Thermoplastic Design Support Services

We live and breathe thermoplastics, but you likely don’t. That’s ok because when you need a part made of thermoplastics, we have expert design support services to help you through the process from start to finish.

We’ll often suggest using tubing for applications hanging from ceilings or standing up on floors. The hollow centre provides better stability and a straighter, easier-to-install shape.

The material you choose will impact the part’s performance and longevity. Our design team has in-depth knowledge of many thermoplastic materials and can help you select the best one for your product. To make the most suitable recommendations, we’ll need to know your specifications and requirements (including colour availability, friction requirements, and flexibility).

We’ll take into consideration appropriate tolerances. You can share this information with your suppliers to ensure other mating parts are properly fit. If you already have the mating part, send us a sample, and we can ensure tolerances are designed for a correct fit.

If colour is essential in your design, we can help you colour match. The best way to match your colour exactly is by providing us with a physical, printed sample or the Pantone colour you want. Remember that colour on a screen will look different in person, so always use a printed swatch to get the most accurate colour.

Do you have a custom design that would be ideal for thermoplastics? Give our design team a call. Provide them with your sketches and project specs, and we’ll create a design to meet your needs.