What is moulded-in-colour injection moulding?

By using pre-coloured thermoplastic granules, masterbatch, solvents, or dry pigments, moulded-in-colour injection moulding is a process that yields parts in practically any colour of your choice. Moulded-in-colour parts eliminate the need for expensive, time-consuming, and environmentally-impactful downstream processes like painting.

Examples of moulded-in-colour parts include automotive parts, and consumer goods, especially appliances, electronics, and toys. Engineering Plastics offers moulded-in-colour services for part volumes from as few as 1,000 parts.

Who is moulded-in-colour injection moulding for?

Moulded-in-colour parts may serve you will if you’re looking to:

• reduce cost, manufacturing time, and downstream painting operations for coloured parts

• eliminate paint peeling and scratching on your parts

• produce coloured parts that can endure environments with harsh physical and chemical conditions

• ensure flame-retardant or food-grade properties in coloured parts

Contact us to discuss your requirements with any ongoing or upcoming manufacturing project. If you’re not sure about what process would best suit your needs, our manufacturing experts would be happy to help with a free assessment, generally within 1 business day.