The Company is committed to Total Customer Satisfaction and will set, measure, action and review Quality Objectives to continually improve the effectiveness of the Quality Management System.

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The Company is dedicated to supplying products in a manner which meets the contractual requirements, that are delivered on time and with the ultimate aim of supplying zero defects.

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Spray Printing Colour Substance

Paint can be denied as “A coloured substance that is spread over a surface and dries to leave a thin decorative or protective coating.” It has a large number of purposes including protection, creative design, decoration, safety for a large range of environments including roads and hospitals. There are a large range of ways to use paint, as it can come in a number of forms including liquid and gaseous. There are a very large number of different types of paint including Emulsion.,Primer, Enamel, Anti Graffiti, Glaze, Anti-Fouling or Climb paints. Each of the different types of paint have a different purpose and different make-up to ensure that they deliver their purpose.

The different states that the paint exists in will change the way that the paint is used. When paint exists as a gas or as a Gas which is suspended in solid or liquid, the paint will be sprayed onto the object to be painted. This is because the application of the paint is in the air and therefore no object will be needed to touch the item to be painted. Also because the distribution will be very uniform resulting in no sharp lines and very small amounts of paint can be utilised. It is also possible to spray a chemical, often different solvents(Substances in which to dissolve other substances) will be sprayed at the same time as the paint so that both reach the item at the same time.

There are a very large number of ways to Spray painting an item. The most well known is that of Air Gun spraying in which a trigger will mix the paint and a compressed air steam to release the mix. This emerges as a fine spray and a large number of different nozzles can be applied to ensure that different outputs are achieved. HLVP and LVLP also are spray guns but attempt to decrease air usage. LVLP are more adept at this as they have Low Pressure and Low Volume unlike HLVP which also have High Pressure.

It is also possible to spray paint electro statically where you charge the paint particles so they repel each other and spread out when sprayed to ensure that an even coat is ensured. They can be charged in a number of different ways. Another way is Rotational Bells can be used, here the disc charges and throw the paint out to hit the item in a uniform coat.  Other ways include Electric fans, Hot spray, Air Assisted airless Spray Guns, Automated Spray Systems and Spray Booths.

Dual Metallising can offer both moulding and vacuum deposition, allowing for us to offer a complete finished reflector in most polymers


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Promotional clocks are a growing part of our business with many styles to choose from, which you can view in our promotional products gallery.

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The Process of Plastic Injection Moulding

This process is very important for producing many different products for a large number of different services including medical. The products produced are extremely diverse ranging from combs to musical instruments to one piece chairs.

Plastic Injection Moulding tends to have the same manufacturing as the other types of Injection moulding. The process that actually happens is that the plastic granules are entered into a hopper that is part of the moulding machine. The granules are moved along by a screw type plunger It is at this stage that any extras are added, for example colourants. After this, the mix enters the heated area, this is where the granules become molten.  After this the mix is injected with a very high force through a nozzle into a mould tool and this is different for every different part that is produced. Here, the mix is cooled and when it is totally cooled, the mould opens itself and the product can be removed. To increase the speed of this final process, the mould is kept very cold so that the plastic cools instantly upon reaching the mould.

Like another industrial processes there are a number of factors that should be controlled to ensure that output is optimum, with as little contamination as possible. The injection speed can be improved by varying the viscosity of the material. The higher the viscosity, the higher the pressure loss and thus the lower the speed.  The higher the speed, the higher the shear rate and viscosity. Although increasing mould and melt temperatures will reduce the viscosity, thus increasing pressure, it will also reduce shear rate. Also, the cooling time can be manipulated, the hotter the melted plastics, the longer for the plastics to cool and thus the thicker the item produced. The Gate Speed and Metering Phase can also be adapted to produce optimum results.

The cost of moulds depends on a large number of factors including number of cavities how complex the mould itself is, how long these moulds are expected to last. There are a number of difference companies offering a large range of services for these machines each offering different ideas.

Advantages the plastic injection moulding process include repeatable results with high production rates, low labour costs, little scrap and the ability to use a very large range of materials. However, the set up of this process is expensive as many of the parts are very expensive. Also, there can be large running costs and the fact that each mould is different for each part can be time-consuming and expensive.

We can metallise on most inert substrates with the exception of Acetal polymers. Having both moulding and finishing systems allow us to offer a one stop destination for many of our clients.

