Injection Molding of a Reinforced Nylon Component with Double-Lead Helix for the Medical Industry

Plastic Injection Molding medical component

R&D Plastics provides precision injection molding of plastic components with complex geometries. For this project, we produced these double-lead helix components used for adjusting compression bands for our customer in the medical industry. We co-engineered the design of the tooling for the helix to account for the unique geometry of the piece and ensure that quality parts would be produced.

The overall part dimensions are 2" x 0.60" with tolerances as tight as ±0.004". The helix is made of glass reinforced nylon and produced on our 65 ton press. All parts must be maintained clean for later sterilization and assembly. The components are inspected for both cleanliness and straightness before being shipped to the customer. Our typical lead time on this part is four weeks. For more information about this precision injection molding project, see the table below, or contact us directly.


Highlights of this Precision Injection Molding Project:


Product Description


This specialized component provides infinite adjustability for a medical compression band.


Precision Injection Molding Capabilities Applied/Processes


Product Design
Tooling Design
Injection Molding


Equipment Used to Manufacture Part


65 Ton All-Electric Toshiba Horizontal Press


Overall Part Dimensions


2" long x 0.600" in diameter


Tightest Tolerances


+/-0.004


Material Used


Glass Fiber Reinforced Nylon


Material Finish


Light-Texture


Additional Facts


Parts are maintained "clean" for assembly and sterilization in HEPA booth.


In process testing/inspection performed


Check for straightness & cleanliness


Industry for Use


Medical Industry


Delivery/Turnaround Time


Typical 4 weeks


Delivery Location


FOB our facility


Standards Met


Customer Specifications


Product Name


Medical Component with Double-Lead Helix