From Material Selection to High Volume Production
FORMET supplies engineered plastic components for industrial and OEM programs – injection-molded, insert-molded and assembled parts produced to customer drawings. Each program starts with the application: loads, temperature, electrical insulation and outdoor exposure decide which engineering plastic is specified, and tooling is planned around the expected annual volume.
FORMET provides custom plastic injection molding for precision industrial and OEM components, from specialized parts to repeat high-volume programs. Multi-cavity tooling, controlled processing and secondary operations help maintain consistent dimensions, appearance and performance throughout the production run.
- Close-Tolerance Molded Parts
- Multi-Cavity Components
- Industrial Housings
- Protective Covers
- Custom Brackets
- Production Molded Parts
We match component geometry and end-use requirements with engineering thermoplastics selected for strength, dimensional stability, insulation, chemical resistance, wear and temperature performance. This application-driven approach helps customers replace commodity materials with durable plastic components engineered for long-term industrial service.
- Acetal Components
- Nylon Components
Polycarbonate Housings - HDPE Components
- UV-Resistant Parts
- Wear-Resistant Guides
Insert molding integrates metal hardware, threaded inserts and other functional elements directly into a molded plastic component. By combining materials in one controlled process, FORMET can reduce assembly steps, improve component integrity and support efficient production of ready-to-use metal-plastic parts.
- Threaded Insert Components
- Molded-in Bushings
- Terminal Inserts
- Metal-Reinforced Brackets
- Fastener-Integrated Parts
- Custom Insert-Molded Assemblies
FORMET manufactures engineered polymer and metal-plastic components for power distribution, pole-line hardware and cable-management applications. Products are developed for reliable field performance, electrical insulation, weather exposure and repeatable installation across utility networks.
- Cable Spreaders
- Wire Holders
- Cable Supports
- Electrical Insulation Components
- Polymer Brackets
- Utility Hardware Components
- Cable Management Components
- Protective Components
- Pole-Line Components
- Custom Molded Utility Parts
FORMET evaluates selected metal components for conversion to high-performance polymers when lower weight, corrosion resistance, part consolidation or reduced secondary processing can improve the application. Our engineers review load, geometry, environment, manufacturability and production volume before recommending a practical conversion path.
- Converted Metal Brackets
- Lightweight Housings
- Corrosion-Resistant Supports
- Integrated Plastic Assemblies
- One-Piece Molded Replacements
- Insulating Structural Components
Beyond individual molded parts, FORMET supplies assembled and ready-to-install plastic subassemblies with integrated hardware and secondary operations. Consolidating molding, insertion, joining and inspection under one program can reduce supplier complexity and improve production consistency.
- Fastener-Equipped Assemblies
- Molded Cable Assemblies
- Snap-Fit Subassemblies
- Hardware-Integrated Brackets
- Protective Enclosures
- Ready-to-Install Utility Components
Customer drawings, existing parts and application requirements can be developed into production-ready custom plastic components. FORMET supports DFM, material selection, mold development, sampling, PPAP documentation and scalable manufacturing for new and transferred OEM programs.
- Build-to-Manufacture Plastic Parts
- Custom Functional Components
- Replacement Molded Parts
- OEM Housings
- Application-Specific Brackets
- Production-Ready Plastic Assemblies
Engineered Plastic Components:
Materials & Grades
The resins listed here are the ones most often specified for engineered plastic components, but the final grade is always confirmed against the application before a tool is built. Glass-fiber filled polyamide suits structural brackets, polypropylene and HDPE suit outdoor utility parts, and acetal or PBT suit small precision parts that need low friction or tight dimensions. UV stabilizers, flame-retardant grades and color matching are specified where the part requires them.
Material data travels with production: material certificates are issued per lot and identify the resin and its lot number, so a part in the field can be traced back to the batch it was molded from. When a metal part is converted to plastic, prototype samples are evaluated for fit and function before the tool design is frozen.
Our custom injection molding services cover single-cavity tools for low volumes and multi-cavity tools for repeat programs. Where a part needs metal inserts, threads or a second material, insert molding or overmolding is planned together with the tool, so the finished component arrives ready for assembly.
- POLYPROPYLENE (PP) & (HDPE)
- POLYAMIDE 6 (PA6) & 66 (PA66)
- ABS, POLYCARBONATE (PC), POM (ACETAL) & PBT
- THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE (TPU) & POLYPHENYLENE SULFIDE (PPS)