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Dual Metallising has an enviable reputation in the fields of prototypes and point of sale, producing parts on time, frequently, next day, in some cases while you wait.

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Dual Metallising can offer both moulding and vacuum deposition, allowing for us to offer a complete finished reflector in most polymers.

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We are committed to Total Customer Satisfaction and will set, measure, action and review Quality Objectives to continually improve the effectiveness of the Quality Management System.

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Dual Metallising can offer both moulding and vacuum deposition, allowing for us to offer a complete finished reflector in most polymers.

Dual Metallising Limited was established in 1982. We specialise in vacuum metallising, plastic injection moulding and spray painting. We offer different finishes for full production quantities down to single items.

All our systems are fully automatic allowing for accurate repeatability throughout the process. Size capacities range from the smallest items to a maximum of 560mm x 960mm when rotating planetary , although it is possible to metallise larger items in certain circumstances.

Continuous re-investment in our moulding department has resulted in being able to offer repeatability from our modern six microprocessor controlled machines, ranging from 20-250 tonne clamping capacity and shot weights up to 800 grams in most polymers.
Having both moulding and finishing systems allow us to offer a "one stop" destination for many of our customers.

Did you know? Thanks to our on-going investment in closed loop recycling, we are able to reduce our dependency on natural materials.

Moulding Machines

Call us on 0121 708 2748 - one of our friendly staff are always available to help you.  Our continuous re-investment in our moulding department has resulted in being able to offer repeatability from our modern six microprocessor controlled machines, ranging from 20-250 tonne clamping capacity and shot weights up to 800 grams in most polymers.  http://www.dual-metallising.co.uk/

Plastic Injection Moulding

 

Continuous re-investment in our plastic injection moulding department has resulted in being able to offer repeatability from our modern six microprocessor controlled machines, ranging from 20-250 tonne clamping capacity and shot weights up to 800 grams in most polymers.
Having both moulding and finishing systems allow us to offer a "one stop" destination for many of our customers.

• Tool trials undertaken up to 250 tonne
• Tool making undertaken through partnerships. Tools can be manufactured in Aluminium, P20 or fully hardened

Plastic Injection Moulding

 

Continuous re-investment in our plastic injection moulding department has resulted in being able to offer repeatability from our modern six microprocessor controlled machines, ranging from 20-250 tonne clamping capacity and shot weights up to 800 grams in most polymers.
Having both moulding and finishing systems allow us to offer a "one stop" destination for many of our customers.

• Tool trials undertaken up to 250 tonne
• Tool making undertaken through partnerships. Tools can be manufactured in Aluminium, P20 or fully hardened

Our Social Networking

Using the social networking sites, Facebook and Twitter, has allowed me to become a resource for others through providing a platform for me to refer and recommend my reflector products and vacuum metallising services. The regularly updated contents provide an ongoing view of my company online, which is important in enhancing the social aspect of my company, which brings out an emotional connectivity between my customers and me. On top of this, using social networking sites has made the global market more accessible, and made it easier to share information and ideas with similar businesses. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for latest updates!

Vacuum Metallising

 

We have four vacuum metallising systems which technique, ranging from a standard type of deposition to state of the art plasma/in process silicone protection which has become the hallmark for automotive reflectors.
All our systems are fully automatic allowing for accurate repeatability throughout the process. Size capacities range from the smallest items to a maximum of 560mm x 960mm when rotating planetary , although it is possible to metallise larger items in certain circumstances.
We can metallise on most inert substrates with the exception of Acetal polymers. Having both moulding and finishing systems allow us to offer a one stop destination for many of our clients.

• Facility for "IONIC GASEOUS PLASMA" serving as a surface preparation prior to aluminium deposition
• Polymeric layer can be offered within the vacuum metallising process by plasma and silicones to provide post metallising protection
• Various substrates undertaken
• Fast responses times
• Trials and prototypes undertaken
• Highly efficient modern plant
• Glass metallising is achievable
• Automatic base lacquer flowcoating to most substrates

Services

 

Established in 1982, we specialise in vacuum metallising, plastic injection moulding and spray painting for a variety of products and substrates, such as:

• Automotive & general lighting products
• Point of sale
• Fashion
• Trophy industries
• Mining industry
• Automotive prototypes
• Decorative items for fires
• Promotional Clocks
• Window fashion industry & many more
• Paint Spraying

