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Andel Plastics Ltd
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Unit 1-2,
Monarch Industrial Park,
198 Kings Road,
Birmingham,
West Midlands,
B11 2AP,
United Kingdom
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Toolmaking
The quality of an injection moulded component relies upon both good design and accuracy of the injection mould tool. Andel Plastics has built a strong reputation for manufacturing precision engineered tooling cost effectively.
At Andel we like to build relationships with our customers, which means getting involved in a project from the concept stage. Customers have come to us with an initial idea, which can be as straightforward as a sketch or with full CAD models.
We find this approach, of being involved at the early stages of a project provides the best outcome all round. Ensuring that we understand the mechanical requirements and working environments of a component, means that our design feasibility is carried out with the injection mould tool design in mind. We are able to use our in-house mouldflow analysis system to advise on any potential issues with design before any steel is cut.
At Andel we like to build relationships with our customers, which means getting involved in a project from the concept stage. Customers have come to us with an initial idea, which can be as straightforward as a sketch or with full CAD models.
We find this approach, of being involved at the early stages of a project provides the best outcome all round. Ensuring that we understand the mechanical requirements and working environments of a component, means that our design feasibility is carried out with the injection mould tool design in mind. We are able to use our in-house mouldflow analysis system to advise on any potential issues with design before any steel is cut.
Design for Manufacture
At Andel we like to build partnerships with our customers enabling you to tap into our expertise at the concept stage.
We find that taking by this collaborative approach at the early stages of a project ensures the best product outcome all round. By understanding the mechanical requirements and working environments of a component, we can optimise our recommendations on materials and tool design.
Being moulders and toolmakers ourselves, our design for manufacture on the component is carried out with the injection mould tool design in mind to achieve a robust tool and quality moulded component.
We find that taking by this collaborative approach at the early stages of a project ensures the best product outcome all round. By understanding the mechanical requirements and working environments of a component, we can optimise our recommendations on materials and tool design.
Being moulders and toolmakers ourselves, our design for manufacture on the component is carried out with the injection mould tool design in mind to achieve a robust tool and quality moulded component.
Mould Flow Analysis
Andel utilise the Hexagon mouldflow analysis software system to simulate the moulding process with component design, material and tooling features.
Carrying out this analysis in the early stages of a project allows us to highlight any potential issues with the component design. The simulation indicates where aesthetic issues might occur such as weld lines, leading our experienced tool designers to try and eliminate these issues wherever possible.
The software is configurable to use the material specification of the component so that warpage predictions can be made. As well as carrying out Thermal analysis giving our experts the opportunity to design the optimum cooling layout within the tool.
Carrying out this analysis in the early stages of a project allows us to highlight any potential issues with the component design. The simulation indicates where aesthetic issues might occur such as weld lines, leading our experienced tool designers to try and eliminate these issues wherever possible.
The software is configurable to use the material specification of the component so that warpage predictions can be made. As well as carrying out Thermal analysis giving our experts the opportunity to design the optimum cooling layout within the tool.
3D Print Tooling
At Andel Plastics we have invested in researching and developing how Additive Manufacturing − 3D printing − can assist our customers.
3D printed parts have been available for many years and are often invaluable during the design and concept process. However, they are not truly representative of a part that has been injection moulded itself, which limits the testing possibilities.
Initially partnering with both Aston University and the Warwick Manufacturing Group. We developed several R&D projects, to test and evaluate the use of 3D printing to manufacture the prototype injection mould tool itself. During these projects we achieved much more than we were expecting both in the 3D printing of polymer tooling, but also metal 3D printing.
3D printed parts have been available for many years and are often invaluable during the design and concept process. However, they are not truly representative of a part that has been injection moulded itself, which limits the testing possibilities.
Initially partnering with both Aston University and the Warwick Manufacturing Group. We developed several R&D projects, to test and evaluate the use of 3D printing to manufacture the prototype injection mould tool itself. During these projects we achieved much more than we were expecting both in the 3D printing of polymer tooling, but also metal 3D printing.
Injection Moulding
Within our state of the art Birmingham based factory, we offer injection moulding services ranging currently from 50 to 200 tonne.
Our customer base is across a wide range of sectors but our flexible approach, means we can offer a bespoke solution to each. Every project is handled to achieve the highest accuracy and quality of component.
