Injection moulding company in the UK

Many thermoplastics can be used, depending on the part’s requirements. Common materials include ABS, polycarbonate, polypropylene, nylon, and polyethylene. Each plastic has different properties like strength, flexibility, or heat resistance, so we’ll help you choose the one that best fits your application.

It can be. Injection moulding produces very little waste per part since excess plastic can often be recycled or reground. Plus, once the mould is made, producing each part uses minimal energy. Using durable moulds and recyclable materials makes the process more sustainable over time.

Costs vary based on part complexity, material choice, and volume. The initial tooling (mould) is typically the largest upfront expense, but once that’s made, the cost per part is low, especially for higher volumes. We give every partner a detailed quote that breaks down tooling, material, and production costs.

Prototype moulds are typically made from softer, less expensive materials like aluminium and are designed for short runs, like testing part designs before full production. Production moulds use hardened steel, last much longer, and support high-volume output with tighter tolerances. Both help get your product to market, just at different stages of development.

Lead times depend on part complexity and the type of mould. Quick-turn prototype tooling can be ready in as little as one week, while production-grade tools typically take 4–8 weeks after design approval.

At Quickparts, we can mould parts up to 1500 x 1000 x 350 mm depending on your project and tooling requirements. If your part pushes the size limit, we’ll advise on best-fit tooling or alternative approaches to meet your specs without compromising quality.