We are also a leading supplier of reflectors to the automotive, commercial and rotating beacon manufactures. Many of our customers use us as a "One Stop Shop" for completion of their products but a high percentage send their own mouldings in for finishing in either paint or vacuum metallising.
Vacuum-metallising is mainly used as a decorative coating successfully in some applications for its r.f.i shielding properties.
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About us

Dual Metallising was formed in 1982, primarily as a vacuum metallising and paint spraying company becoming a market leader during that period of time. Progressing some six years later into plastic injection moulding, which lead us into manufacture and promotional clocks.
We maintain a high standard of work and have a track record of providing a fast, efficient and reliable service both with small and large volumes. We pride ourselves on providing the best service possible to our customers, offering competitive rates, we also have a fast turnaround capability which is vital to many of our clients.
Our expertise also covers items requiring finishing/manufacturing for the point of sale industry both on vacuum formings and injection mouldings. Prototypes form an important part of our activities together with spray painting.
Dual metallising is a very friendly and welcoming company with 12 employees working from our 8,500 sq ft factory in the Tyseley area of Birmingham. Our long serving employees are very highly motivated in providing their best service to our customers.

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Metallizing

 As can most probably be deduced from the name, the term ‘metalising’ (also spelt as ‘metallizing’) is used to describe the process of coating a thin layer of metal onto the surface of a non-metallic substance. One of the oldest known examples of such a process is the technique of ‘silvering’, a practice first used in the nineteenth century by the German chemist Julius von Liebig, and which has been used ever since in the process for the manufacturing of mirrors. In this particular form of the metalizing process, the non metallic surface of the glass is coated with a thin layer of silver, but nowadays it is more common for the metallic layer to be formed by sputtering powdered aluminium or other such similar compounds onto the glass surface. The plating of non-metallic objects could be seen as having really increased in popularity rapidly with the introduction of Acrylonitrile Butadiene System (ABS) plastic, typically used for the manufacture of pipe systems, musical instruments (like plastic clarinets and recorders), golf club heads (because of its good shock absorbance) as well as car parts and protective headgear.

 Due to the fact that a non-metallic substance tends to be a poor electrical conductor, the surface of the object has to be made conductive before the plating process can commence. In order for this to occur, the plastic component is firstly etched chemically by a suitable process (such as submerging the component in a hot chromic-acid sulphuric acid solution). The etched plastic surface is then sensitised and activated by first being dipped in a solution of tin (II) chloride and then again in a solution of palladium chloride. Finally, the processed surface is coated with a layer of electroless copper or nickel before being plated even further. Although this process provides the surface with a useful adhesion force of some strength, it is considerably weaker than actual metal to metal adhesion strength.

 One of the most famous variations of the typical metallizing process is ‘vacuum metallizing’.

 In the process of ‘Vacuum Metallizing’, the coating metal is heated until it reaches its boiling point in a vacuum chamber. The process then involves letting condensation deposit the metal onto the surface of the substrate. The coated metal is then vaporised by extremely high temperatures generated from either resistance heating, electron beam or plasma heating and the metal condenses on the work piece or product as a thin metallic film.

Reflectors

It has been proven that almost all road accidents (regardless of whether they included motorcycles, cars, bicycles or even huge lorries) take place during the night and in conditions of poor visibility, for instance fog. Therefore, it is crucial that every vehicle used on the road ought to be fitted with a form of reflector as an additional visibility safety measure its an a virtually near certainty that there is a reflector to fit every single make and model of car and motorcycle since in most cases the reflectors for vehicles such as this aren't made specifically for specific models and makes and may very easily separately be attached or stuck on.

There are also several firms specialising in the manufacturing of plastic products that along with producing reflectors in a array of polymers (from standard ABS compounds to others for instance PPS, DMC and ULTEM which have a very high level of heat resistance) for a wide variety of vehicles (manufactured using vacuuming or moulding production processes), also offer a re-metallising service for headlight reflectors of classic and modern cars alike. Companies such as these are often approached to produce suitable reflectors for many makes of cars which have failed their M.O.T. tests.

For bikes in particular, reflectors are usually manufactured as a moulded tile of transparent plastic, having a smooth exterior surface (in order to allow light such as from an approaching car’s headlights to enter) whereas the back of the reflector takes the form of a range of angled spherical beads or micro-prisms. These reflectors use the principle of retroreflection to notify motorists to the presence of the cyclist traveling on the road. Retroreflection takes place when light is reflected back to the source with a minimum amount of light being scattered and lost in the surrounding area, making Retroreflectors the perfect materials for usage within the creation of car and bicycle reflectors.