We embrace automation collaboratively with our skilled workforce, reducing many of the repetitive processes. Including a 6 axis robot, we have been able to reduce bioburden on medical components, inspect them with a vision system and package them. This type of system maintains quality, cycle times and reduces the possibility of human error.
Our moulding facility with currently 20 machines, uses the Intouch Monitoring Cloud based system, for real time data collection, planning. Keeping traceability of all moulding production.
Our customer base is across a wide range of sectors but our flexible approach, means we can offer a bespoke solution to each. Every project is handled to achieve the highest accuracy and quality of component.
We embrace automation collaboratively with our skilled workforce, reducing many of the repetitive processes. Including a 6 axis robot, we have been able to reduce bioburden on medical components, inspect them with a vision system and package them. This type of system maintains quality, cycle times and reduces the possibility of human error.
Our moulding facility with currently 20 machines, uses the Intouch Monitoring Cloud based system, for real time data collection, planning. Keeping traceability of all moulding production.
Class 7 Cleanroom Services
Since 1975 Andel Plastics have supplied tooling and moulding to the Medical Industry.
During 2015 we invested in building a Class 7 Cleanroom within our Tyseley based factory. The purpose to expand our services and build on a relationship with a long term customer.
Adding a cleanroom to our capabilities allowed us to provide our Medical and Veterinary customers will a full manufacturing service. Design for manufacture of the component, toolmaking, moulding, assembly and packaging within the Cleanroom ready for despatch to the sterilisers.
During 2015 we invested in building a Class 7 Cleanroom within our Tyseley based factory. The purpose to expand our services and build on a relationship with a long term customer.
Adding a cleanroom to our capabilities allowed us to provide our Medical and Veterinary customers will a full manufacturing service. Design for manufacture of the component, toolmaking, moulding, assembly and packaging within the Cleanroom ready for despatch to the sterilisers.
Ultrasonic Welding
Ultrasonic Welding is a process whereby high frequency vibrations are locally applied to components via a bespoke welding horn.
The conversion of electrical to mechanical energy under pressure, creates a friction that melts the plastic at the meeting points. This causes the polymer chains to bond, so that when cooled it creates a solid state weld between components.
The process of ultrasonic welding is particularly useful when the design of the plastic component is too complex, or tooling too cost prohibitive to be moulded in one shot of an injection mould tool. Or indeed overmoulded. Where this is the case, often components can be designed to be joined together post moulding.
The conversion of electrical to mechanical energy under pressure, creates a friction that melts the plastic at the meeting points. This causes the polymer chains to bond, so that when cooled it creates a solid state weld between components.
The process of ultrasonic welding is particularly useful when the design of the plastic component is too complex, or tooling too cost prohibitive to be moulded in one shot of an injection mould tool. Or indeed overmoulded. Where this is the case, often components can be designed to be joined together post moulding.
Pad Printing
Pad printing also called tampography or tampo printing, is a printing process which transfers a 2D image onto a 3D object.
Often allowing printing to a shaped surface rather than flat. The process utilises a silicone pad to pick up the ink image from an etched plate and press down onto the plastic component, transferring the image.
Often allowing printing to a shaped surface rather than flat. The process utilises a silicone pad to pick up the ink image from an etched plate and press down onto the plastic component, transferring the image.
Precision & Quality Manufacturing
Andel Plastics puts precision and quality at the forefront of every aspect of manufacturing.
We form strong links with our customers and suppliers to ensure our reputation is upheld as a valued manufacturing partner. Our flexible approach means we are prepared to put in place customer specific procedures and incorporate them into our Quality System.
We form strong links with our customers and suppliers to ensure our reputation is upheld as a valued manufacturing partner. Our flexible approach means we are prepared to put in place customer specific procedures and incorporate them into our Quality System.
Sustainability & Net Zero Implementations
Sustainability and Net Zero are at the forefront of our strategic plan.
In 2018 we implemented a cloud based real time monitoring system, enabling us to ensure maximum usage of equipment. In actual fact this lead to the retirement of several old and inefficient machines, without losing capacity by investing in more energy efficient versions. With match funding from the Made Smarter programme the monitoring system was recently upgraded to include real time energy monitoring. This addition assists us to highlight areas for investment to reduce energy usage and waste production on an ongoing basis.
