Christmas 2011

Gilt Edge Plastics would like to wish all our customers and potential customers a very Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year.

We will be closing on Friday 23rd December 2011 for Christmas and re-opening on Tuesday 3rd January 2012.

We look forward to receiving your enquiries up until 23rd December and assisting you with your projects during 2012.

sales@giltedgeplastics.co.uk
Tel: 01708 379005

http://www.giltedgeplastics.co.uk/

New Website - Nearly There!

We are really excited about our new, modern and enhanced website. We have been busy "tweaking" and adding the final stages to its construction.  

Our new site will provide you with so much more information about our products, services and personnel.

We hope you will be able to visit the new site soon, so....watch this space for further news regarding its launch.

In the meantime, our professional team would be glad to hear from you:

Mike Franklin - Managing Director - mike@giltedgeplastics.co.uk
Kevin Stanford - Production Manager - kevin@giltedgeplastics.co.uk
Elaine Jarrold - Administration and Accounts - elaine@giltedgeplastics.co.uk

www.giltedgeplastics.co.uk

Tel: 01708 379005

New Pad Printing Equipment For Gilt Edge

We have just installed a new Carousel 8 Station with Leister Blower to compliment our existing Tampo Pad Printing machine.  This will enhance our pad printing capabilities.

Pad printing is a form of printing that can transfer a 2-D image onto a 3-D object.  Initially an image is etched into a flat printing plate and ink is then poured into the etch.  A flexible silicone rubber pad picks up a film of ink from the plate and transfers it to the three dimensional part surface.  Throughout this process the ink becomes tacky as solvent evaporates from the ink. The flexible silicone pad is able to pick up the image from the flat plate and transfer it to many surface shapes – e.g. concave, convex spherical and cylindrical. By applying pressure the pad conforms to the surface shape and leaves the desired image on the object. This form of printing can be used on products including electronic components, sports equipment, toys, automobile parts, medical equipment and many others.

Considering having your products pad printed? Then call us today for a quote.  We look forward to receiving your enquiry.

sales@giltedgeplastics.co.uk
www.giltedgeplastics.co.uk
Tel: 01708 379005

Can We Help You?

Our friendly, dedicated and skilled staff are able to offer a wealth of moulding and quality experience, offering you efficient, cost effective injection moulding and post injection moulding services.

Why not contact us today to see how we can help you.

sales@giltedgeplastics.co.uk

http://www.giltedgeplastics.co.uk/

New Injection Moulding Machines at Gilt Edge Plastics

Our continual investment and rolling 3 year machine replacement programme ensures we are always manufacturing your product on efficient, modern equipment with exceptional repeatability coupled with built in programmable tolerance monitoring systems.

We have just ordered 3 new Boy E-Series Machines which will be delivered to us in the very near future.

The E Series injection moulding machines are Boy’s top models and we have chosen these machines as they are ‘super’ energy efficient. 

All the E-machines are equipped with the PROCAN Alpha control system, and Boy has set new standards for precision, repeatability and speed.  A patented, freely programmable hardware module frees the control system from all time-relevant tasks and performs these same tasks without delay and with very high precision.

We are excited about receiving these machines and this will enable our production to become more efficient and cost effective.

Contact: sales@giltedgeplastics.co.uk
www.giltedgeplastics.co.uk

Quality Mouldings, Keenly Priced, Delivered On Time.....

With a strong emphasis on Quality Control and with 24 Hr operation enabling flexible fast and repeatable production Gilt Edge Plastics are able to assist you with all your Plastic Injection Moulding needs. 

From conception through to design, tooling, moulding and finishing our skilled and dedicated team can help you to reach your objective on time and on budget.

Contact: sales@giltedgeplastics.co.uk
www.giltedgeplastics.co.uk

Product Design

With our vastly experienced component and tool designer we can offer you as much assistance as you require enabling a fully functional product design with practical cost efficient tooling.

Contact: sales@giltedgeplastics.co.uk

http://www.giltedgeplastics.co.uk/

Reasons To Choose Us For Your Project.........

At Gilt Edge we always want to offer you the best possible service, so why choose us for your project?

Here's why:

Ø  Our friendly, dedicated and skilled staff are able to offer a wealth of moulding and quality experience, offering you efficient, cost effective injection moulding and post injection moulding services.

