Akron Porcelain & Plastics Co.

United States

Thermoset Plastic molding compounds (as molded by Akron Porcelain & Plastics since 1957) were developed primarily to satisfy the following molded part criteria: • High heat resistance while maintaining physical strength properties • Chemical resistance • Electrical insulation (arc & track resistance) • Dimensional stability Materials Used – Phenolics, Glass Filled Polyesters (Bulk and Sheet Molding Compounds), Structural Composites, Alkyds, Ureas Thermoset materials from Akron Porcelain & Plastics differ from thermoplastic molding compounds due to a change in chemistry that occurs during the cure portion of the molding process. In short, the material "sets" up and "kicks" over into a different chemistry that provides the desired molded part characteristics as stated above. Akron Porcelain & Plastics has the equipment, design expertise for both parts and tools, and plant capacity to handle any of your thermoset molded plastic needs! Please send us your request for quotation. View a Design Guide for Thermoset Plastic Parts. MADE IN THE U.S.A.

Please contact Akron Porcelain & Plastics for any of your thermoplastic injection molding requirements. Thermoplastic materials can be ground and re-molded for most applications and are considered environmentally friendly. Today's design engineers have a significant selection of available thermoplastic materials to choose from depending on application requirements. Akron Porcelain & Plastics has successfully molded difficult applications, some of which are part of assemblies utilizing both Thermosets and Thermoplastics. We can offer you the processes and expertise to follow your part from concept to finished product. Let Akron Porcelain & Plastics assist you with both raw material and process selection for all of your Thermoplastic needs. MADE IN THE U.S.A.

When small quantity orders for prototype samples or short production runs do not justify construction of a production tool, our machined plastics are the best solution. • Standard machined tolerances are 12% or 0.005" per inch, with a minimum of 0.005". Tighter tolerances may be available depending upon the specific configuration. • Most thermoplastic and thermoset materials are readily machined. Thermoplastics: PEEK, Nylons, ABS, Polycarbonate, Polyurethanes, etc. Thermosets: Polyesters, Vinylesters, Phenolics, Melamines, fuel cell plates, etc. • Machining methods include CNC milling, turning, grinding, and polishing, etc. • Most orders ship within two weeks. • Material specification sheets are available upon request.

Akron Porcelain & Plastics Co. utilizes its years of experience in the custom-molding of industrial plastics by helping its customers achieve their production goals. Since 1957, the Company has custom molded parts for the electrical distribution, automotive, major appliance, commercial lighting, and commercial transportation industries as well as numerous specialty parts. Akron Porcelain & Plastics engineers have designed hundreds of single and multi-cavity production tools for complex parts on a mass production basis. Materials Used - Thermosets and Engineered Thermoplastics. Akron Porcelain & Plastics Co. has the ability to produce high volume mechanical assemblies as a value added addition to its molding expertise. Please let us take a look at your needs for industrial custom molded plastics!