What is drip moulding?
Introduction to drip moulding
The drip moulding process originated in Germany and was developed in Japan in the 70’s. It was mainly produced in Korea in the 80’s and slowly moved to mainland China in the mid 90’s.
It is a mixture of different coloured paste resins that are dripped into aluminium or silicone molds. By heating to over 170°C, the PVC paste resin reacts chemically with DOP and other lipids to produce a solid, colourful, three-dimensional product.
The manual dispensing link is changed to automatic dispensing by machine. The power of technology is used to maximize production efficiency and increase the output rate.
Dispensing is used in a wide range of applications. From the production of large aircraft and ships to small clothes and toys, all may require dispensing.
With its advantages of good quality and low price, drip moulding products have successfully occupied the silicone gift market at home and abroad. For example, drip-molded key-chains, drip-molded leather labels, drip-molded plastic badges and so on. At the same time, the non-toxic and non-polluting characteristics of drip moulding products are in line with the environmental protection requirements of people.
The drip molding process has been widely used in the decoration of various trademarks, nameplates, cards, fine handicrafts and high grade book covers. PVC drip moulding can also be made into drip moulding shoes, shoe insoles, shoe soles, sofa backs, armrests, tablecloths, mahjong tablecloths, car interior decoration and other series of products.
Drip molded products
Drip-molded garment logos are formed using PVC or silicone through a process of micro-injection and high-temperature moulding. The colors are bright, washable and fade-free, with a good hand and visual effect, and can be processed to various specifications according to customer requirements. It is generally sewn on clothing, shoes and hats to play the role of decoration and brand promotion. It is also possible to drip the patterns that the public wants directly onto knitted fabrics, cotton and various chemical fabrics through professional machines, commonly known as drip transfer.
The key characteristics of drip transfer products are ground slip resistance, abrasion resistance, air permeability and anti-static. This is why it is so popular with customers and has a wide range of applications and industry prospects.
Drip adhesive is used in gift items such as key sets, fridge stickers, photo frames, bags, mobile phone pendants, coasters, etc. Drip adhesive can be easily shaped and molded at low cost. Low cost, non rich shape, colourful, some small accessories, the actual effect of the choice of drip glue is very good.
Features of the 12-colour dispensing machine
- Machine-based production, simple operation, easy to learn for employees, improve production efficiency
- Machine instead of manual, long-term perspective, reduce workers’ wage expenses
- Machine production, even dispensing, reduce glue waste, save production costs
- Machine operation, improve the competitiveness of products, enhance the company’s corporate image and competitiveness
PVC products have only recently become popular
PVC products are distinguished by their bright colors, good looks, environmental friendliness and their high visibility. There are many different types of PVC products that we make. For example, PVC key-chains, PVC photo frames, PVC mobile phone pendants and many other products. These products are relatively small and can be much cheaper. PVC gifts cater for this, and there is also the issue of the above mentioned style and colour. It is of a more flamboyant type and also more in line with the character of young people. The PVC products are also more in line with young people’s personalities.
PVC products drip production process
- Open mould: according to the requirements to make the corresponding effect. The use of computer engraving, open the corresponding mould.
- Colour mixing: according to the requirements of the pattern colour mixing. To achieve the required colour and hardness.
- Drip glue: Fully automatic drip glue. According to the set pattern drip glue. The product is then baked, cooled and taken.
- Quality control: Each product must be free of bubbles. no gritty eyes, mixed colors, clean as a whole and carefully trimmed before it meets the standard.