Injection Molding Capabilities

Injection Molding for Standard and Custom Components

Caplugs is a leading manufacturer of injection molded components, with full in-house custom capabilities and an extensive line of catalog plastic parts in stock and ready to ship. Our in-house engineering team and advanced toolroom deliver high-quality injection molded parts built for precision, consistency and scalable production, fast and on budget.

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Why Choose Caplugs for Injection Molding?

Benefits of Injection Molding

High precision and dimensional consistency

Tight tolerance capability

Cost effective for higher volumes with high cavity molds

Complex geometries

Consistent, repeatable production

Caplugs Advantages

Standard Parts Ship Same Day

Many catalog injection molded parts are in stock and ready to ship, helping support faster replacement, protection and production needs.

Fast, Economical Custom Solutions

Caplugs can help evaluate custom injection molded parts with a focus on material, fit, tooling, production volume and speed to market.

Exclusive Interchangeable Mold Base System

Caplugs’ interchangeable mold base system helps reduce tooling costs and shorten lead times for custom injection molded solutions.

Advanced In-House Toolroom

An advanced in-house toolroom, mold base library, slide tools and standard tools help support efficient custom development and production.

Scalable Production Volumes

More than 200 injection molding machines ranging from 7 to 1,000 tons support a wide range of part sizes and production needs.

Standard and Custom Support

Caplugs supports more than 300 standard styles of injection molded plastic parts and custom components for application-specific requirements.

Injection Molding Capabilities

Caplugs injection molding capabilities support catalog parts and custom molded components with precision, repeatability and scalable production. Our process is built to accommodate a wide range of part sizes, materials, performance requirements and production volumes.

Machine Range and Part Size Flexibility

More than 200 injection molding machines ranging from 7 to 1,000 tons support a wide range of part sizes and production needs.

Scalable Production Volumes

Injection molding supports small runs, large volumes and repeatable production for standard and custom molded plastic components.

Interchangeable Mold Base System

Caplugs’ exclusive interchangeable mold base system helps reduce tooling costs and shorten lead times for custom solutions.

Advanced Toolroom

Our advanced in-house toolroom ensures the most efficient and economical solutions with controlled quality. Projects are managed in-house by our team to ensure seamless communication.

Cleanroom

ISO Class 8 Cleanroom molding is available for applications requiring that level of cleanliness, along with mobile cleanroom and white room molding options for additional clean-space needs.

Modify Existing Catalog Parts

Any of our 300+ existing standard series can be molded in different colors and materials. A full secondary department can cut, slice and pad-print parts customizing to your needs without added tooling costs.

Discuss Custom Injection Molded Solutions for Your Application

Share your application requirements, drawing, sample or performance needs with Caplugs to evaluate tooling, material selection, production volume and quote requirements.

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Material Options

Injection Molding Materials and Additives

Caplugs supports a broad range of injection molding materials and additives to help meet application-specific performance requirements. Our team can help evaluate material options based on part function, fit, durability, flexibility, static control, performance needs and environment.

Common Material Options
  • Low-density polyethylene
  • High-density polyethylene
  • Polypropylene
  • Nylon
  • PC
  • ABS
  • PS
  • TPE / TPV
  • Thermoplastic rubber
  • Ethylene vinyl acetate
Specialty and Performance Options
  • Medical-grade materials
  • Static dissipative materials
  • Conductive materials
  • Static dissipative polyethylene
  • UV and heat resistance
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Specifications

Custom Molding Parameters

Prototyping:
1 week, 3D printed
Production Tooling:
6 to 8 weeks, insert stack only
Diameter Range:
Min: .09 inches / 2.29 mm
Max: 13 inches / 330.2 mm
Length Range:
Min: .15 inches / 3.81 mm
Max: 5 inches / 127 mm
Shot Size Range:
Min: 12 grams
Max: 25 lbs
Wall Thickness Range:
Min: .03 inches / 0.76 mm
Max: .25+ inches / 6.35 mm
Shapes:
Round, tapered, threaded, rectangular, square and various odd shapes
Materials:
Low- or high-density polyethylene, polypropylene, medical-grade materials, static dissipative materials, thermoplastic rubber, ethylene vinyl acetate, conductive materials, static dissipative polyethylene, nylon, PC, ABS, PS and TPE / TPV
Tolerances:
Minimum +/- .002 inch. Dimensional studies can be completed in relation to part size and material.
Standard Colors:
Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, black, brown, gray and white. Custom color matching is also available.
Secondary Operations:
Punching, slicing, drilling, printing, assembly and special packaging
Lot Traceability:
Yes
Material Certification:
Yes
Compliance to CGMP:
Yes
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Standard Injection Molded Parts or Custom Injection Molding?

