Alpha Plastics was recently contracted to thermoform a polyethylene shroud and cover for the sprayer and pump industry. These components are used within a fluid pump application.
Meeting tolerances as low as +/- .015 of an inch, we employed our
automated vacuum/pressure forming machine to make both of these parts.
We also created male and female two-cavity aluminum tools, and CNC trimmed both fluid pump components to meet precise customer print specifications.
All fluid pump components were fully inspected during each step of the
manufacturing process to ensure the covers and shrouds fulfilled customer expectations for design and quality.
Successfully meeting customer specifications, Alpha Plastics thermoformed 200 sets of these products for our client, delivering all finished parts to our buyer's facility within a 4-5 week turnaround period after prototype approval.
For more information about our services and to request a quote, call us today at
763-786-6940.
Product Description:
This shroud and cover is used within a fluid
pump application
Capabilities Applied/Processes Vacuum Forming:
Create a male two cavity aluminum tool for the shroud, create female two-cavity aluminum tool for the cover, form shroud and cover
Trimming:
CNC trimmed to customer print specs
Equipment Used to Manufacture Part:
Automated vacuum/pressure forming machine
Overall Part Dimensions Shroud
Raw Material Thickness:
.250"
Overall Length:
15.451"
Overall Height:
3.854"
Overall Width:
9.979"
Main Diameters:
ø3.500" and 4.496"
Cover
Raw Material Thickness:
.125"
Overall Length:
14.160"
Overall Height:
.313"
Overall Width:
9.543"
Main Diameter:
ø2.500"
Tightest Tolerances:
±.015"
Material Used:
HMWPE (High Molecular Weight Polyethylene)
Material Finish:
Haircell/smooth Texture
Color:
Black
In Process Testing/Inspection Performed:
Parts inspected 100% during each step of the manufacturing process
Quantity:
200 sets
Industry for Use:
Sprayer and pump
Delivery Time:
4-5 weeks after prototype approval
Standards Met:
Customer supplied print, 3D CAD drawing
Product Name:
Polyethylene Shroud and Cover