What is gas assisted molding
This process, also known as GAIM (Gas Assisted Injection Moulding), allows the emptying of the workpiece, creating extremely resistant and lightweight items, thanks to the co-injection of gas inside the plastic material.
The advantages
Items made through gas-assisted molding are strong and lightweight. Here are the main advantages:
Objects with internal cavities
Gas-assisted molding allows you to create “hollow” items on the inside.
Time reduction
Faster molding cycles because the thickness of plastic material to be cooled is less.
Weight reduction
Strong and lightweight items due to hollow ribs that reduce weight and increase rigidity.
Design freedom
This technology enables the creation of products with innovative and functional shapes.
How it works
Gas-assisted injection molding involves the introduction of an inert gas inside the plastic material previously injected into the mold.
The injection of gas inside this melt forms a bubble that pushes the plastic material to the outside of the mold and compacts it on the walls.
In this way, gas-assisted injection molding technology enables the production of high-quality parts with internal cavities.
Application areas
Our technologies find different applications. Find out how we can help you make a high-quality product for your industry.
You may also be interested in...
The types of molding over the years have differed according to the material to be processed and the shapes and characteristics you wish to achieve. Learn about our molding services.
Injection moulding
We do single-material molding: we make components with a type of injection involving only one type of polymer or thermoplastic material.
Two-component moulding
We make components with high aesthetic characteristics and high tightness and performance due to the possibility of molding two different thermoplastic materials in the same mold.
Co-molding
This type of molding allows plastic materials to be fused with other different materials such as metal, brass, or aluminum. The result is a piece of plastic firmly coupled with an insert encapsulated in it.