What it is, and what it is made of
- Material
- Plastic
- Process family
- Injection Molding
- Made in
- China · Vietnam
- Tooling
- You own it
- Inspection
- First article, then in process
Find reliable Chinese manufacturers specializing in high-quality plastic products. You may order products as per your requirements and specifications at extremely competitive rates.
Plastic lamp shades are widely used in a number of industries. Partner with the right manufacturers in China to source the best quality plastic products.
Typical materials: Acrylic, silica gel, PP, and various grades of plastic
Polypropylene (PP) is another commonly used thermoplastic polymer. Being resistant to fatigue PP is widely used in making plastic hinges, flip-top bottles, and piping systems. It has a high resistance to heat which is why most equipment in laboratories is made of PP. It is also extensively used in making plastic containers as they can be easily molded in any shape and size.
Common MOQ: 50 to 10,000 pcs
Typically, common or standardized parts have higher MOQ. MOQ may be negotiated and customized. However, buyers are advised to be reasonable about the numbers.
Manufacturing method: Vacuum forming
In this method, a plastic sheet is heated to forming temperature, given a specific shape in a mold, and then trimmed according to the client’s specifications. The plastic sheet is heated in an oven to a temperature high enough to allow it to be stretched and molded. Vacuum forming is then used to give it its final shape.
Manufacturing cluster area: Ningbo and Shanghai
Ningbo is a major industrial hub in China and is one of the oldest cities in the country. It is located in the northeast Zhejiang province of China. It is one of the major producers of home electric appliances in China. Ningbo houses over 3,000 home electrical appliance manufacturers and 10,000 factories producing electrical appliances parts and accessories.
Ningbo is a significant auto parts production center in China, with over 2,300 manufacturers. The city is also called the Stationery Capital of China, housing more than 800 stationery manufacturers. The high-end mold industry is also very prominent in Ningbo with over 3,000 manufacturers.
Shanghai is in east-central China and is a major commercial and industrial center. It is also one of the largest seaports in the world. The city is called the commercial capital of China. The iron and steel industry in Shanghai is one of the oldest in China. The city is also very well known for its machine and machine tool industry.
Other important industries are electronic information products, automobiles, petrochemicals, fine steel, equipment, and bio-medicine.
Applications: Lighting
Plastic lamp shades are extensively used by many industries which require lighting.
Common Issues: Dimensions, surface finish, structural integrity, color
We work closely with Chinese manufacturers to monitor the quality and finish of the products. The factories deploy rigorous quality checks to ensure there is no deviation from global quality standards.
Quality Control
- Manual, visual inspection of the finished product against a known good product
- CMM inspection to ensure products are made according to client’s specifications
What happens after you send the drawing
The same four stages run whether you need one plastic lamp shades tool or a full production contract.
Engineering review
A full review of your design files so samples come back right the first time, not the third.
Sourcing
One product often means parts from a dozen suppliers. We search, evaluate and qualify each of them.
Quoting
Component quotes consolidated into one number that includes assembly, packaging and shipping.
Tooling and samples
Tooling, custom sample production and standard components — all reviewed before final sign-off.
Worth reading before you commit to a tool
Need plastic lamp shades?
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