DeKALB Molded Plastics the Custom Way
Structural Plastic Injection Molding
Gas Assist * Structural Foam * Structural Plastics
DeKALB Molded Plastics prides itself on its ability to assist our customers with their structural plastics product design utilizing our fully staffed engineering department. DeKALB has proven success with molded plastics projects from concept to reality project management. We are committed to your solutions.
We process millions of pounds of recycled resins through our plant each year. We can save your company money by suggesting alternate materials to be used in your products.
DeKALB Featured on Plastics News
DeKALB was recently featured on Plastics News, where they chronicled many aspects of our business. See the full feature below.
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Why Structural Foam Plastic?
Structural foam custom molded plastics are an excellent alternative for wood and/or steel replacement. Structural custom molded plastics offer superior strength to weight ratio, lower cost, lower weight, and the ability to incorporate recyclable materials.
Market Solutions
With each project comes new challenges and with DeKALB's streamlined structural foam processes, we are able to achieve goals, solve problems, and create quality, long-lasting products. We produce durable parts such as:
Gas Assist
Gas assist molding is a low pressure process where a nitrogen gas is injected into the plastic part in certain areas to hollow out the part. The nitrogen gas does not mix with the resin, but instead forms continuous channel through the hotter less viscous sections of the melt stream. The gas maintains internal pressure through out the cooling cycle.
Value Added Services
DeKALB Molded Plastics specializes in large part multi-nozzle, multi-cavity structural plastics molding. As one of the first ISO 9002 certified structural plastics molder in the US, we assist with plastics product design, post-mold painting, plastic decorating capabilities, kitting, and assembly for programs ranging from single stand alone products to complex, multi–component multi–platform programs.
- plastic and assembly requirements
- plastic decorating capabilities
- painting
- kitting
- fabrication
- program management
- inventory management
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Testimonials
Real Life Products: "Chuck realizes his requests are outside our norm and is very appreciative of all our help during the development stage of his product line. There were a few packing errors made in the last shipment. With all changes being made, completely understands how it could happen and has no concerns moving forward with DeKalb as his molder; looking forward to working with us more".
Follett: "Follett's and Dekalb Molded Plastics have been working together since the spring of 2002 (10 years). Since that time, Dekalb has supplied Follett with high quality cost effective molded components with a high level of service and quality. The purpose of this visit is to review our current business as well as discuss areas of potential new opportunities".
Invivo: "I am sure you will be making more shipments before the month is over so I am not concerned about this at all. You guys watch Nocturne and are always prepared and keep us covered".
Sauder: "Although generally frustrated with issue, very complimentary of DeKalb on communication and bringing part over to plant for review as soon as discovered. They are very pleased with our performance since decision was made to bring tools to DeKalb and appreciate everything we do for them".