Ø  As an ISO9001 Quality Assured Company we operate only the strictest Quality Control procedures ensuring you supply of first-class products time after time.

Ø  With our continued and planned investment in new plant and 24 hour operation we are able to give you flexible fast and repeatable production with short lead times.

Ø  Our low cost and shared cost tooling options help you keep your project within budget.

Ø  Our long term customer relationships are built on our ability to completely satisfy customer production needs and deadlines.

Ø  Our post moulding services enable us to complete your order in full so that your products are ready to use or distribute immediately.

Ø   With our expertise and advice we are able to assist you with your product design and material choice.

Ø  Operating a “just in time” and kanban supply you can rest assured that your goods can be held in stock and called off at short notice.

Ø  We have a large warehouse facility with ample space for the storage of your finished products.

Contact us today:
sales@giltedgeplastics.co.uk
http://www.giltedgeplastics.co.uk/

Need to Call Off Goods At Short Notice?

     At Gilt Edge Plastics, we operate  a “just in time” and kanban supply so you can rest assured that your goods can be held in stock and called off at short notice.

Contact us for further information:

sales@giltedgeplastics.co.uk

Web: http://www.giltedgeplastics.co.uk/

Growth Strategy

Our company's growth strategy is based around strong customer organic growth and focused acquisition. We are committed to a managed growth plan with a strong emphasis on manufacturing quality, efficient delivery aligned with a sensible pricing policy. Gilt Edge Plastics Ltd has a continual investment program.  This coupled with our BS EN ISO 9001 2000 registration and qualified and dedicated staff provides the infrastructure for continued growth and quality products.

Contact: sales@giltedgeplastics.co.uk

Web: http://www.giltedgeplastics.co.uk/

Industry Sectors We Supply

We manufacture and distribute to a multitude of market sectors including:

Ø  Engineering

Ø  Packaging

Ø  Medical

Ø  Building and Construction

Ø  Vending and Leisure

Whatever your industry sector you can rest assured that we will tailor make your project to meet your specific requirements.

Contact: sales@giltedgeplastics.co.uk
website : www.giltedgelastics.co.uk

Moulding

Using the latest state of the art machines and additional resources we are able to injection mould components from less than 1g to over 800g in weight via single cavity conventional fed tools through to multi-cavity hot runner systems. We also specialise in partial hot runner systems that give the benefits of sprueless moulding with the added advantage of quick and precise colour changing.

Our wide experience of materials and currently used polymers range from general purpose grades such as ABS, Polystyrene and Polyethylene etc. to more technically advanced engineering grades such as filled and unfilled Polyamide (PA), Polybutylene-therephthalat (PBT), Polyacetal (POM) and  Polycarbonate (PC).

Coupled with our in-house knowledge and technical assistance available via our supply network to existing and newly developed polymers you can rest assured that we will find the right material for your application.

Contact: sales@giltedgeplastics.co.uk

Quality Assurance

Looking for quality assurance?  Read on ......

Gilt Edge Plastics is an ISO 9001 Quality Assured company with strict Quality Control procedures ensuring the supply of first class products time after time. Our last Quality Audit was carried out on 4th October 2011.

With a real emphasis throughout the company to provide our customers with an extremely high quality service and product, we strongly believe this is a key factor in our continued success and our many long term customer relationships.

Our continual investment and rolling 3 year machine replacement programme ensures we are always manufacturing your product on efficient, modern equipment with exceptional repeatability coupled with built in programmable tolerance monitoring systems. We also take enormous pride in the environment in which we work and our factory is always kept in a manner conducive to quality.

We work with many of our customers to agree a specific quality plan for their components enabling us to deliver, and them to receive, with complete confidence parts that are exactly as required.

Contact : sales@giltedgeplastics.co.uk

Other Services We Provide - Insert Staking

What is Insert Staking?

Using thermal probes, brass or metal inserts are inserted into cavities moulded into the component.  Heat from the probe transfers through the insert and melts the plastic surrounding the insert so the insert becomes embedded in the component. This process can be used on a variety of products including fasteners, hinge plates, pivots and hubs to name but a few.

Contact Gilt Edge Plastics if you require this service.

sales@giltedgeplastics.co.uk

http://www.giltedgeplastics.co.uk/

Other Services We Provide - Pad Printing

Another form of printing we provide at Gilt Edge Plastics is Pad Printing.