In 2018 we implemented a cloud based real time monitoring system, enabling us to ensure maximum usage of equipment. In actual fact this lead to the retirement of several old and inefficient machines, without losing capacity by investing in more energy efficient versions. With match funding from the Made Smarter programme the monitoring system was recently upgraded to include real time energy monitoring. This addition assists us to highlight areas for investment to reduce energy usage and waste production on an ongoing basis.
About us
Designing unique plastic injection moulding systems since 1975, Andel Plastics Ltd have built up a reputation as the UK’s leading specialist in shaping the future of plastics. Utilising our in-house toolroom and class 7 cleanroom, our company offers innovative solutions that cannot be found anywhere else.
For many years, our company has combined intelligent engineering techniques with our desire to improve the world of plastics, which has resulted in a vast amount of satisfied customers across the country.
Here at Andel, our injection moulding facility has a number of fully-functional machines ranging from 30 to 300 tonnes. Whether our customers are looking to engineer commodity plastics or technically challenging polymers, we as a company will guarantee excellence in every project no matter how large or small. Our company is best known for designing brand new tools as well as improving the efficiency and functionality of existing tools, utilising our toolroom to the best of our ability. We combine imagination, experience and expertise to achieve outstanding results.
We as a company use an intelligent approach to complete customer projects quickly and efficiently. We offer a free tool maintenance service that has been highly recommended by our ever-expanding customer base. We at Andel have a team of devoted specialists who understand how to achieve the best material and production efficiencies, offering advice and support wherever possible. Over the years, we have built friendly working relationships with clients to ensure that their involvement is at the forefront of the project.
Andel Plastics understand the mechanical requirements and working environments of injection moulding components, which is why we take extra care on every project, ensuring that all systems we design are fit for purpose and require little to no maintenance once put in place. Our company has also worked with a variety of industries who have praised our excellent customer service and ability to achieve positive results. Some of these include medical, healthcare packaging, plumbing, automotive, household, rail and MOD.
Here at Andel Plastics, we offer a more flexible approach to manufacturing, considering every possible outcome and discovering innovative new ideas every day. Our quality control systems are all ISO 9001 approved and meet the high standards of the industry, allowing for our company to evolve with the times and therefore boost our reputation as the leading distributor of injection moulding equipment.
Our company also uses a class 7 cleanroom, which we use to manufacture, assemble and package a variety of medical devices. We encourage clients to get in contact as soon as possible to discuss potential projects.
For many years, our company has combined intelligent engineering techniques with our desire to improve the world of plastics, which has resulted in a vast amount of satisfied customers across the country.
Here at Andel, our injection moulding facility has a number of fully-functional machines ranging from 30 to 300 tonnes. Whether our customers are looking to engineer commodity plastics or technically challenging polymers, we as a company will guarantee excellence in every project no matter how large or small. Our company is best known for designing brand new tools as well as improving the efficiency and functionality of existing tools, utilising our toolroom to the best of our ability. We combine imagination, experience and expertise to achieve outstanding results.
We as a company use an intelligent approach to complete customer projects quickly and efficiently. We offer a free tool maintenance service that has been highly recommended by our ever-expanding customer base. We at Andel have a team of devoted specialists who understand how to achieve the best material and production efficiencies, offering advice and support wherever possible. Over the years, we have built friendly working relationships with clients to ensure that their involvement is at the forefront of the project.
Andel Plastics understand the mechanical requirements and working environments of injection moulding components, which is why we take extra care on every project, ensuring that all systems we design are fit for purpose and require little to no maintenance once put in place. Our company has also worked with a variety of industries who have praised our excellent customer service and ability to achieve positive results. Some of these include medical, healthcare packaging, plumbing, automotive, household, rail and MOD.
Here at Andel Plastics, we offer a more flexible approach to manufacturing, considering every possible outcome and discovering innovative new ideas every day. Our quality control systems are all ISO 9001 approved and meet the high standards of the industry, allowing for our company to evolve with the times and therefore boost our reputation as the leading distributor of injection moulding equipment.
Our company also uses a class 7 cleanroom, which we use to manufacture, assemble and package a variety of medical devices. We encourage clients to get in contact as soon as possible to discuss potential projects.
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