General Industry

Precision Injection Moulding Solutions for General Engineering Industries

Introduction –

We provide plastic injection moulding services to a wide range of general engineering industries. Our strength lies in our rigorous quality control, an unwavering commitment to injection moulding advancements, the integration of customised automation, robotic cells, and cutting-edge vision systems, as well as the expertise of our plastic injection moulding experts. Each of these factors contributes to an unprecedented level of efficiency and value for our clients.

By providing solutions that enhance performance, functionality, and dependability of plastic injection moulded components or assembled parts, we are able to deliver value at a competitive price point and with shorter lead times.

Dedicated

project manager for every project

50

Number of machines

World class

cleanroom

200

Staff

60

years of experience

ISO9001:2015

certified

Our plastic injection moulding services

Design and
Prototyping

With in-house capabilities, our expert team works with you throughout the design for manufacture process so that every step from prototyping to production is as smooth as possible.

Injection Mould Tool Manufacture

Our toolroom is equipped with the latest toolmaking technology and 80% of the toolmaking that OGM supplies is made in the UK and can be delivered within short lead-times.

Plastic injection
Moulding

Along with conventional plastic injection moulding in low and high volumes, we also offer over-moulding, insert moulding and multi-shot moulding.

Component assembly and packing

We have a purpose-built assembly and packaging area. We can either design packaging for you or work to your specifications. Your products can be packaged using our bagging machine or packed by hand.

Additional Services

Our NPI (new product introduction) project manager will work with you throughout the entire process. We also offer a wide array of supplementary services, including sterilization, ultrasonic cleaning, ultrasonic welding, EMC/RFI coating, hot foil printing, and cutting-edge spray/flood cleaning.

YOUR INJECTION MOULDING COMPANY: WHY WORK WITH US?

Our experience spans more than 60 years and we have clients who have worked with us continually for over 20 years. Find out why they like working with us.

“We wanted our customers to save time and now, thanks to the robust, easy to use design of the ink cartridges, the changeover is so quick that many don’t even need to consider a second printer to cover downtime. Due to the high-quality plastic injection moulding work that OGM does, we are very pleased with the cartridges and have been working well with them for over five years now.”

“I had a great idea but needed help bringing it to market. The OGM team in Hengoed, Wales was fantastic. They helped me refine the design and advised on the best materials for the Tyre Glider. We started volume production in December 2021 and last year was better than I could ever have imagined. I’m really proud that we’re getting some great reviews about how well made the Tyre Glider is. Production lead times are great and OGM holds stock for me which helps with cash flow.”

Applications for injection moulding

Plastic injection moulding is a versatile manufacturing process for producing just about any plastic part. Some examples of general industry applications are:

Housings for anything from HVAC systems such as water filter housings, to traffic light housings to casings for chemical dosing systems or power tool housings
Automotive interior parts such as dashboards, door panels, knobs and switches
Automotive exterior components such as mirror housings, light housings, bumpers
Cab interiors for off road vehicles, municipal trucks and agricultural machinery
Plastic components used in industrial machinery, equipment and tools
Plastic components for household appliances such as vacuum cleaners, food processors and coffee machines
Parts for sports equipment such as helmet shells, protective equipment, handles and grips
Containers, caps and closures for FMCG applications

Plastics for injection moulding

Selecting the right material for plastic injection moulding your product is an important decision that will require careful consideration. The material you use will determine the aesthetics and functional properties of your product.

Commonly used polymers include:

Polystyrene (PS)
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)  
Polypropylene (PP)
Polyethylene (PE)
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)

Other options are PBT, PET, PC, PC-ABS, Nylon and PPO. These provide improved thermal properties and electrical, wear and solvent resistance. There are also high-performance polymers such as PPSU and PEEK.

Additives such as pigments, glass or carbon fibres can be added for strength and stainless-steel fibres for controlling electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radiofrequency interference (RFI) or coatings can be applied as part of the finishing process.   

Our technical team will be able to advise you on the best and most cost-effective material for your project.