To create a perfect mold, you need the best plastic pellet combinations. This is because of the different properties that each type of plastic can contribute to the final product. Choosing the wrong blend can lead to a defective product. Injection molding is an economical way to produce large quantities of plastic products. As one […] ... More

What is tolerance, and how does it affect your injection-molded plastic product? Coming up with plastic parts for your products requires that their dimensions fit perfectly. It’s easy to give out measurements for the kind of components you want; getting them to have identical measurements to your requirements is an almost impossible endeavor ... More

Product customization is an ultimate opportunity to cater to your clients without altering your production chain significantly. Small changes mean the world to clients when those changes are personal. Engraving products or altering the color of a component make the product feel special to the client – and they are when made to order through [ ... More

Outdoor plastic products for withstanding the stresses of outside applications Plastic remains a big part of many things constructed for outside use.  In the past, wood or glass made up the construction of some of these things; but strength and durability were not optimum using these materials. Here we present some outdoor plastic products, commer ... More

It’s not a bad idea to use multiple suppliers in order to protect your supply chain. Let Proto Plastics be either your primary or your backup supplier. Build Relationships With Multiple Suppliers Do you rely on one supplier for your injection molded plastic products?  What happens when that one supplier can’t fulfill your orders becaus ... More