Need more information on Pad Printing? ...........

Pad printing is a form of printing that can transfer a 2-D image onto a 3-D object.  Initially an image is etched into a flat printing plate and ink is then poured into the etch.  A flexible silicone rubber pad picks up a film of ink from the plate and transfers it to the three dimensional part surface.  Throughout this process the ink becomes tacky as solvent evaporates from the ink. The flexible silicone pad is able to pick up the image from the flat plate and transfer it to many surface shapes – e.g. concave, convex spherical and cylindrical. By applying pressure the pad conforms to the surface shape and leaves the desired image on the object. This form of printing can be used on products including electronic components, sports equipment, toys, automobile parts, medical equipment and many others.

Contact:

sales@giltedgeplastics.co.uk

http://www.giltedgeplastics.co.uk/

Other Services We Provide - Hot Foil Printing

At Gilt Edge Plastics, we provide a range of other services to help finish your products.

One of them is Hot Foil Printing.  So... what is Hot Foil Printing?

Hot foil printing is a highly effective and appealing way of printing designs, text and graphics on to moulded parts using a heated die and coloured foil but without the use of ink thereby eliminating drying times.

This effect can be produced by using a wide variety of foil materials such as holographic, metallic and matt colours. The die comes into contact with the foil and places a thin layer of foil onto the moulding.  When heat is added the foil adheres to the object leaving the required design.

If you think we may be able to assist in this area contact:

sales@giltedgeplastics.co.uk

Our Material Suppliers

Following on from material choice...... we thought you may like to know that our trusted suppliers include:

Plastribution Ltd
Distrupol Ltd
Azelis Plastics UK
EMS Chemie (UK)

Quality is always at the forefront of our business and an ISO 9001 Quality Assured Company with strict Quality Control procedures you can be assured of first class products time after time.

Contact: sales@giltedgeplastics.co.uk

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Material Choice

So..... we have told you how to proceed with your project.

What about material choice?

It is vital that the correct material is used for your project.  The composition of the material, its mechanical characteristics, moulding properties and obviously cost are factors which need to be taken into consideration.

At Gilt Edge Plastics we have the expertise and knowledge to give you sound advice in this respect.

Contact Mike Franklin - mike@giltedgeplastics.co.uk - or telephone him on 01708 379005 - he would be delighted to take your call.

Helping You With Your Project

At Gilt Edge Plastics we want you to receive the best possible service at all times. 


Our skilled and dedicated team will ensure that you reach your objective on time and on budget.


So.......when you approach us how would we help you?


Here's how ..............

Initially we would produce a 3D drawing of your proposed product for you if you have not already got one.

If you are happy with the design we could get an SLA* model made so that you can actually try the product.

Providing the SLA is satisfactory to you we would initiate tooling production.

After the tool is complete we would sample the mould and check the mouldings for size, colour, function etc.  If necessary we would then make any tooling adjustments required and then resample  

Once you are satisfied that the sample meets your exact requirements we would proceed to manufacture your product

*What is an SLA?

Stereolithography/SLAs are used in the research and design stages of a product. This is a rapid way to produce one part and takes approximately 1-3 days.  SLAs can subsequently be used for conformity of fit, size, and function.

We look forward to helping you.

sales@giltedgeplastics.co.uk

Moving Forward!

At Gilt Edge we are actively looking at ways to improve our services to our customers and potential customers. We have now started the process of trying to communicate with you more....... afterall relationships are important!

As a first step, and as previously mentioned, our new website will launch shortly.  Elaine - who is responsible for Marketing, Administration and Accounts, has been on seminars to improve our service and will be attending more in the coming months.

You can now find us on Linked In, Facebook and Twitter and will be up-dated regularly via this blog.

We are looking at producing a monthly Newsletter to our customers and potential customers.

If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please be kind enough to contact Elaine at elaine@giltedgeplastics.co.uk who would be very pleased to hear from you.

Gilt Edge Plastics Limited - new improved website coming soon

Our very first Blog....

At Gilt Edge Plastics we are working hard to get our new and improved website completed.  In the meantime you may still visit us at http://www.giltedgeplastics.co.uk/ for all your plastic injection moulding needs:

• Product Design
• Moulding
• Foil Printing
• Pad Printing
• Assembly
• Packaging
• "Just in time" Kanban Supply

Watch this space for further news!