Recently at Runfold Plastics we took delivery of our new Pad printer from Tampo Limited of Sunbury on Thames. The introduction of a new printer has transformed the print department and brought us up to date with the technology. We have offered printing as an extra for a long time, however now with a bigger
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New Dip Moulding Machine
Due to continued increase in production, at Runfold Plastics we have decided to design and build a new state of the art dip moulding machine. For some 8 months we have been designing & building up components and now ‘Machine X’ is starting to take shape. It was originally called ‘Machine X’ as it was
Audit Success
We’ve succeeded again! Fully compliant as we have passed another year of audits without fault. This reaffirms our commitment to quality as we pass our ISO accreditations. ISO 9001 Quality & ISO 13485 Medical Devices Please contact us directly if you have any requirements. sales@runfoldplastics.co.uk
Safe and Efficient Handling of Full Steel Drums
To improve the safety and efficiency of handling full steel drums at Runfold Plastics we now have a hydraulic barrel grab unit which is mounted on a forklift. This device not only saves time in moving barrels around our busy factory, but it also provides a far safer way to move full drums of plastisol
Drum Press for Recycling Steel Drums
We have now installed the new Drum press at the production facility. During the Covid months our suppliers were unable to continue with the collection of steel drums – in fact no one seemed to want to collect them. We have sold some but still have to recycle these in some way. The most efficient
Sponsoring event to raise money for Sarcoma UK
Runfold Plastics has recently been sponsoring an event to raise money for Sarcoma UK. If you have lost a relative or friend to Sarcoma, you will know the effects of this little-known cancer. Sarcoma is often referred to as the lonely cancer. The disease is debilitating as it progresses but is one which is not
3D Printing of Prototype Custom Dip Moulding Tools
Custom Dip Moulding is Runfold Plastics’ USP. To assist us in this we continue to produce prototype tools using our 3D printer. Following our design specialist’s knowledge of tools, we design our customers’ tools for manufacture generally in Aluminium – for its weight. To get to this stage normally we have our 3D printer
3D Printed Clips for NHS Face Shields
Runfold Plastics helping local industry providing 3D printed clips for NHS face shields.
Telecommunication Retrofit Bus Bar Insulation Cover
Background Runfold Plastics were called upon to provide a more permanent solution to what was considered a health and safety issue due to previous uses of standard insulation tape. Application Bus car insulation cover for use in telecommunication cabinets. Solution Dip moulded solution to cover contact on bus bar with tie back method using pre-supplied
Bus Bar Transformer Connection Application
Background Insulation requirement for bus bar transformer application. Required competitive solution to customer’s specification and had to be a complete assembly kit, as shown in the exploded diagrams below. Product had to pass type approval. Application Single shroud and double shroud connection for easy contact on to bus bar. Solution Soft materials for health and





