Selecting the right barrel for your application can be a challenging and time consuming endeavor. The Services for Plastics, Inc. Design Team makes it easy. Our Engineering and Design Teams have a combined 150+ years of hands-on experience in solving simple to complex molding problems. Although every molding project has unique variables, chances are that our engineers have solved similar issues in the past.
Whether you are looking to speed up cycle times, increase melt quality and consistency, achieve a more homogenous melt, or enhance material quality by reducing over shearing or long residence times, SFP can provide a custom design barrel to solve even the most difficult problems.
Nothing is more important than getting it right the first time. That's why our Design Team will do whatever it takes to custom design the best barrel, screw, or complete injection unit to match your specific application. We take pride in the ability to make any barrel. Our experienced Design Team is dedicated to providing exceptional design and technical support to keep your molding operations running efficiently. When you need assistance, we're here to make your job easier. Let us know your specific needs and we can custom design a barrel to fit your specific application. For quicker response, use the quickQuote link below.
All SFP Custom Design Barrels are manufactured from the highest-quality materials to withstand the stringent demands your operations require. Our barrels represent the finest workmanship in the industry. Each Custom Designed Barrel is precisely manufactured to your specifications using the latest technology and quality inspected to ensure optimum performance.
We can manufacture any barrel up to 10" (254mm) interior diameter.
Our barrels are available in a variety of materials and can be manufactured with a high-strength backing material. All Custom Design Barrels are available in the following materials:
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Need more information on barrels see the Barrels Section.
SFP guarantees our barrels and screws to be free of defective materials and workmanship for 90 days (industry standard).
We also offer extended life warranties on same materials.
In addition to Custom Design Barrels and Screws, we also offer Custom Design Screw Tip Assemblies, Nozzle Tips, End Caps, and Tie Bars. SFP provides all of the products you need to make your molding processes run efficiently and cost effectively. Click this link to view the complete SFP Product Index.
Custom Design Barrels are available for use with the following materials.
ABBR. | POLYMER |
ABS | acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene |
ASA | acrylate-styrene-acrylonitrile |
ATH | aluminum trihydrate |
BDS | butadiene-styrene block copolymer |
BMC | bulk molding compound |
BOPP | biaxially oriented polypropylene |
BR | butadiene rubber |
CA | cellulose acetate |
CAB | cellulose acetate-butyrate |
CAP | cellulose acetate propionate |
CE | cellulose |
CMC | carboxymethyl cellulose |
CN | cellulose nitrate |
CP | cellulose propionate |
CSM | chlorosulphonated polyethylene |
DMC | dough molding compound |
TPX | polymethyl pentene copolymer |
UHMWPE | ultra high molecular weight PE |
VCM | vinyl chloride monomer |
ECTFE | ethylene chlorotrifluoro ethylene |
EPDM | ethylene-propylene-diene monomer |
EPM | ethylene-propylene rubber |
EPR | ethylene-propylene rubber |
ABBR. | POLYMER |
EPS | expanded polystyrene |
EVOH | ethylene vinyl acetate |
FEP | fluorinated ethylene-propylene |
FRP | fibre reinforced polyester/plastics |
GMT | glass mat thermoplastic |
GPPS | general purpose polystyrene |
GRP | glass reinforced plastic |
HDPE | high density polyethylene |
HEMA | hydroxyethyl metharcylate polymer |
HIPS | high impact polystyrene |
LCP | liquid crystal polymer |
LDPE | low density polyethylene |
LLDPE | linear low density polyethylene |
MBS | methacrylate-butadiene-styrene |
MDPE | medium, density polyethylene |
MF | melamine formaldehyde |
NBR | acrylonitrile butadiene rubber |
OPP | oriented polypropylene |
PA | polyamide = nylon |
PAA | polaryl amide |
PA 6 | nylon 6 |
PA 66 | nylon 66 |
PA 46 | nylon 46 |
ABBR. | POLYMER |
PA610 | nylon 610 |
PA66/610 | nylon 66/610 copolymer |
PA11 | nylon 11 |
PA12 | nylon 12 |
PAI | polyamide imide |
PAN | polyacrylonitrile |
PB | polybutylene |
PBT | polybutylene terephthalate |
PC | polycarbonate |
PE | polyethylene |
PEBA | polyether block amide |
PEEK | polyetheretherketone |
PEEL | polyester elastomer |
PEI | polyester imide |
PEK | polyetherketone |
PES | polyether sulphone |
PETP | polyethylene terephthalate |
PETG | PET copolymer |
PF | phenol formaldehyde |
PFA | perfluoro alkocyl alkane |
PHB | polyhydroxbutyrate |
PI | polyimide |
PIR | polyisocyanurate rigid (foam) |
ABBR. | POLYMER |
PMMA | polymethyl methacrylate |
PMP | polymethyl pentene |
POM | polyoxymethylene |
PP | polypropylene |
PPE | polypropylene ether |
PPO | polypropylene sulphide |
PPSS | polypropylene sulphide sulphone |
PS | polystyrene |
PSU | polysulphone |
PTFE | polytetrafluoroethylene |
PTMT | polytetramethylene terephthalate |
PUR | polyurethane |
PVA | polyvinyl acetate |
PVB | polyvinyl butytral |
PVC | polyvinyl chloride |
PVCC | chlorinated polyvinyl chloride |
PVCP | polyvinyl chloride plasticized |
PVCU | polyvinyl chloride unplasticized |
PVDC | polyvinylidene chloride |
ABBR. | POLYMER |
PVDF | polyvinylidene fluoride |
PVF | polyvinylfluoride |
PVOH | polyvinyl alcohol |
SAN | styrene acrylonitrile |
SRB | styrene-butadiene-styrene |
SEBS | styrene-ethylene-butadiene-styrene |
SIS | styrene-isoprene-styrene |
SMA | styrene maleic anhyride |
SMC | sheet molding compound |
SRP | self reinforcing polymer |
TPE | thermoplastic elastomer |
TPO | thermoplastic olefin |
TPR | thermoplastic rubber |
TPS | toughened polystyrene |
TPU | thermoplastic polyurethane (rubber) |
TPUR | thermoplastic polyurethane (rubber) |
UF | urea formaldehyde |
VC | vinyl chloride |
XLPE | cross-linked polyethylene |
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