When light strikes the back of a reflector such as this (meaning the surface housing the spherical beads and micro-prisms) it will do so at an angle that is greater than the ‘critical angle’ (the angle of incidence above which total internal reflection can take place). Total internal reflection in this case means that (due to the orientation of the interior surfaces) the light is totally reflected back out through the front of the reflector in the direction it came from and immediately alerts the other motorists to the presence of another vehicle on the road.

Reflectors

It has been confirmed that the majority of road accidents (regardless of whether they included cars, bicycles, motorcycles or maybe even huge lorries) occur at night in circumstances of poor visibility, for example fog. Therefore, it is important that any vehicle used on the road ought to be fitted with a form of reflector to act as an additional visibility preventative its an an almost near guarantee that there is a reflector to meet every model and make of car and motorcycle since in the majority of cases the reflectors for vehicles such as this aren't made especially for specific models and makes and can easily be separately be stuck on or attached.

There are also several firms specialising in the manufacturing of plastic products that along with producing reflectors in a selection of polymers (from standard ABS compounds to others such as PPS, DMC and ULTEM which may have a really high level of heat resistance) for a huge selection of vehicles (manufactured using vacuuming or moulding production processes), also provide a re-metallising service for headlight reflectors of classic and modern cars alike. Companies such as these in many cases are asked to manufacture suitable reflectors for many makes of cars that have not passed their M.O.T. tests.

For bikes in particular, reflectors are normally manufactured as a moulded tile of transparent plastic, with a smooth exterior surface (in order to allow light for example from an approaching car’s headlights to enter) whereas the back of the reflector takes the form of an array of angled spherical beads or micro-prisms. These reflectors use the principle of retroreflection to alert motorists to the presence of the cyclist on the road. Retroreflection happens when light is reflected back to the source with a minimum amount of light being scattered and lost in the surrounding area, making Retroreflectors the perfect materials for use in the creation of bicycle and car reflectors.

When light strikes the rear of a reflector such as this (meaning the surface housing the spherical beads and micro-prisms) it does so at an angle that is greater than the ‘critical angle’ (the angle of incidence above which total internal reflection can take place). Total internal reflection in this case means (due to the orientation of the interior surfaces) the light is totally reflected back out through the front of the reflector in the same direction it came from and immediately alerts the various other road users towards the existence of the other vehicle on the road.

Reflectors

It has been determined that the majority of road accidents (no matter if they involved motorcycles, cars, bicycles or maybe even heavy goods vehicles) take place during the night in circumstances of poor visibility, such as fog. It is therefore vital that any vehicle used on the road should be fitted with a type of reflector as an added visibility safety measure and it is a virtually near guarantee that there's a reflector to fit every make and model of motorcycle and car since in the majority of cases the reflectors for such vehicles are not made especially for particular models and makes and may very easily individually be attached or stuck on.

There's also several firms specialising in the manufacturing of plastic products that along with producing reflectors in a range of polymers (from standard ABS compounds to others such as PPS, DMC and ULTEM which may have a really high level of heat resistance) for a large selection of vehicles (manufactured using moulding or vacuuming production processes), also provide a re-metallising service for headlight reflectors of classic and modern cars alike. Companies such as these are often approached to produce suitable reflectors for a lot of various makes and models of cars that have not passed their M.O.T. tests.

For bikes in particular, reflectors are normally manufactured as a moulded tile of transparent plastic, with a smooth exterior surface (in order to allow light such as from an approaching car’s headlights to enter) whereas the back of the reflector takes the form of a range of angled spherical beads or micro-prisms. These reflectors make use of the principle of retroreflection to notify motorists towards the presence of the cyclist traveling on the road. Retroreflection happens when light is reflected back to the source with a minimum amount of light being scattered and lost in the surrounding area, making Retroreflectors the perfect materials for use in the manufacture of bicycle and car reflectors.

When light strikes the rear of a reflector such as this (meaning the surface housing the spherical beads and micro-prisms) it will do so at an angle that is greater than the ‘critical angle’ (the angle of incidence above which total internal reflection can take place). Total internal reflection in this instance means that (due to the orientation of the interior surfaces) the light is totally reflected back out via the front of the reflector in the direction it came from and instantly alerts the various other road users towards the existence of the other vehicle on the road.

