How do Macromelt® materials compare to engineered resins economically?
Macromelt® rarely replaces traditional plastic materials directly. If a component can be molded successfully with PVC, there is typically no reason to consider Macromelt®. If PVC molding results in high scrap levels as a result of high injection pressure, Low-Pressure Molding may be more economical as a result of reduced scrap. Typically, the Low- Pressure Molding operation is an alternative to potting as it replaces several manufacturing operations. Over-molding with Macromelt® is typically a single step process. When a component is over-molded with Macromelt® there is normally no need for a separate plastic housing. The over-molding material becomes the housing.
