Ames has been manufacturing precision custom-molded products for nearly 60 years. We combine various molding capabilities, materials development and finishing technologies that meet demanding applications and product tolerances. We obtain optimum performance from a broad range of molded elastomers, including silicone, hydrin, EPDM, SBR, urethane, polychloroprene, nitrile, natural, and fluoroelastomer. We also develop hybrid materials to accommodate needs for thermal and electrical conductivity. Our materials development and process expertise can be the difference between simply making a component that performs adequately and creating one that excels. In addition to injection molding, transfer molding, compression molding, and insert molding, Ames has also developed several secondary operations to meet customer needs.

Injection molding

The highest volume molding method, in which the material is forced from an external heated chamber through a sprue, runner or gate into a cavity of a closed mold by means of high pressure.

Liquid injection molding (LIM)

Liquid injection molding utilizes low viscosity silicones which can be pumped at lower pressure and temperature, and cure in significantly less time and with less waste than solid materials.

Compression Molding

A molding process whereby the molding material is placed in an open pot at the top of a closed mold and then forced into the mold by a plunger.

Transfer Molding

Like compression molding, transfer molding is a process where the amount of molding material is inserted before the molding takes place, after being forced from the pot into the mold cavities.

Insert Molding

Over molding or insert molding is an injection molding process whereby an elastomeric material is molded directly over a plastic or metal component.

Outsourcing

Ames has had a great deal of success in taking on our customers’ capitol equipment to accommodate their outsourcing objectives. We have smoothly integrated tooling and manufacturing equipment into the existing workflow of our plant activities. Our engineering  and  manufacturing personnel work   closely with our customers to create a seamless transition. We have consistently demonstrated our ability to ramp up to full production as quickly and efficiently as possible to provide our customers with an uninterrupted supply of products. 

Secondary Operations

In addition to injection molding, transfer molding, compression molding, and insert molding, Ames has also developed several secondary operations to meet customer needs.

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