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12.6.3 Compression Moulding in the Consumer Sector
There is a wide range of products required by consumers, such as packs, containers,
dust bins, boxes, and computer parts. Some of the most popular consumer products
are melamine dinnerware made from melamine formaldehyde resin powder. Products
range from plates, cups, saucers, and lunch boxes. These products are made in plain
colour or with a print. They are cheap as compared with ceramic products, and thus
a huge market exists. I have seen such production in India even as a 'cottage industry'
in a small room, and the products were excellent.
12.6.4 Compression Moulding in the Food Services Sector
Large and small trays; picnic boxes; boxes with compartments; large handles; handles
for tools; and food-serving trays fall into this category.
12.6.5 Compression Moulding in the Industrial Sector
Large computer housings; computer keyboards; musical keyboard bases; electrical
wire housings; safety boxes; and products needing intricate patterns fall into this
category. Flat-sheet laminates; laundry tubs; shower assemblies; structural frames;
large electrical insulation parts; plug tops; electrical bases; insert moulded parts; bus
supports; electrical insulators; electrical barrier parts; and airport/sports stadium
seats are also made this way. In industrial applications, the compression-moulding
possibilities are almost limitless.
12.6.6 Compression Moulding in the Medical Sector
The medical sector is highly technical and calls for special plastic materials. Polymeric
composite resins may have only limited applications but, because of the wide range
of products needed in the medical sector for critical and non-critical applications,
certain products such as safety disposal boxes; trays; laboratory equipment housings;
first-aid boxes; and parts for wheelchairs can be made.
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