For smaller plastic components and parts, or parts that require high levels of detail or varying thickness, we use polyvinyl chloride injection molding. This is a more intensive method of plastic manufacturing because it requires designing a double-sided mold made from steel, aluminum, or copper alloy. Then, the PVC is melted to a liquid state and injected into the mold, creating a detailed, highly accurate finished shape that is either ready for painting or customization or to be packaged and sent to our customers.

At Advanced Plastiform, Inc., we work with companies across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states, designing and manufacturing custom plastics for all types of use - from car bumpers and trunk liners to medical trays and packaging. In order to provide the best outcome for each individual product, we have a wide variety of thermoplastic materials available to use, but one common plastic we use is polyvinyl chloride, more commonly known as PVC. In fact, PVC based materials are some of the most commonly used plastics in the world.

Since 1988, Advanced Plastiform, Inc., has been providing superior custom plastic molding and fabrication services to companies in North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, Georgia and Pennsylvania. Contact us to make an appointment Mon-Fri 8-5.

Polyvinyl chloride is most widely known for the rigid PVC pipe used in plumbing and water infrastructure systems. To create pipes and other hollow tubes such as air ducts, we use twin sheet forming. Twin sheet forming is the most complex polyvinyl chloride thermoforming method because it requires two sheets of plastic to be heated and shaped at the same time, then fitted and fused together. There is no room for error as the plastic must be matched precisely at pressed points in order to join together properly.

Both rigid PVC and flexible PVC have a wide variety of uses. While most people equate it with PVC pipe and other construction materials, it’s also the plastic used in vinyl siding, window frames, and roof lining. In fact, it’s used in virtually every industry to make things like:

Polyvinyl chloride is a thermoplastic polymer that can be heated and shaped for a multitude of materials. PVC in its pure state is highly rigid and brittle, but by adding plasticizers or phthalates, it can be softened, often taking the place of rubber, or blended with cotton to make canvas. We use a variety of PVC based materials to meet the needs of our customers.

C&J’s plastic contract manufacturing department is staffed for 7-day, 24-hour production. We work directly with your planning departments to arrange for Kan-Ban pull systems – reducing your warehouse requirements, while increasing inventory turns. We work with many EDI and other electronic ordering system formats. Supply agreements and manufacturing contracts are in place with most of our customers to ensure mutual success.

At the heart of our plastic contract manufacturing department is the Manufacturing Engineering R&D Lab. Our team helps drive cost out of the assembly process. From simple Assembly Fixtures to complex Automation Equipment and Vision Inspection Systems, C&J Industries can create a fully custom process to fit your specific contract manufacturing needs.

PVC is highly durable and offers excellent resistance chemical damage, water and moisture, and abrasion. Because it’s so versatile and can be blended with a variety of additives to change its properties from extremely rigid to soft and flexible, it’s commonly used in thermoforming, while its dimensional stability and low melting point makes it ideal for injection molding.

For more intricate detailing and a less expensive alternative to polyvinyl chloride injection molding, we use pressure forming. Like vacuum forming, we fit heated PVC around a tool, but then, we use highly pressurized air to blast the plastic, pressing it firmly against the tool, creating sharp edges and corners and high levels of detail for construction materials and other products.

To find out more about our capabilities, please review our Medical Contract Manufacturing page. If you have a project that needs our engineering assistance, please fill out our online Request for Quote  or Contact Us.

C&J Industries offers a complete range of plastic contract manufacturing capabilities. We have developed considerable expertise in Printing, CNC Ultrasonic Welding, Heat Staking, Surface Coating Solutions, Laser Etching, Semi-Automatic, and Fully Automatic Assembly. For many of our customers, we are the private label manufacturer and ship the product directly to the end user. If your product requires assembly, decorating, mechanical fasteners, or special packaging, we have a solution for you.

Vacuum forming is the most basic method of polyvinyl chloride thermoforming in which the PVC is heated to a malleable state, then fitted to a custom tool. Then, a highly powered vacuum is fitted between the tool and plastic, removing all air from between the two and pulling it snugly against the tool, creating an accurate shape. This method is best for larger products where high levels of detail or sharply defined corners aren’t necessary. In fact, polyvinyl chloride vacuum forming is used for things like bathtubs and shower trays.

We’re proud to be a leader in polyvinyl chloride based material manufacturing, known for providing competitive pricing and fast lead times. We work with a variety of industries, creating reliable, long-lasting plastics for businesses in North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Tennessee, Georgia, and Virginia.

As an added value, C&J offers at-the-press work cells. They are designed to optimize the cycle time and floor space at the plastic injection press. C&J has invested several million dollars in 3-Axis Robots, which are installed on most of our injection molding machines.  From labeling and sub-assembly to machining and final packaging, we provide a low cost plastic injection molding solution.

To create large plastic products and components, we often use polyvinyl chloride thermoforming, which involves heating the PVC to where it’s soft and flexible, then fitting it around a custom tool to create the ideal shape and design. Both affordable and efficient, our polyvinyl chloride manufacturing company uses three different types of PVC thermoforming methods to ensure the best results while providing lower costs and faster lead times to our customers.

Enjoy precision and durability you can trust with our PVC manufacturing expertise. Partner with our leading industry professionals in high-quality custom plastics.

60 years of excellence in the custom plastic injection molding industry. We’re a business you can trust and we’re backed by the highest quality assurance standards.