding Management

We know that every project is important when it comes to plastic injection moulding, that’s why we only work with skilled and experienced individuals we know will get the job done right the first time. Our fully-trained, qualified and experienced plastic injection moulding specialists will involve themselves in your project from the first inception to the final finished product to ensure it is effective and as promised. Our injection moulding project managers have seen every challenge our customers face and know the best ways to get the most out of the plastic injection moulding process so are perfectly placed to advise and answer any questions you may have.

Effective Products

We know that no two projects are the same with each product offering a unique set of challenges and needs. Your dedicated project manager will work to understand every requirement and use of your plastic injection mould to ensure an effective product every time. Our fully-equipped in-house tool room provides the perfect space for the manufacture, repair and modification of mould tools, gauges, jigs and fixtures to keep them fit for purpose with a team of specialists on board to make your project a success,

What Our Plastic Injection Moulding Specialists Provide

Our experienced and fully-trained project managers can offer design failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) to full Production Part Approval processes (PPAP) along with CAD and mould flow analysis to assist with product and mould tool design to ensure your plastic injection moulded product can meet whatever demands are thrown at it.

Our unique long-standing relationships with a selection of low-cost economy tool makers also ensure that projects are completed on-budget. With knowledge of each of the specialist services we supply here at Fern Plastics, your plastic injection moulding project manager is perfectly placed to advise on every aspect of our business and your project to ensure it is the best it can be and performs as efficiently as possible.

Specialist Services and Advice for Every Project

If you are looking for a specialist plastic injection moulding service with a difference, Fern Plastics are here to help. Our knowledgeable team have created injection moulds for a wide range of industries and uses from medical tools to car parts, toys and everything in-between and are committed to fast, reliable service to fit your budget.

To find out more about our plastic injection moulding service, contact Fern Plastics now online or by calling 01902 758282.

When it comes to plastic injection moulded products, quality and expertise are key. Fern Plastics have a number of years of experience in plastic injection moulding making us leaders in our industry. From technical know-how to state-of-the-art technology, we tell you what makes us specialists in our field.

Specialists in Highly-Technical Plastic Injection Mouldings

Whatever your project, we have the expertise to bring it to life. Over the years we have worked with individuals and companies from all types of industries with no project too big to set our minds to. Our state-of-the-art Engel and Arburg machines can melt a full range of thermoplastic pellets before injecting them into intricate custom moulds for impeccable product quality.

Over 60 Years in the Injection Moulding Industry

We’ve spent over 60 years being experts in our field so are confident that whatever project you have, we have the tools and the expertise to help. We’ve created a number of highly-bespoke and intricate plastic injection mouldings and moulded parts over the years so have learned the particular nuances of the trade.

High-Precision Moulds to Close Tolerances Every Time

Fern Plastics are specialists in technically challenging plastic injection mouldings with outstanding specifications for leak-free and pressure-tight plastic injection mouldings. We’ve built up a reputation so that you can be assured your injection mouldings will be right first time every time. Our gas injection mouldings improve aesthetics and reduce the material content in thicker sections for accuracy.

Efficient Plastic Injection Mouldings That Don’t Compromise on Quality

Fern Plastics operates a 24-hour production on three shifts in order to respond fast to demand and create short lead times for all of our plastic injection mouldings. Our 6-axis robots ensure consistent cycling and improve both productivity and quality whilst our experts can create insert mouldings or over mouldings which include two or materials for complete flexibility.

Value-Added Services to Create a Superior Product

Alongside our standard plastic injection moulding services, Fern Plastics also provide a wide range of added services to ensure a superior product and complete flexibility when it comes to the useability of your product. To find out more about our added services, take a look at the blog.

Contact the Plastic Injection Moulding Specialists

Whatever your project, our team of highly specialised experts are ready to make your project a success. We always deliver on time and pride ourselves on creating the highest-quality product to extremely close consistencies each and every time. We can provide specialist injection mould services no matter how big or small the project.

To find out more about how we can help bring your plastic injection moulding ideas to life, contact our team now.

If you are searching for a custom plastic injection moulding company that offers a bespoke suite of services and won’t let you down, Fern Plastics is here to help. Our custom plastic moulds are completely unique to you with your involvement every step of the way from design to production so you can be sure to find the perfect custom plastic mould to suit your businesses needs. Read on to find out how we are one of the leading plastic mould manufacturers, creating custom plastic moulds to impress.

Highly-Technical Bespoke Plastic Injection Mouldings

We work closely with our clients to ensure we understand exactly what their custom plastic injection moulding requires. Our fully-trained and experienced staff use CAD design alongside mould flow analysis to assist with product and mould tool design to ensure the perfect fit whilst our prototyping is done through partners in the UK and internationally for a wide pool of talent. We consistently develop high-quality, highly-technical plastic injection mouldings for a range of industries with fast lead times and low unit costs whilst maintaining the highest level of accuracy.

A Quality Custom Plastic Mould Manufacturer You Can Trust

With over 60 years in the industry, we have developed tried and tested methods of creating the custom plastic injection mouldings you need. We have countless happy customers who return to use our custom plastic mould services time and again with the same fantastic and reliable service each and every time. Our attention to detail is undeniable as we create intricate plastic moulds for a variety of purposes in our fully-equipped in-house tool room, designed for the bespoke manufacture, modification and repair of mould tools, jigs, fixtures and gauges. We can make new, cost-efficient moulds for new plastic injection mouldings or use your existing plastic moulds for a flexible service.

A Personalised Injection Moulding Service

From the start of your journey with us to the end, you will be assigned a project manager to overlook and coordinate your project and ensure you are happy with the outcome. We offer a selection of value-added services from assembly and test to just in time logistics, fire retardant mouldings and high quality finishes to provide a plastic injection moulding service that is bespoke to you and your company’s needs. Your project manager will create the most effective product for your needs through in-depth understanding of the requirements, demands and uses of your plastic injection moulds and conveying these to our experienced design and production teams.

If you are looking for a trusted plastic injection moulding service, get in touch with our team to find out more about how we can help you achieve your company’s goals.

At Fern Plastics, we recognise that as a plastic injection moulding business, responsible consumption and production is key to ensuring a lasting legacy for our company and the planet. Avoiding waste and recycling up to 100% of our plastic and other waste is key to ensuring we do not play a heavy part in filling the world’s landfill sites and oceans with our discarded by-products.

Up to 100% Recycled Waste

When it comes to getting rid of waste in the plastic industry, we know that our choices are important. That’s why we aim to reuse and recycle up to 100% of our plastic and manufacturing waste to be used for future projects. Our in-house robots and granulators supplied by our partners Geiger Systems help maximise the amount of plastic waste we can reuse in future projects without a compromise in quality. Doing this ensures that every bit of plastic we use and produce is used to its highest capacity, reducing the amount of waste we as a company produce every single day.

Of course, quality is paramount for us and some plastic waste we are unable to reuse using our in-house recycling methods. Any waste materials that don’t meet the strict technical requirements our customers need, including any bags, is collected by our partners Recycled UK who can then re-process it for other non-technical markets. We have put multiple steps in place to create a circular economy in our plastic injection moulding process in order to reduce the environmental impact our industry and do our bit as a company to ensure our practices are as sustainable as they can be.

Recycled Packaging

Disposable packaging makes up the bulk of waste in industries across the world. Product boxes are produced, used once and sent to landfill for the whole process to begin again. As part of our commitment to reducing waste at Fern Plastics, we have created a circular process to ensure our cardboard waste is put to use. Our cardboard packaging supplier Allpack take away all of our cardboard waste and recycle it into new cartons that can be used to transport our goods. This reduces the amount of materials we consume as a company and creates a reusable alternative to the single-use box.

Making the Whole Process Recyclable

When looking at ways to reduce our environmental impact during the plastic injection moulding production process, one of the biggest issues of waste we found was the use of plastic tape to keep items together when sending out to our clients. This plastic tape would then be cut and thrown away, creating further avoidable waste. In order to combat this, we are trialling swapping out our plastic tape for paper tape. This has the same purpose, but can be easily recycled after use and is not as harmful to the environment to produce. This is just one of the changes we are trialling to make our process completely recyclable at every stage.

Fern Plastics is a one-stop-shop for a range of plastic injection moulding needs with a number of added services such as chrome, paint or printed finishes, welding, assembly and testing, delivered Just In Time and more. If you would like to find out more, get in touch online now or call us on 01902 758282 to talk to a member of our team.

Established in 1959, Fern Plastics is a Wolverhampton-based company providing plastic injection moulding and more. Our well-trained workforce is highly motivated to supply customers in the UK and Europe from our modern and efficient purpose-built plant based on a prime 9000 m2 site in Wolverhampton. As a proud West-Midlands plastic injection moulding company, our primary objective is to retain and increase the company’s strength and security whilst providing an unparalleled service to every one of our valued customers. Over the years, we have established ourselves a great reputation for innovation and flexibility in the industry and we are widely recognised by our loyal customers. 

For added peace of mind and confidence, our quality and environmental management systems are independently accredited to ISO9000 and ISO14001 respectively. 

What Do Fern Plastics Do?

At Fern Plastics we create bespoke plastic injection moulding solutions for a range of industries. We are proud to include a number of very demanding ‘blue-chip’ international customers in our portfolio and strive to provide world-class service to each and every customer. Our modern Arburg and Engel plastic injection moulding machines produce high-quality, technical plastic injection mouldings with close precision, accuracy and repeatability up to 2.5kg in all thermoplastics and finishes.

We are proven to be agile and cost-effective service with 24-hour production for short lead times. We have the capability to make new, cost-efficient, custom moulds or transfer your existing moulds to us for a reliable and responsive production service for both small or large quantities. 

We are with you every step of the way from concept through production even supporting spare parts legacies. Supporting you with material selection, problem-solving and DFM our excellent new product introduction process and superb project management will be executed by our incredibly knowledgeable, experienced team. You are in safe hands. 

Value-Added Services from Fern Plastics

Whilst we are industry leaders in plastic injection mouldings, our fantastic service doesn’t stop there. We also provide a range of essential, complementary services for your business. These include:

• Gas-Assisted Injection Moulding
• Insert Moulding / Over-Moulding
• Ultrasonic Welding and Heat Welding
• Assembly and Testing
• Tampo Printing / Pad Printing
• Laser Marking
• Decorative and Resistant Finishes
• Just-in-Time Logistics

Where Are Fern Plastics Based?

Our team of highly-trained, qualified and experienced technical staff primarily work from our purpose-built Wolverhampton factory in the West Midlands. Fern Plastics injection moulding conveniently sits close to the M6 and M54 motorways and is just 15 minutes away from the main Wolverhampton railway station. Three major international airports are also less than an hour away from our Wolverhampton factory site.

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Get in Touch

Contact us now on 01902 758282 to discuss how we can help your business thrive or get in touch via the website to send us an email.