Reflectors

It has been determined that the majority of road accidents (no matter if they involved motorcycles, cars, bicycles or maybe even heavy goods vehicles) take place during the night in circumstances of poor visibility, such as fog. It is therefore vital that any vehicle used on the road should be fitted with a type of reflector as an added visibility safety measure and it is a virtually near guarantee that there's a reflector to fit every make and model of motorcycle and car since in the majority of cases the reflectors for such vehicles are not made especially for particular models and makes and may very easily individually be attached or stuck on.

There's also several firms specialising in the manufacturing of plastic products that along with producing reflectors in a range of polymers (from standard ABS compounds to others such as PPS, DMC and ULTEM which may have a really high level of heat resistance) for a large selection of vehicles (manufactured using moulding or vacuuming production processes), also provide a re-metallising service for headlight reflectors of classic and modern cars alike. Companies such as these are often approached to produce suitable reflectors for a lot of various makes and models of cars that have not passed their M.O.T. tests.

For bikes in particular, reflectors are normally manufactured as a moulded tile of transparent plastic, with a smooth exterior surface (in order to allow light such as from an approaching car’s headlights to enter) whereas the back of the reflector takes the form of a range of angled spherical beads or micro-prisms. These reflectors make use of the principle of retroreflection to notify motorists towards the presence of the cyclist traveling on the road. Retroreflection happens when light is reflected back to the source with a minimum amount of light being scattered and lost in the surrounding area, making Retroreflectors the perfect materials for use in the manufacture of bicycle and car reflectors.

When light strikes the rear of a reflector such as this (meaning the surface housing the spherical beads and micro-prisms) it will do so at an angle that is greater than the ‘critical angle’ (the angle of incidence above which total internal reflection can take place). Total internal reflection in this instance means that (due to the orientation of the interior surfaces) the light is totally reflected back out via the front of the reflector in the direction it came from and instantly alerts the various other road users towards the existence of the other vehicle on the road.

Reflectors

It has been determined that the majority of road accidents (no matter if they involved motorcycles, cars, bicycles or maybe even heavy goods vehicles) take place during the night in circumstances of poor visibility, such as fog. It is therefore vital that any vehicle used on the road should be fitted with a type of reflector as an added visibility safety measure and it is a virtually near guarantee that there's a reflector to fit every make and model of motorcycle and car since in the majority of cases the reflectors for such vehicles are not made especially for particular models and makes and may very easily individually be attached or stuck on.

There's also several firms specialising in the manufacturing of plastic products that along with producing reflectors in a range of polymers (from standard ABS compounds to others such as PPS, DMC and ULTEM which may have a really high level of heat resistance) for a large selection of vehicles (manufactured using moulding or vacuuming production processes), also provide a re-metallising service for headlight reflectors of classic and modern cars alike. Companies such as these are often approached to produce suitable reflectors for a lot of various makes and models of cars that have not passed their M.O.T. tests.

For bikes in particular, reflectors are normally manufactured as a moulded tile of transparent plastic, with a smooth exterior surface (in order to allow light such as from an approaching car’s headlights to enter) whereas the back of the reflector takes the form of a range of angled spherical beads or micro-prisms. These reflectors make use of the principle of retroreflection to notify motorists towards the presence of the cyclist traveling on the road. Retroreflection happens when light is reflected back to the source with a minimum amount of light being scattered and lost in the surrounding area, making Retroreflectors the perfect materials for use in the manufacture of bicycle and car reflectors.

When light strikes the rear of a reflector such as this (meaning the surface housing the spherical beads and micro-prisms) it will do so at an angle that is greater than the ‘critical angle’ (the angle of incidence above which total internal reflection can take place). Total internal reflection in this instance means that (due to the orientation of the interior surfaces) the light is totally reflected back out via the front of the reflector in the direction it came from and instantly alerts the various other road users towards the existence of the other vehicle on the road.

Reflectors

It has been determined that almost all road accidents (regardless of whether they involved cars, bicycles, motorcycles or even heavy goods vehicles) take place during the night and in circumstances of decreased visibility, for instance fog. It is therefore essential that every vehicle used on the road should be specially fitted with a form of reflector to act as an added visibility preventative its an a virtually near certainty that there's a reflector to fit every single make and model of car and motorcycle since in most cases the reflectors for vehicles such as this aren't made especially for certain models and makes and can very easily separately be attached or stuck on.

There are also several firms specialising in the manufacturing of plastic products that along with producing reflectors in a range of polymers (from standard ABS compounds to others such as PPS, DMC and ULTEM which have a really high level of heat resistance) for a large number of vehicles (manufactured using moulding or vacuuming production processes), also offer a re-metallising service for headlight reflectors of classic and modern cars alike. Such companies in many cases are approached to manufacture suitable reflectors for many makes of cars which have failed their M.O.T. tests.

For bikes particularly, reflectors are normally manufactured as a moulded tile of transparent plastic, with a smooth exterior surface (in order to allow light such as from an approaching vehicles headlights to enter) whilst the back of the reflector takes the form of a range of angled spherical beads or micro-prisms. These reflectors make use of the principle of retroreflection to alert motorists to the presence of the cyclist on the road. Retroreflection occurs when light is reflected back to the source with a minimum amount of light being scattered and lost in the surrounding area, making Retroreflectors the perfect materials for usage in the manufacture of car and bicycle reflectors.

Reflectors Used For Safety Reasons

It has been determined that almost all road accidents (no matter if they included motorcycles, cars, bicycles or even huge lorries) occur during the night and in circumstances of decreased visibility, for example fog. It is therefore vital that any road-using vehicle should be specially fitted with a form of reflector to act as an added visibility safety measure and it is a virtually near guarantee that there's a reflector to meet every single model and make of car and motorcycle since in the majority of cases the reflectors for vehicles such as this are not made especially for particular models and makes and can very easily individually be stuck on or attached.

There are also lots of businesses specialising in the manufacturing of plastic items that as well as producing reflectors in a range of polymers (from standard ABS compounds to others for instance PPS, DMC and ULTEM which have a very high level of heat resistance) for a wide number of vehicles (manufactured using vacuuming or moulding production processes), also provide a re-metallising service for headlight reflectors of classic and modern cars alike. Such companies are often asked to manufacture suitable reflectors for many various makes and models of cars which have not passed their M.O.T. tests.

For bikes in particular, reflectors are typically manufactured as a moulded tile of transparent plastic, with a smooth exterior surface (in order to allow light such as from an approaching vehicles headlights to enter) whilst the back of the reflector takes the form of a range of angled spherical beads or micro-prisms. These reflectors use the principle of retroreflection to notify motorists to the presence of the cyclist on the road. Retroreflection occurs when light is reflected back to the source with a minimum amount of light being scattered and lost in the surrounding area, making Retroreflectors an ideal materials for use in the manufacture of bicycle and car reflectors.

When light strikes the back of such a reflector (meaning the surface housing the spherical beads and micro-prisms) it will do so at an angle which is greater than the ‘critical angle’ (the angle of incidence above which total internal reflection can take place). Total internal reflection however implies that (due to the orientation of the interior surfaces) the light is completely reflected back out via the front of the reflector in the same direction it came from originally and immediately alerts the various other road users towards the presence of the other vehicle on the road.

Reflectors

 It has been proven that the majority of road accidents (regardless of whether they involved cars, bicycles, motorcycles or even heavy goods vehicles) occur at night and in conditions of poor visibility, such as fog. It is therefore vital that any road-using vehicle should be fitted with a form of reflector as an additional visibility safety measure and it is an almost near certainty that there is a reflector to meet every make and model of car and motorcycle since in the majority of cases the reflectors for such vehicles are not made specifically for certain makes and models and can easily be separately attached or stuck on.

 There are also several firms specialising in the manufacturing of plastic products that as well as producing reflectors in a range of polymers (from standard ABS compounds to others such as PPS, DMC and ULTEM which have a very high level of heat resistence) for a wide selection of vehicles (manufactured using moulding or vacuuming production processes), also offer a re-metallising service for headlight reflectors of classic and modern cars alike. Such companies are often approached to manufacture suitable reflectors for many makes of cars which have failed their M.O.T. tests.

 For bicycles in particular, reflectors are typically manufactured as a moulded tile of transparent plastic, with a smooth exterior surface (in order to allow light such as from an approaching car’s headlights to enter) whereas the back of the reflector takes the form of an array of angled spherical beads or micro-prisms. These reflectors use the principle of retroreflection to alert motorists to the presence of the cyclist on the road. Retroreflection occurs when light is reflected back to the source with a minimum amount of light being scattered and lost in the surrounding area, making Retroreflectors the perfect materials for use in the manufacture of bicycle and car reflectors.

