Design For Injection Molding    
Entrepreneurs and pallet manufacturers work together closely to develop designs for injection molding. Most businesses look at the cost of materials and the size of pallets when creating designs for injection molding. There are deeper considerations during the injection mold designing process that can add value to pallets and containers.

There are a large variety of colors available to use in plastic injection molding. Some companies prefer to keep their pallets coordinated with their company color schemes to provide incidental branding during delivery.  Others may decide to use specific colors to designate areas of the warehouse or different pallet destinations, shipping priorities or even different departments within the store, factory or warehouse.  The benefit is that each company can tailor the pallet color to meet their internal needs.  There is almost always an increased cost for a colored pallet over a black pallet but sometimes the cost is justified. 

Developing Designs for Injection Molding
There are myriad strapping options available for shipping companies concerned about damaged merchandise. The use of nylon and polyester straps on pallets keeps inventory strapped to pallets during turbulent shipments.  Some manufacturers are offering a seatbelt option. Companies who have replaced their straps with seatbelts have seen fewer worker injuries due to eye and finger cuts, less disposal material on the pallet because the seatbelts are reusable and decreased cost because of the longevity of the seatbelts and reduced labor needed to secure the pallet load.

Another area of customization possible through injection mold designing is the creation of specific shapes designed to provide added protection to the part being shipped.  For example, a delicate part such as a car transmission part  or a glass item could be shipped on a tray designed specifically for that part with posts and recesses formed to provide plastic protection around the critical areas.

Pallets and dunnage designed specifically for certain payloads have the added advantage of being very stable during shipping. The loads are evenly distributed and can be designed to stack two or even three high depending on weight and space restrictions.  Plastic pallets that are used for general shipments are also very sturdy if used with a lid that locks into the pallet leg on the next pallet.  Seatbelt banding provides even more stability.  Be sure that your pallet manufacturer has the knowledge and capability to provide these safety features.

Businesses throughout the United States and the world have worked with Robinson Industries Inc. on injected molded products.  Clients can email sales@robinsonind.com to ask questions about machinery, available products and customer referrals.  Ask about our seatbelts and design expertise.

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