Low pressure overmoulding with advanced polyamides for industries that depend on product reliability, compactness and cost efficiency for success.
Our overmoulding expertise for the production of prototypes and low-medium volume product parts extends right from the design stage through to production. Our services also include Moulding Tool Design and Manufacture, 3D Printing for Rapid Prototyping and Transfer Moulding.
Overmould helps customers in electronics manufacturing & cable/harness manufacturing sectors to master the challenge of the ultimate protection and seal for their finished product to offer instant protection from moisture, vibration and other challenging environmental conditions. Overmoulding protects, strengthens and seals parts without damaging them.
Overmoulding Applications
Overmoulding provides unrivalled environmental protection to sensitive electronics and devices, as well as shock and vibration proofing, impressive high voltage insulation, improved aesthetics and more.
Two stage – Two material PCB Overmould
Through Hole Cable Grommet
Prototype Overmould Produced Using 3D Printed Tooling
PCB Overmould to Replace Conformal Coating
Medical Wearable Battery Overmould
Large Lighting Industry Connector Overmould
Inline PCB Overmould
Electronic Golf Ball Silicon LPM High Shock Overmould & White Outer Shell Overmoulding
Black UV resistant overmoulding of PCB
Automotive Connectors
Animal Tracking GPS Collar Overmould
There are many examples of what can be done using low pressure Overmoulding, whether it’s IP rated electronics encapsulation, packaging or a connecter back-shell with integrated mechanical strain relief.
Overmoulding Services & Equipment
Contract Overmoulding
As the UK experts and leaders in Low Pressure Overmoulding technology we provide sub-contract overmoulding services to small start-up and large global companies, enabling professional and comprehensive electronics encapsulation and overmoulding meeting the most challenging requirements. Experience and expertise allows us to offer overmoulding expertise for cables/connectors, devices and electronic assemblies from the start of the product design stage, ensuring maximum productivity at the lowest cost.
Overmoulding Equipment
For companies that prefer to manage their overmoulding in-house we are the sole UK supplier of the three leading global brands of low pressure moulding machines and systems, Moldman™ , OptiMel and Buhnen. Whatever your manufacturing demands, from prototyping to high volume, handheld moulding tools to automated low pressure moulding systems, we have the perfect solution.
Overmoulding Materials
We are Henkel’s UK partner for LPM, and the leading UK distributor for Henkel Technomelt hotmelt adhesives. We use Technomelt to deliver effective IP rated packaging / enclosure, strain relief and cable sealing in one easy step. The low-pressure process for overmoulding of electronics is fast. Technomelt solidifies in seconds and products can be used immediately.
Tooling
Overmould has a highly skilled team of engineers with a great wealth of experience. Within our fully equipped modern workshop, featuring advanced machinery, including CNC machines & 3D printers, we create high-quality mould tool sets for our own use internally, and for customers all over the world. We can deliver a range of tooling options and strategies that range in cost and complexity according to your specific mould and volume requirements.
If You Need Any Moulding or Product Prototyping Solution
Save Time, Money And Resources
Here at Overmould we provide a complete solution.
Whether your design is new to you or you are new to design, our experience provides you with the expertise or equipment to create and manufacture your product.
Working closely with you we’ll help to determine the most appropriate materials and method of production to turn devices into products, quickly, accurately and cost effectively.
We offer fast turnaround and competitive pricing. From concept to completion, you can rely on our experienced engineers to provide you with a first-class service.
Markets
Automotive
The Low-Pressure Moulding process plays an important role in the protection of electronics and sensors for all automotive applications.
Medical
Overmoulding of components for medical devices enables improved aesthetics, added functionality, brand identification, and increased value.
Entertainment & Lighting
Our overmoulding expertise can help you produce the sturdiest products for the entertainment lighting industry which will perform consistently and reliably.
Aerospace
Highly protective mouldings possible using high strength thermoplastic resins to match rigourous demands of the aerospace & defence industries.
General Electronics
Overmoulding protects & strengthens electronic assemblies, electrical and electronic components, PCB’s, circuits, connectors and wires.
Environmental
Overmoulding a product can prevent water ingress and achieve an IP seal. Overmoulding will also deliver a tamper proof solution.
Our Clients
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Moisture can cause a wide range of issues in electronics and other devices, including corrosion of metal components and damage to sensitive electronic components. This is where the Low Pressure Overmoulding process comes to hand, as it can waterproof a wide range of electronic devices including circuit boards and connectors,
Henkel is a world leader in high performance adhesive materials, and Overmould are proud to be their top distributor providing Henkel’s Technomelt polyamide adhesive thermoplastics and LOCTITE® products for over 20 years.
Henkel Technomelt,® used in conjunction with specialist Low Pressure Moulding equipment supplied by Overmould Ltd, offer a superior adhesion and sealing for a wide range of electronics applications enabling fast, low-cost encapsulation in any shape.
A look at the suitability of Low Pressure Overmoulding for parts, PCB’s & connectors with answers to the most common questions about LPM.