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. This is another of the many services we are able to provide to our customers. Contact us for help with your project.

Hot Foil Printing

Hot foil printing is a highly effective and appealing way of printing designs, text and graphics onto moulded parts using a heated die and coloured foil but without the use of ink thereby eliminating drying times. This effect can be produced using a wide variety of foil materials such as holographic, metallic, gloss and matt colours. The die comes into contact with the foil and places a thing layer of the foil onto the moulding. When heat is added the foil adheres to the object leaving the required design. At Gilt Edge we are able to offer this service to our customers. Contact us for more information.

What Is Injection Moulding Used For?

Injection Moulding can be used for producing a huge variety of components – bottle tops, mechanical parts, automobile components, computer and mobile phone components, musical instruments and parts, storage containers, medical parts, hooks, coat hangers, toys, etc. - The list is endless! Let us help with your project.

Tooling

Our low cost and shared cost tooling options help you to keep your project within budget. Contact us today for a quote. Mike Franklin - Managing Director - mike@giltedgeplastics.co.uk

Call Off and Kanban Supply System

At Gilt Edge Plastics we are able to offer you a "just-in-time" and kanban supply system, so you can rest assured that your goods can be held in stock and called off at short notice. Our large warehouse also has ample space for storing your finished goods. Contact: Mike Franklin - mike@giltedgeplastics.co.uk

Working Environment

At Gilt Edge Plastics we take enormous pride in the environment in which we work and our factory is always kept in a manner conducive to quality. We also realise the importance of our external environment and with this in mind we have installed the latest energy efficient E range machines. These machines are equipped with state-of-the-art touch screen control systems, setting new standards for precision, repeatability and speed. For advice on all your plastic injection moulding needs contact: Mike Franklin, Managing Director - mike@giltedgeplastics.co.uk

Our Continual Investment Programme

Our continual investment and rolling three-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. Contact Mike Franklin - Managing Director or Kevin Stanford - Production Manager - for all your injection moulding requirements. 01708 379005 - mike@giltedgeplastics.co.uk or kevin@giltedgeplastics.co.uk