The Significance of Color Selection in Plastic Injection Molding

Here at HLH Prototypes, we are proud to be among the most trusted companies when it comes to injection molding in China. For years, we have helped product engineers and designers create different parts for various industries. Our capabilities allow us to bridge production and prototyping, support low-volume production, deliver rapid parts, and provide prototypes for market testing. By partnering with us, you will get all the support you need for a successful project. One of the ways we can help is by ensuring your injection-molded parts have the right color.

Colors can make a big difference in your project’s overall success, especially when designing consumer products. Color can help your goods appeal to users while providing an opportunity for consistent and strong branding. However, besides adding aesthetic value to your parts, color selection can also be functional. For example, it can increase visibility for safety equipment. If you’re making electrical components, they must be in specific colors.

Today, plastic colorant technology is more advanced and versatile, especially in plastic injection molding in China. We offer resin-based colorants in various shades and apply them during post-processing. Additionally, we have dyes that we can add to the plastic before melting it for injection molding.

Pick the right colors.

Choosing the wrong color can be costly. Apart from the rework and corrective measures, it can impact your part’s physical and functional properties. Some colors can also alter the chemistry and properties of the plastic, so we must consider that, too.

How to choose the right colors

At HLH Prototypes, our experts take the guesswork out of choosing suitable colorants for plastic injection molding in China. We consider factors like your preferred material to ensure compatibility. In most cases, liquid colorants do well for a translucent and semi-transparent effect on PET or PVC plastics. Meanwhile, solid colorants deliver an opaque look.

Talk to our experts today to learn more about our injection molding process in China. Request a project review so we can provide a quote and share insights about colorant selection for your plastic parts.