Injection Molded Part Examples

Caplugs injection molding capabilities support a wide range of molded plastic components across industrial, automotive, medical, finishing, packaging, labware and other applications.

Glovebox Light Access Panel Plug

Body / Assembly

Glovebox Light Access Panel Plug

Engineered for vehicle-life durability, with multiple friction click tabs for a precise, snap-tight fit. Produced in glass-reinforced nylon.

Differential Plugs

Transmissions

Differential Plugs

A smart contamination protection solution with an ergonomic handle positioned perpendicular to the cap for quick, easy removal from the cavity.

Connector Protection

Connector Covers

Connector Protection

Designed with internal ribs for a firm, moisture-resistant fit, with a flanged edge that wraps around connector entry points for added contamination protection.

Quick-Connect Fitting

Connector Covers

Quick-Connect Fitting

Dust cap covers inlet and outlet ports, snapping firmly in place to protect quick-connect fuel line fittings during transit and handling.

Inlet/Outlet Port Fitting Block Cap

HVAC & Thermal Units

Inlet/Outlet Port Fitting Block Cap

Designed to keep debris and moisture out of the fitting block, delivering reliable protection during shipping, handling and storage.

Dual-Port Cap/Plug

HVAC & Thermal Units

Dual-Port Cap/Plug

Engineered to manage thermal expansion on a condenser, providing a secure, dual-port seal that maintains system integrity under temperature fluctuation.

Manufacturing Confidence

Quality Management Systems

Caplugs’ injection molding capabilities are supported by quality systems, process controls and documentation practices that help ensure consistency from prototype through production. Whether you need a catalog injection molded part, a custom molded plastic component or a production-ready solution, our team can help evaluate your requirements and support reliable part performance.

Capabilities include:

  • Material and resin
  • Injection molded dimensional and tolerance review
  • Rapid prototyping and production sample inspection
  • Batch-to-batch material traceability
  • Internal quality and process controls
PPAP Certification Quality Lab ISO Class 8 ISO Certification
Technical Resources

Injection Molding Technical Resources

Review injection molding guidance, catalog product options and related resources to help evaluate your next molded plastic part.

Browse Standard Injection Molded Parts

Browse available standard injection molded parts and common protection, masking, finishing, packaging and component options.

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Free Samples to Confirm Fit

With free samples available on nearly all injection molded catalog parts, confirm fit, form and function before you buy.

Free Samples

Material Selection Support

Connect with Caplugs for help evaluating injection molding materials, additives and performance requirements.

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Custom Quote Support

Share your part, drawing, sample or application requirement for review.

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Injection Molding Questions

What injection molding capabilities does Caplugs support?

Caplugs supports injection molding for catalog plastic parts and custom molded components, with more than 200 machines ranging from 7 to 1,000 tons, in-house engineering support, advanced tooling capabilities and scalable production.

Can Caplugs help with custom injection molded parts?

Yes. Caplugs can help evaluate part function, material requirements, tooling approach, production volume, fit requirements and performance needs for custom injection molded components.

Does Caplugs offer catalog injection molded parts?

Yes. Caplugs offers an extensive line of catalog injection molded parts, with many standard parts in stock and ready to ship.

What materials are available for injection molding?

Caplugs supports a broad range of injection molding materials, including polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon, PC, ABS, PS, TPE / TPV, thermoplastic rubber, ethylene vinyl acetate, medical-grade materials, conductive materials and static dissipative options.

When should I request a custom injection molded part?

A custom injection molded part may be appropriate when a catalog part does not meet your fit, performance, material, tolerance, volume or application requirements.

What makes injection molding useful for plastic components?

Injection molding is a highly efficient manufacturing process for producing plastic components with precision, dimensional consistency, repeatability, complex geometries and scalable production volumes.

Ready to Start an Injection Molding Project?

Whether you need a catalog injection molded part, a free sample to confirm fit, or a custom molded plastic component, Caplugs can help evaluate your application, material requirements, tooling and production needs.

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