Four Things to Consider When Choosing an Injection Moulder for Toothbrush Manufacturing
Posted on: 6 September 2016
If you are thinking about starting a wholesale toothbrush business, you have to carefully consider which type of plastic you use in your brushes as well as design elements and other factors. When looking for an injection moulding company to manufacture your toothbrushes for you, there are several points you should keep in mind. Here are some ideas to consider.
1. Can the injection moulding company support multiple designs?
Injection moulding is a process by which lots of melted plastic pellets are forced into a mould and then cooled. At that point, the mould is removed, and you have the resulting product inside of it. In this case, that's a toothbrush. If you only plan to make and sell one style of toothbrush, that's pretty straightforward.
However, if you plan to create several styles of toothbrushes, you need to work with a company who has the ability to make that happen. That means they need to be able to cast multiple moulds and produce multiple shapes of toothbrushes at once for you so that you can release them to the market at the same time.
2. Can the moulding company use recycled plastics?
In most cases, the most popular type of plastic used in toothbrushes in polypropylene and polyethylene. These plastics are both popular because of their relative heat resistance, allowing them to be washed in hot water without warping. Additionally, they tend to last a long time.
However, if you want to create an image of your toothbrush company as environmentally friendly, you may want to opt for recycled polypropylene plastic.
3. Does the injection moulder have experience with toothbrushes?
Whether you are ordering a batch of plastic bowls, casing for ink cartridges, toothbrushes or any other type of plastic items, you need to ensure that the mould is created correctly for your item. With toothbrushes, you don't just have to worry about the shape of the handle. Rather, you also have to ensure that the mould casts the head properly including the small holes for the bristles.
To that end, you should opt to work with an injection moulder who has experience with toothbrushes. If the moulder does not have experience, have them show you models of a few different moulding options, and see if they are willing to create a prototype for you so that you can see the final result.
4. Can the moulder help with other aspects of manufacturing?
To have as tight of a supply chain as possible with your toothbrushes, you may want to select an injection moulding company that can help with other aspects of manufacturing. For example, you may want a company that can also create nylon bristles and insert them for you. Additionally, you may want a company that can also help with packaging.
To learn more about manufacturing quality toothbrushes, contact an injection moulding expert.
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