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1. What services does Piper Plastics Corp. offer?
Piper Plastics Corp. specializes in custom plastic dip molding and coating services. Our expertise includes dip molding, plastisol dip coating, fluidized bed coating, rotational molding, and plastisol casting. These processes are tailored to meet the unique requirements of various industries, ensuring the production of high-quality and durable plastic components.
2. Which industries does Piper Plastics serve?
Piper Plastics serves a diverse range of industries, including medical, aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors. Our custom solutions are designed to meet the specific needs of each industry, providing reliable and efficient plastic components for various applications.
3. What materials are used in Piper Plastics’ processes?
Piper utilizes a variety of materials in our molding and coating processes, such as plastisol, PVC powder, nylon, and silicone rubber. These materials are selected based on the application’s requirements, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of the final product.
4. Does Piper Plastics provide custom solutions for unique applications?
Yes, Piper Plastics prides itself on offering custom solutions tailored to the specific needs of our clients. With over 50 years of experience and a team of skilled engineers, they are equipped to handle unique challenges and develop innovative processes to meet complex requirements.
5. Is Piper Plastics ISO certified?
Piper Plastics Corp. has been certified ISO 9001:2015 for several years, demonstrating our commitment to quality management systems and continuous improvement. This certification ensures that our products and services consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements.
6. What is dip molding, and how does it work?
Dip molding is a process where a heated mandrel is dipped into a liquid polymer, such as plastisol, to form a coating on the mandrel. After dipping, the material is post-heated to form a durable plastic part. Once cooled, the plastic is removed from the mandrel, and the dip-molded part is ready for packaging and shipping. It’s ideal for producing items like grips, caps, and bellows.
7. What are the benefits of plastisol dip coating?
Plastisol dip coating provides excellent insulation, corrosion resistance, impact protection, and grip. It’s a cost-effective method for enhancing the durability and functionality of metal components.
8. Can Piper Plastics assist with prototyping?
Yes. Piper Plastics offers prototyping services to help customers develop and test their custom parts before committing themselves to full-scale production, ensuring the product meets exact specifications and performance standards.
9. Does Piper Plastics offer short-run or high-volume production?
They accommodate both short-run and high-volume production orders. Our flexible manufacturing capabilities enable us to efficiently handle small custom orders as well as large-scale production runs.
10. What types of coatings does Piper Plastics provide?
In addition to plastisol dip coating, Piper Plastics also offers fluidized bed powder coating, which includes nylon and PVC. Each type has unique properties that make it suitable for different environments and applications.
11. Are the materials used by Piper Plastics RoHS or REACH compliant?
Yes, Piper Plastics can work with materials that comply with the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) standards, as required by customer specifications.
12. What are typical applications for dip-molded products?
Typical applications include tool grips, caps, medical components, protective boots and bellows, covers for electrical terminals, and custom enclosures.
13. Can Piper Plastics create multi-color or textured finishes?
Yes, Piper Plastics can customize finishes with various colors, textures, and thicknesses to meet your project’s specific needs. Texturing and color-coding are commonly requested for branding or functional purposes.
14. What is plastisol casting, and how is it different from dip molding?
Plastisol casting involves pouring liquid plastisol into a mold cavity, which is then heated and cured. Unlike dip molding, which creates hollow parts by dipping a mandrel, casting is used for solid components.
15. Does Piper Plastics serve international clients?
While primarily based in the U.S., Piper Plastics serves international clients worldwide.
