In the market, many different industry grades of the PC injection molding plastic materials are commercially available, most of which are referred to by their generic name (PC). Usually, they are differentiated by how much reinforcing glass fiber they contain, as well as the difference in melt fluidity among them. Some PC materials are combined with additives, such as the “UV stabilizers” that help protect it from long period direct exposure to the sunlight. PC materials that are plastic injection moldable may contain some other additives, such as mold release agents that help lubricate the mold during the injection molding process. Finished PC materials are usually sold in rods, cylinders or sheets.

As an amorphous engineering material, PC features an exceptionally high resistance to impact / heat, great clarity, outstanding sterilizability, admirable flame retardancy, and good resistance to stain. The notched Izod resistance to impact of the PC materials is pretty high, with a low and consistent mold shrinkage rate of (0.1 – 0.2 mm).

All-Plastics has expertise in providing cost-saving, high quality injection molding solutions to the Medical Device industry. Our expertise in medical injection molding allow us to support tight tolerance micro-sized components to complete medical devices.

Our medical plastic injection molding and clean room molding production solutions that increase quality, security and provide cost advantages for the Medical Market are:

If your smartphone has a clear, durable casing, it's likely made of polycarbonate. This thermoplastic polymer is a popular material among plastic parts, components, and products manufacturers. Its qualities, such…

PC injection molding materials that have a high molecular weight (meaning the melt flow rate is rather low) usually features higher mechanical properties, but it becomes more difficult to process such grades of PC. It is a good idea to choose the PC type for a specific application on basis of the desired requirements, e.g. for high impact resistance, choose a low-MFR (Melt Flow Rate) PC; on the contrary, for optimal processability, choose a high-MFR (Melt Flow Rate) PC.

Polycarbonates, more commonly known as PC, are a group of thermoplastic polymers containing carbonate groups in their chemical structures. Although PC are commercially available in a diversity of different of colors (either translucent or opaque), the raw material is able to transmit light internally in a capacity similar to that of glass. The PC material is typically applied to produce a wide range of materials and are especially useful when the product requires outstanding resistance to impact and / or good transparency (for example, when used in production of bullet-proof glass). The PC material is most commonly applied for production of plastic lenses in eyewear, medical equipment, plastic auto components / parts, protective gears, greenhouse material, digital disks (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray), as well as exterior lighting fixtures. PC is also very resistant to heat and is able to be mixed with flame retardants without causing significant degradation to the material. PC is a group of engineering plastic materials, since they are able to be used for more capable and robust applications, e.g. in “glass-like” surfaces that are strongly resistant to impact.

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During the hydrolysis (the chemical breakdown of a compound due to reaction with water) process, it is very likely that some types of PC materials can be harmful when contacting with food, due to the unwanted release of Bisphenol A (BPA). The most commonly produced PC types are created by combining BPA and COCl2, but there are BPA free PC materials available, which are especially marketable for applications that involve perishable water or food.

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All-Plastics employs a state-of-the-art plastic injection molding process in order to produce high-quality medical products that meet the strict guidelines set by regulatory bodies. This ensures the safety and efficiency of all manufactured medical products and tools, which include:

All-Plastics works with a variety of medical industries to provide injection molding services to help create, design, and mold custom applications and parts. Some of the medical markets we serve are:

Medical injection molding is a plastic molding and manufacturing process involving liquefied plastic into a mold to create plastic products of various shapes and sizes. In this process, the plastic is allowed to conform to the shape of the mold and harden to produce the desired finished product.

Material selection and method of production are always key considerations in the manufacturing of products, devices, and components for the medical industry. This is because of the strict regulations and standards that govern the industry. Plastic injection molding meets these requirements and offers a wide range of benefits for the medical industry.

The melt viscosities of PC are usually Newtonian up to shear rates of 1000 s-1 and reduce more than that. The Heat Deflection Temperature under Load usually ranges between 130 and 140 degrees Celsius (or 266 – 284 degrees Fahrenheit) and the Vicat Softening Point is usually around 155 degrees Celsius (or 311 degrees Fahrenheit).

By employing advanced medical injection molding in our manufacturing process, we are able to supply high volumes of medical components without sacrificing quality while meeting your target specifications.

All-Plastics caters to your need for durable plastic medical components that comply with strict FDA standards and regulations.

PC is one of the polyesters of carbonic acid, and all of the general-purpose PC materials are produced on basis of bisphenol A (BPA). In the molecules, the BPA component leads to its relatively higher glass transition temperature of 150 degrees Celsius (or 302 degrees Fahrenheit), while the rotational mobility of the carbonyl group inside the molecules allows the material to be highly ductile and tough.

According to the publication, AZO Materials, the PC injection molding plastic material was invented in the middle of the 20th century at the same time by GE in the US and Bayer in Germany. In today’s society, the material is produced by a great number of companies worldwide, each usually having their own manufacturing processes, exclusive formulas and trade names, including well known variant resins, such as Lexan® by produced SABIC, or Makrolon® produced by Bayer MaterialScience.