Acoplastic is one of the few companies in the world that masters 2 component PTFE molding. 

Acoplastic has developed a special technique for 2 component molding in various PTFE compounds for different product designs and applications.

THE CUSTOMER 

Our customer is providing services and equipment for the application of liquid and powder paints, adhesives and sealants to bond, protect and beautify all types of surfaces.

They design, produce and market complete solutions – manual guns, automatic and robotic sprayers, dispensers, pumps and dosing machines. 

Our customer is one of the leading global layers in the industry.

THE CHALLENGE

Our customer wanted to find a second source for one of their key products. The part consists of a conductive element and only few companies in the world master two component molding of PFTE. To begin with the customer made the inquiry with their existing supplier network without any luck. Then they made the search for suppliers as desk research without any luck, finally they hired an external consultant to find a supplier that could find a suitable supplier mastering two component molding in PTFE.

Key challenge was to find a supplier that could manufacture a complex part in two different PTFE compounds.

SOLUTION AND BENEFITS

Solution: The hired consultant contacted Acoplastic with required specifications on the customized two component PTFE part. Acoplastic agreed to make samples for validation and later to start up production of these highly specialized parts.

Benefits: Our customer found Acoplastic for this highly specialized part and quickly nominated them as main supplier. Further business has evolved since.