Polycarbonate Injection Molding

Polycarbonate Injection Molding at Retlaw

Retlaw Industries manufactures high-quality, lightweight, and durable polycarbonate custom plastic parts. Polycarbonate components are durable, transparent, and can be manufactured with tight tolerances, making them an ideal choice for a variety of industries.

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What is Polycarbonate Molding Material?

Polycarbonate (PC) is a thermoplastic polymer consisting of several different monomer types in combination, also known as a copolymer. When set to a high enough temperature, polycarbonate will liquefy and become usable in plastic injection molding processes.

Molding Benefits of Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate injection molded components maintain a host of advantages over the alternatives. The material is highly moldable and can be used to make custom polycarbonate parts. Polycarbonate plastic parts preserve their flexural and impact strength. It is a durable and transparent material resistant to heat, chemical corrosion, and shattering. Polycarbonate injection molding allows for:

Fast Cycle Times
Part-to-Part Repeatability
Scalability
Reduction Surface Defects
& More!

Polycarbonate Plastic Specifications (At Room Temperature)

At room temperature, polycarbonate (PC) is incredibly strong and durable upon impact. With a similar transparency profile to glass, polycarbonate is commonly used in applications that need material to be strong yet see-through, such as eyeglass lenses.

Chemical Formula	C₁₅H₁₆O₂
Melting Point (°C)	~315°C
Tensile Strength	~8500 psi
Impact Strength	~1.5 ft-lb/in notched Izod
Hardness Level (Rockwell)	R126
Flexural Modulus	~13500 psi

Common Applications of Polycarbonate Injection Molding

Polycarbonate is one of the most commercially available plastics today. Not only with industrial injection molding, but additionally many everyday applications. Eyeglass lenses are the most common use for polycarbonate material. Other applications this material is best for include:

Construction Materials

DVDs and Blu-ray Discs

Automotive Parts

Aircraft Parts

Medical Parts

Smartphone Parts

Polycarbonate’s lightweight, durable material makes it ideal for a lot of standard plastic applications, and it’s being used more and more each day by a wider range of businesses and industries.

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Why Choose Retlaw for Polycarbonate Injection Molding?

The professional plastic injection molders at Retlaw Industries will make your custom plastic parts with polycarbonate plastic material. We work with a wide range of industries throughout the United States to manufacture the highest quality idler pulleys, sprockets, and rebar chairs for them.

When you need polycarbonate (PC) plastic products made for your precise application, call the experts at Retlaw Industries today to get a product quote on our services.

Plastic Injection Molding Services

Design & Engineering: Precision-focused design and engineering for robust polycarbonate products.
Tooling: Custom tooling for durable, high-quality polycarbonate molds.
Molding: Efficient polycarbonate molding for uniform, reliable products.
Assembly: Streamlined assembly, ensuring precision in polycarbonate parts.
Prototyping: Fast-turnaround prototyping for accelerated design validation.

How much do Polycarbonate plastic injection molded parts cost?

Polycarbonate (PC) injection molded parts cost between $0.75 to $8 per piece for medium-sized production runs (10,000+ units). Manufacturing expenses vary according to part specifications, complexity, and order quantity. Entry-level components begin at approximately $0.75 per unit, with intricate or complex pieces potentially exceeding $15 each. Initial investment for tooling and mold development typically spans from $12,000 to $60,000.

Contact Retlaw Industries to receive a customized polycarbonate part quote aligned with your specific requirements.

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Polycarbonate Plastic Solutions for Industrial Needs

Discover high-quality polycarbonate plastics from Retlaw Industries, serving the manufacturing needs of Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio, Colorado, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, and beyond. Our polycarbonate plastics are precision-crafted through advanced plastic injection molding techniques, ensuring unmatched quality and durability. Contact us today to get started!