Agricultural plastic molding projects should maintain certain standards to be successful. High-quality management from the manufacturing company, strong design, proper material selection, and the potential for key secondary services, to name a few.
The agricultural industry is one of the most important markets in the country, which means any deficiencies in equipment are going to have a wide-reaching impact.
Ahead of your next agricultural plastic molding project, take into account these four considerations from Agape Plastics.
Agricultural Plastic Molding Projects Demand Proper Material Selection
Material selection is everything for injection molding projects — but especially for agricultural projects. Depending upon a part’s designed application, it could be exposed to harsh environments.
Some of the most versatile polymers on the market are often the most commonly used in agricultural plastic molding projects. Consider using polyethylene, polypropylene, or polycarbonate as your material selection. All three of these polymers offer high durability, chemical resistance, and UV stability, and allow for repeated mechanical stress. Agape Plastics offers all three of these materials and works with them on a daily basis.
It’s important to factor in other key design elements such as shape, tolerances, wall thickness, and geometry. All four of these design components have impacts on agricultural products, such as maintaining uniform wall thickness, tight tolerances, and proper draft angles to avoid warping.
Experienced Manufacturer
There are hundreds of injection molding companies out there that can handle your project. But don’t settle for just any company. Look out for key characteristics that are related to your project’s needs. An experienced company will understand the challenges you face within the agricultural industry.
Agape Plastics has been working with the agricultural industry since 1973, and we offer numerous services for all of the industries we work with — including agriculture. Our services include:
- Project management
- Design
- Engineering
- Production
- Prototyping
- Assembly
- Research
- Testing
Quality Management Taken Seriously
Quality management should always be at the top of the priority list ahead of any agricultural plastic molding project. Before your project starts, make sure your manufacturer of choice has a vetted quality management system.
The company should perform quality checks throughout the manufacturing process as well as during pre- and post-production to fully ensure your product looks and functions as designed. Manufacturers should hold key quality management certifications, such as an ISO 14001, which demonstrates a focus on environmental management.
Ability for Customization
There are times when a stock injection-molded part will work just fine. But what if it won’t get the job done? Consider custom injection molding services to ensure that your components can function properly and limit issues on the job.
Partner with Agape Plastics for Your Agricultural Plastic Molding Projects
Agape Plastics proudly serves as a full-service injection molding company. Since 1973, we’ve worked with our customers to understand their unique needs, while building products that last.
Quality comes first in everything we do. We’re IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 certified, and we constantly strive to keep quality at the forefront of everything that leaves our facility.
We’ve worked with numerous companies in the agricultural industry for decades, and have created long-lasting relationships because of our attention to detail in every part we manufacture.
Have a design ready to go for your project? Contact us today and let’s get to work.