Indispensable: Four Industries That Depend on Plastic Injection Molding

From the food and beverage industry to the household items we take for granted, products made by injection molding are all around us — and some industries couldn’t survive without them. Find out which industries benefit most from plastic injection molding.
8 Top Benefits of Custom Injection Molding

Plastic injection molding is a custom option for manufacturing parts, and can be much more versatile than other types of plastic molding. This more efficient approach allows for flexibility in creating exactly what is necessary for a project. Custom injection molding can be cost-effective for everyone and works for products from display cases to appliance […]
Crash Course: Everything You Need to Know About Injection Molding Products

The modern manufacturing world is full of options for businesses like yours to create products and components. It can be overwhelming if you don’t understand how different solutions work. If you need a lot of products and you need them fast, you don’t have time to waste deciphering manufacturing processes. You need a quick and […]
Pioneer Plastics Receives Pizza Hut STAR Supplier of the Year Award

DIXON, Kentucky – Pioneer Plastics was selected as Pizza Hut’s STAR Award recipient for Equipment and Smallwares Supplier of the Year for 2020. This marks the fourth time Pioneer has received this award and the second time in six months the company has been recognized by Pizza Hut after receiving the European division’s Innovation of […]
Everything You Need To Know About Plastic Molding

You’ve worked hard, maybe for years, to invent a plastic product that will either increase efficiency or improve the user experience in some way. So how do you take that next step? And after that, how do you take it from concept to consumer? It can be a stressful process figuring out where to start. […]
Advantages of Custom Injection Molding

Injection molding is one of the most versatile processes for creating a custom plastic part. There are many benefits to the process. Strength & Stability The injection molding process offers numerous ways to ensure parts are strong and durable. Wall thickness, ribs (for support), and plastic material selection are just a few options. Thicker walls […]
Additional Services Utilized Along with Custom Injection Molding

Having additional services for injection molding allows you to customize your plastic part in many different ways. If you want to achieve characteristics like specific colors or textures, one of these processes may be used. Decoration In-Mold Labeling The term “in-mold labeling” is directly derived from the technique, where a preprinted polypropylene (PP) label is […]
What Drives the Cost of Custom Injection Molding?

No two custom injection molding projects are the same, so working with someone that understands all the aspects of part design and manufacturing is important. Here’s a breakdown of injection molding cost: Prototyping You might want to test your concept with a prototype to make sure that it fits and functions well. The cost of […]
Injection Molding With High Heat Resins

Temperature plays a huge role in the custom injection molding process– even helping to determine the type of resin the part is made from. Resins that are specifically made for high temperatures contain properties that set them apart from other resins, making them ideal for parts that need to withstand extreme heat. High Heat Most […]
Complex Molding Techniques For Complex Parts

Injection molding is perhaps the most versatile process for creating custom plastic parts. By utilizing the complex molds involved in this process, manufacturers can create intricate parts in a variety of sizes, colors, shapes, and finishes. Everything from small buttons to washing machine tubs can be created through this molding techniques. Custom molds are made […]
Injection Molding: Your Questions Answered

If you have an idea for a custom plastic part, you may have a lot of questions about the manufacturing process. Injection molding is a time-efficient and cost-efficient way to achieve the quality part you need. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about custom injection molding: How do you know […]
Injection Molding Defects and How to Avoid Them

Just like the design of the part, the mold design & manufacturing process is important to the integrity and function of the part. If not executed properly, the injection molding process can cause cosmetic defects and form defects, sometimes compromising the safety and performance of the product. With that in mind, be sure that your […]