Four Essential Applications of Reaction Injection Moulding

Moulded plastics that are manufactured through the process of reaction injection moulding have a wide range of commercial and industrial applications. The plastic parts are used in various applications, from the smallest to the most intricate electronics. The RIM process is more economical, quicker, and more effective than other injection moulding. Here, we have highlighted the four most essential applications for reaction injection moulding.

Four applications of reaction moulding across industries

Let's look at the four most common applications of reaction injection moulding.

• Products exposed to high temperatures

Household and kitchen appliances, as well as some medical devices, generate intense heat. When exposed to heat, products made from thermoplastic resin could wrap, melt, or damage other electronics. However, RIM products tend to have incredible heat resistance, making them ideal for high-temperature environments.

• Manufacturing durable and chemically resistant products

The RIM products are resistant to heat, water, and chemicals. They are also highly durable because they tend to have polyurethane plastic parts. They are considered to be more resistant than products produced by injection moulding. Hence, heavy equipment consoles, medical device covers, recreational vehicles, and other products with plastic parts benefit from the durability and chemical resistance of the RIM.

• Products with complex parts and varying wall thicknesses

The RIM process is also useful for crafting parts that require immense design flexibility. Hence, they are also useful for analytical machines in the medical field, electrical enclosures, or panels and doors. By using low-viscosity materials in the process, manufacturers can use intricate moulds to construct highly complex parts with curves, encapsulated components, and much more.

• Large component manufacturing

Since RIM can handle many complex designs, it is also popular for large component manufacturing. RIM is suitable for large component manufacturing, such as automotive bumpers, large covers for machines like CTs or MRIs, or even gas pump covers. RIM is a low-cost option for manufacturing significant components.

Reaction injection moulding has diverse applications across industries. It is useful and cost-effective for building machinery parts and components. Stakeholders from different manufacturing industries can benefit from this process when manufacturing different machinery pieces.