 When light strikes the rear of such a reflector (meaning the surface housing the spherical beads and micro-prisms) it does so at an angle that is greater than the ‘critical angle’ (the angle of incidence above which total internal reflection can take place). Total internal reflection in this case means that (due to the orientation of the interior surfaces) the light is completely reflected back out through the front of the reflector in the direction it came from and instantly alerts the other road users to the presence of another vehicle on the road.

What Does Plastic Injection Moulding Mean And What Should I Know

One of the most commonly used plastic production process in the industries is the plastic injection moulding. The wide range of uses and the diversity of injection moulding especially in producing both disposable consumer plastics and vast reengineering plastic components have really endeared it to many.

Of What Uses Are The Plastic Injection Moulding?

The plastic injection moulding process is usually used in the production of many thermoplastics such as polycarbonate, nylon, polystyrene etc. This process doesn’t just give plastic manufacturers the freedom to design several types of micro and industrial plastics but the average weight of the plastic product is usually light when compared to the plastic production process that was use some years back. It is not surprising that there are many huge shaped and brilliantly designed plastic products in the market today, thanks to the plastic injection moulding production process.

Producing different types of plastics with the plastic injection machines are quite easy because it usually begins by having the material introduced to the injection moulding machine through a hopper. The plastic injection moulding machine consists of reciprocating screws that are usually driven by the electric motor and a heated barrel. This electric motor or the hydraulic usually transports the molten polymer via some arranged gates or funnels and deposits them into a temperature controlled split mould.

During the injection phase of the plastic production, the reciprocating screw usually acts as the ram and also melts the polymer. Depending on the required size, shapes etc of the finished plastic product, the melted or plasticized polymer are usually injected into the mould. But this takes place after the additional heating that is usually occasioned by procession action of the screw on the polymer.

In the plastic injection moulding process, very high pressure is usually applied depending on the type of plastic material that is being processed and the sort of end product that is being produced.

Most plastic injection moulding machines are made of a mixture of steal and alloys of aluminum. This is because, steal can be hardened and plated when the need arises and the alloys of aluminum could facilitate the hand polishing speeds and boost cutting. These combinations had made it possible for the massive production of numerous designs and ranges of plastic products.

The importance and overall necessity of the plastic injection moulding machines can not be over emphasized because apart from enabling the massive production of different disposable consumable plastic products, it has been noted that people in the aerospace and even defense industries are benefiting from the brilliant plastic injection moulding processes.

Reflectors

 It has been proven that the majority of road accidents (regardless of whether they involved cars, bicycles, motorcycles or even heavy goods vehicles) occur at night and in conditions of poor visibility, such as fog. It is therefore vital that any road-using vehicle should be fitted with a form of reflector as an additional visibility safety measure and it is an almost near certainty that there is a reflector to meet every make and model of car and motorcycle since in the majority of cases the reflectors for such vehicles are not made specifically for certain makes and models and can easily be separately attached or stuck on.

 There are also several firms specialising in the manufacturing of plastic products that as well as producing reflectors in a range of polymers (from standard ABS compounds to others such as PPS, DMC and ULTEM which have a very high level of heat resistence) for a wide selection of vehicles (manufactured using moulding or vacuuming production processes), also offer a re-metallising service for headlight reflectors of classic and modern cars alike. Such companies are often approached to manufacture suitable reflectors for many makes of cars which have failed their M.O.T. tests.

 For bicycles in particular, reflectors are typically manufactured as a moulded tile of transparent plastic, with a smooth exterior surface (in order to allow light such as from an approaching car’s headlights to enter) whereas the back of the reflector takes the form of an array of angled spherical beads or micro-prisms. These reflectors use the principle of retroreflection to alert motorists to the presence of the cyclist on the road. Retroreflection occurs when light is reflected back to the source with a minimum amount of light being scattered and lost in the surrounding area, making Retroreflectors the perfect materials for use in the manufacture of bicycle and car reflectors.

 When light strikes the rear of such a reflector (meaning the surface housing the spherical beads and micro-prisms) it does so at an angle that is greater than the ‘critical angle’ (the angle of incidence above which total internal reflection can take place). Total internal reflection in this case means that (due to the orientation of the interior surfaces) the light is completely reflected back out through the front of the reflector in the direction it came from and instantly alerts the other road users to the presence of another vehicle on the road.