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

Polycarbonate Plastic for Construction Materials

DVDs and Blu-ray Discs

Polycarbonate Plastic for DVDs

Automotive Parts

Polycarbonate Plastic for Automotive Parts

Aircraft Parts

Polycarbonate Plastic for Aircraft Parts

Medical Parts

Polycarbonate Plastic for Medical Parts

Smartphone Parts

Polycarbonate Plastic for Smartphones

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.

Creating Custom Plastic Parts in Over 10 Industries

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!

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For over 40 years, Retlaw has produced quality injection molding tools which has led us into thermoplastic injection molding for a wide variety of industries. With over 19 injection molding machines, decades of collective experience, and over 50,000 square feet under roof and room to expand, we are always ready for your new projects.
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