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Angela Goodrich
Polo Custom Products
785-273-3990
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agoodrich@mcind.com
www.polocustomproducts.com
Polo Custom Products announces a New Capability . . .Compression Molding of Fabrics and Foam.
Topeka, KS, October 2006. Polo Custom Products is pleased to offer custom compression molded fabric and foam products to our customers. Demand for compression molded products for the industries in which our customers operate has increased. The capability is a natural compliment to our extensive custom sewing and RF welding capabilities.
Compression molding is a method of processing flat material into a finished 3-dimensional shape. The process begins with fabric laminated to one or both sides of foam. This laminate is then placed in a two-piece mold to form the necessary shape. Heat and pressure are applied, permanently molding the laminate into the desired semi-rigid part.
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(Case Mold) (Case Shell) (Finished Case)
As with custom sewn products, thermoforming products have the same personalization options and hardware options. Compression molded products can have logos and artwork attached. Molded vinyl logos, woven labels, or embroidered patterns that can be sewn onto a product work best. There are virtually no limitations for hardware attachments. Zippers, snaps, rivets, buttons, hook and loop, etc. can all be incorporated into the product design.
Typical Applications for Compression Molded Products
Compression molded product applications are practically unlimited.
- Cases: Instrument, Consumer Electronics, Medical, Computer, Tool, Audio Visual
- Holsters: Gun, Baton, Flashlight, Portable Testing/Detecting/Sampling Instrument
- Liners/Dividers: Compartment, Glove Box, Console, Carrying Case, Helmet
- Pouches: First Aid, Occupational Tools/Instruments
- Pad Assemblies: Harness, Support, Protection
Advantages of Compression Molded Products
1) Protection – Compression molded products are semi-rigid. They can help protect your products from impact, dust, sun, moisture, and other environmental factors.
2) Attractive Style – Compression molded products have a smooth, contoured, wrinkle-free look. Stylish hardware and artwork can be added for styling and additional visual appeal.
3) Custom Fit – Products can be molded into the exact shapes desired for your components. Also, die cut foam or molded plastic inserts can be added for extra protection of instruments. Dedicated instrument cavities can also be formed into the product.
4) Light Weight – Compression molded products are easily transported.
5) Lower Tooling Cost – In most applications, compression molded product tooling is less expensive than blow molded or injection molded tooling.
For more information about our compression molding capabilities, please contact Angela Goodrich or visit our web site at www.polocustomproducts.com/compressionmolding.htm.
About Polo Custom Products – Polo has over 60 years experience in custom manufacturing. Polo specializes in custom industrial sewing, RF welding, and compression molding using flexible, pliable materials such as vinyl, nylon, urethane, many aramid fabrics, Teflon, leather and many other fabrics and films. We supply custom sewn, RF welded and compression molded products to several OEM markets including medical, safety, outdoor, and industrial.
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