Plastic Injection Molded Air Valve Base for the Agricultural Industry

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At Gordy Plastics, we provide injection molding for various parts used in a number of agricultural applications. In this instance, we injection-molded a specialty irrigation component using a PP (Polypropylene) and glass fiber material.

The part, which measured 3.72″ in width, 3.94″ in height, weighed 6.85 oz., was derived from a 6.93 oz. shot. Injection molding took place with 220 tons of clamping force in a single cavity mold, in-mold temperatures during processing that were 375°F to 525°F. Once molded, the core was unscrewed. The part was then run through a milling operation to remove the fan gate.

This project demonstrates not only our ability to provide precision injection molding, but also secondary machining operations. For more information see the table below or contact us directly.

Plastic Injection Molded... Project Highlights

Plastic Injection Molded Air Valve Base Project

Product Description Housing for float to rise in in irrigation lines which eliminates "air hammering" by allowing all the air to escape the lines before float rises thereby shutting valve off.
Injection Molding Capabilities Applied/Processes Primary:
Plastic Injection Molding
Unscrewing Core
Secondary:
Removal of Fan Gate by Milling Operation
Overall Part Dimensions Product Width: 3.72"
Product Height: 3.94"
Product Weight: 6.85 oz.
Tightest Tolerances + 0.000" / - 0.005"
Material Used Base Material: PP (Polypropylene) & Glass Fiber
Material Thickness: 0.400"
Material Finish Mold Tech MT-11020
Color: Black
Additional Facts Shot Size: 6.93 oz.
Maximum Clamping Force: 220 tons
Number of Cavities: 1
Temperature Range: 375°F - 525°F in processing
In Process Testing/Inspection Performed Visual Inspection, Dimensional Inspection
Industry for Use Agricultural
Volume 500 per Month
Delivery/Turnaround Time 3 Weeks
Delivery Location Eastern Washington
Standards Met Customer Quality Specifications
CAD Drawing
Full Cavity Fill/No NIT Lines
Pressure/Structural Integrity
Product Name Air Valve Base
ReliabilityReliability EngineeringEngineering PricePrice TimelinessPersonalized
Service FlexibilityTimeliness Personalized ServiceFlexibility