With decades of experience in managing a diverse range of injection molding projects from beginning to end, Global Plastics invites you to learn more about our services. We work tirelessly to achieve cost effectiveness while maintaining the highest quality possible for every medical device, part, or component we produce. Our ability to efficiently deliver a solution that achieves the desired result is how we’ve built our reputation in this highly competitive industry with each customer client. We’d be honored to do it for your company as well. Use the contact us form on our website to learn more about our plastic medical device injection molding services.

As a low-temperature plastic, polylactic acid has a relatively lower melt point than high-performance plastics, and more research into the possibilities of increased temperature resistance is ongoing. In many respects, however, PLA plastic performs well in its dimensional stability and it can be crystallized to achieve more rigidity. While not designed for long life or high temperatures, the low cost and sustainability, combined with its ease of use, contribute to PLA plastic’s popularity.

If you are designing plastic parts and want to collaborate with professionals in plastic manufacturing, Aline Components is an excellent choice. Aline Components is a leading provider of plastic injection molding services located just outside Philadelphia, and we have an extensive range of services available for plastic manufacturing, as well as the different types of plastic and the expert knowledge of their application. If you are designing components for a particular industry we can help you select the appropriate material. Give us a call to discuss the details: (215) 368-0300.

While the number of different plastic devices and components used in the medical industry and dental industry seem nearly infinite, there are a variety of “usual suspects” in constant high demand among injection molding manufacturers, including the following:

The prototyping phase allows for short runs using a prototype mold (often tooled in aluminum) in order to ensure the product specifications are optimal before investing in the tooling of a steel production mold. Along the way we will have also determined which of our fleet of 70+ injection molding machines are best suited for full production runs of the plastic item. As a manufacturing process, custom injection molding is often the most cost-effective solution for many medical devices and parts.

The above is just an overview of a small sample of plastic resins available for use in the injection molding process for medical and dental devices. Rest assured the experts at Global Plastics will know which plastic material is the best option for your specific project.

The process that results in finished, high-quality plastic medical devices and related components requires a number of key pieces to be in place. In the product design phase, the device or part must be conceptualized with design engineers to determine essential specifications and parameters, including intended use. Early on in this process, choosing the right plastic material for the project is critical—and there are thousands from which to choose.

Despite its name, Polylactic Acid is in the family of polyesters, composed of two main monomers: lactic acid and the cyclic di-ester, lactide. Widely known as PLA plastic, it is the second most commonly used bioplastic in the world. Formulated with specific attention to the environment, PLA plastic is derived from cornstarch or sugarcane and is designed to degrade back to its constituent components for a relatively benign environmental impact. As a biologically derived polymer, it is highly workable, and useful in situations where gradual dissolution is desirable. PLA plastic is often used for temporary fittings fasteners, plates, and other mechanical parts for the medical industry, and its biodegradable properties also make it useful for food packaging. The proliferation of its use in all types of industries is an indication of its effectiveness.

Global Plastics has Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification for manufacturing food packaging materials and plastic molded food closures.

Applicable regulatory frameworks must be consulted, whether those of the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) or ISO 13485 standards related to medical devices, and whether clean room or white room manufacturing environments are needed.

The number of different plastic resins available today is staggering. Choosing the right plastic material is an essential step for any plastic medical device or component based on its intended application. Available plastic materials include the following: