Are you planning to start a plastic manufacturing business in Pakistan (Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Gujranwala, Multan, Faisalabad, Sheikhupura, Gujrat, Peshawar)?
If so, you are going to learn a lot through this must-read article.
Injection molding machines come in many different types.
And which IMM type is suitable for you depends on the product you want to manufacture, product material, production target, and budget.
However, the right machine depends on your product, material, production target, and budget.
Here is a brief guide to injection machines and how you can choose one.
Types of Injection Molding Machines
The first thing you need to consider is the type of machine you need.
There are several types of injection molding machines available in the Pakistani market, each with its own set of features and benefits.
Here are some common types based on their operations and orientation:
- Hydraulic injection mold machine
- All-electric injection molding machine
- Servo hybrid injection mold machine
- Vertical injection mold machine
- Horizontal injection molding machine
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What is a Hydraulic Injection Molding Machine?
Hydraulic injection machines use hydraulic pumps and valves to produce the force needed for clamping and injection. Hydraulic cylinders open and seal the mold on these machines.
These machines are known for their high clamping force, or tonnage, which indicates the mold’s holding force. If the molded part is big, then hydraulic machines are used.
What is an All-Electric Injection Molding Machine?
All-electric IMMs use electric servo motors for clamping, injection, and other movements. These motors only run when power is needed but remain idle when not in use.
Energy-efficient, low-noise, and quicker cycle times are just some of the benefits of today’s all-electric injection molding machine technology.
Electric IMMs are faster, more efficient, and more power-saving than hydraulic counterparts.
We favor electric molding machines in medical device manufacturing, which employ solenoids to open/close/hold the mold shut. Electric devices may be run in a clean room without a hydraulic hose breaking and polluting the area.
What is a Servo Hybrid Injection Molding Machine?
Servo machines combine the good features of both the hydraulic and electric machines.
Some of the motions of a hybrid injection molding machine are driven by electric motors, while others are driven by hydraulics (in some rare cases, air).
This enables the use of some of the advantages of electric drive systems without paying the greater costs associated with these systems.
What is the Vertical Injection Mold Machine Type?
Vertical injection molding machines in Pakistan (Lahore, Karachi, Gujranwala, Multan, Faisalabad) are mechanically set up to work in a vertical plane.
The mold opens upward and downward. It is perfect for insert molding.
Different configurations of this equipment, including hydraulic, electric, and hybrid versions, allow it to satisfy the needs of a wide spectrum of customers.
What is the Horizontal Injection Molding Machine Type?
Horizontal injection molding machines in Pakistan (Islamabad, Sheikhupura, Gujrat, Peshawar) have mold opening/closing aligned horizontally.
Due to this design, steady, accurate injection pressure is necessary to fill the mold cavities and guarantee appropriate packing and cooling.
Used & New Injection Molding Machines
In Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Gujranwala, Multan, Faisalabad, Sheikhupura, Gujrat, Peshawar, there are a large number of injection molding machine users.
More than half of the manufacturers that use injection molding machines go for used ones in order to save initial cost.
On the one hand, they save money by purchasing used injection moulding machines; on the other hand, they spend a lot on maintenance and electricity bills.
One important thing to keep in mind when deciding between used and new IMM is energy cost.
Electricity is too expensive in Pakistan. Getting a used machine can save cost initially, but it can stop you from being profitable or earning well by increasing energy costs too much.
It is a long debate.
HiTech Machinery always suggests getting the latest injection technologies since these are not only energy efficient, but also win in overall production.
Products That Can Be Made Via Injection Molding Machines
That time is long gone when you could not make many plastic items in Pakistan due to the absence of necessary machines, technologies, and equipment.
All types of injection machines and supporting equipment are now available in Pakistan.
You can make every product that any other country, such as China, the USA, Europe, etc., is making, with the same quality and quantity.
Some of them are listed here in different categories:
Household Products
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Plastic baskets |
Laundry baskets |
Plastic stools |
Plastic chairs |
Plastic tables |
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Storage boxes |
Drawer organizers |
Shoe racks |
Plastic buckets |
Plastic mugs |
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Dustbins |
Dustpans |
Soap dishes |
Toothbrush holders |
Plastic trays |
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Plastic bowls |
Plastic plates |
Plastic cups |
Plastic jugs |
Plastic hangers |
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Clothespins |
Plastic hooks |
Flowerpots |
Watering cans |
Toolboxes |
Food Packaging and Storage
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Food storage containers |
Airtight containers |
Container lids |
Lunch boxes |
Takeaway containers |
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Disposable food bowls |
Disposable plates |
Disposable cups |
Thin-wall containers |
Ice cream tubs |
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Ice cream jars |
Yogurt cups |
Butter tubs |
Sauce containers |
Bakery trays |
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Chocolate trays |
Dry fruit trays |
Fruit packaging trays |
Meat packaging trays |
Microwave-safe containers |
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Plastic cutlery |
Measuring cups |
Measuring spoons |
Spice containers |
Food packaging inserts |
Beverage Packaging and Components
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PET preforms |
Bottle caps |
Flip-top caps |
Tamper-evident closures |
Measuring caps |
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Bottle handles |
Pouring spouts |
Water dispenser taps |
Beverage crate components |
Bottle neck rings |
Medical and Pharmaceutical Products
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Urine specimen containers |
Specimen container lids |
Sample collection cups |
Syringes |
Pipette tips |
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Test tube racks |
Test tube caps |
Centrifuge tubes |
Medical waste containers |
Diagnostic kit housings |
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Petri dish components |
Medicine measuring cups |
Pill organizers |
IV line connectors |
Medical trays |
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Tablet containers |
Pharmaceutical vial caps |
Dropper caps |
Agriculture and Gardening Products
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Nursery pots |
Seedling trays |
Plant labels |
Garden hose connectors |
Drip irrigation fittings |
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Sprinkler heads |
Irrigation valves |
Pipe elbows |
Pipe tees |
Fertilizer scoops |
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Pesticide bottle caps |
Sprayer handles |
Poultry feeder components |
Poultry drinker components |
Animal feed scoops |
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Hydroponic fittings |
Agricultural crates |
Seed dispensers |
Plant saucers |
Water tank fittings |
Toys and Children’s Products
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Building blocks |
Toy cars |
Toy trucks |
Doll accessories |
Toy kitchen utensils |
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Toy tools |
Toy buckets |
Toy wheels |
Toy gears |
Action figure components |
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Animal figures |
Chess pieces |
Dice |
Spinning tops |
Educational counting blocks |
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Alphabet blocks |
Shape sorters |
Toy storage boxes |
Toy vehicle bodies |
Dollhouse furniture |
Automotive and Transportation Parts
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Dashboard components |
Air conditioning vents |
Door handles |
Cup holders |
Seat adjustment knobs |
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Interior clips |
Plastic fasteners |
Cable clips |
Headlight housings |
Taillight housings |
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Mirror housings |
Fuse box covers |
Battery trays |
Air filter housings |
Reservoir caps |
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Wheel center caps |
Motorcycle body panels |
Bicycle pedals |
Bicycle grips |
Helmet components |
Electrical and Electronics Components
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Electrical switch housings |
Switch plates |
Socket housings |
Plug bodies |
Extension board housings |
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Junction boxes |
Circuit breaker housings |
Fuse holders |
Cable glands |
Connector housings |
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LED bulb housings |
Lamp holders |
Remote control housings |
Charger housings |
Mobile phone cases |
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Keyboard keycaps |
Computer mouse housings |
Router housings |
Speaker enclosures |
Battery pack enclosures |
Construction and Plumbing Products
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Plastic pipe fittings |
Pipe couplings |
Pipe reducers |
Plumbing connectors |
Water tap handles |
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Faucet components |
Showerhead components |
Toilet flush components |
Floor drain covers |
Tile spacers |
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Wall plugs |
Plastic anchors |
Door handles |
Window handles |
Cabinet connectors |
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Electrical conduit fittings |
Concrete spacers |
Water filter housings |
RO system connectors |
Water tank fittings |
Industrial and Engineering Components
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Plastic gears |
Pulleys |
Bushings |
Bearing cages |
Spacers |
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Washers |
Machine knobs |
Machine handles |
Machine covers |
Protective caps |
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Conveyor components |
Conveyor chain links |
Industrial wheels |
Pump housings |
Valve handles |
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Pneumatic fittings |
Air hose connectors |
Tool handles |
Industrial storage bins |
Custom machine components |
Furniture and Office Supplies
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Chair armrests |
Chair bases |
Chair wheels |
Table feet |
Furniture connectors |
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Drawer components |
Cabinet handles |
Bed frame connectors |
Sofa feet |
Desk organizers |
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Pen holders |
File trays |
Binder components |
Ruler bodies |
Pencil sharpeners |
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Clipboard components |
ID card holders |
Printer housings |
Office waste bins |
Cable organizers |
Personal Care and Cleaning Products
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Cosmetic jars |
Cream jar lids |
Makeup compact cases |
Lipstick tubes |
Lip balm containers |
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Perfume caps |
Spray bottle triggers |
Lotion pump components |
Toothbrush handles |
Comb bodies |
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Hairbrush bodies |
Hair clips |
Razor handles |
Shampoo bottle caps |
Detergent bottle caps |
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Laundry detergent scoops |
Liquid soap dispensers |
Toilet brush holders |
Mop connectors |
Broom heads |
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Wet wipe container lids |
Tissue dispensers |
Garbage bag dispensers |
Air freshener housings |
Cleaning brush handles |
NOTE: Thousands of plastic products can be made through injection molding machines. The aforementioned items are just a few of them. Many other items can be made on IMMs.
Prices Of Injection Molding Machines In Pakistan
Prices of injection molding machines in Pakistan start from about PKR 2.2 million and go all the way up to PKR 250 million, depending on whether the machine is new or used, its clamping tonnage, brand, and drive technology (hydraulic, servo, or all-electric).
To give you an example, here are prices of different brand-new IMMs by Tederic and UWA:
Hydraulic Injection Machines
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Machine Model |
Machine Base Price (Appro×.) |
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200–300 Ton |
PKR 8.3M–12.5M |
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600–800 Ton |
PKR 27.8M–37.5M |
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1,050–1,500 Ton |
PKR 47.2M–72.2M |
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2,000–2,400 Ton |
PKR 115.2M–165.2M |
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2,850–3,500 Ton |
PKR 186.1M–256.9M |
All-Electric Injection Machines
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Tonnage Range |
Machine Base Price (Appro×.) |
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160–260 Ton |
PKR 19.4M–26.4M |
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470–560 Ton |
PKR 52.8M–61.1M |
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670–850 Ton |
PKR 69.4M–77.8M |
The prices for hybrid series aren’t mentioned here. If you need to know the prices of servo-hybrid injection machines, contact the HiTech Machinery team directly.
What About Warranty and After-Sales Services?
Many plastic manufacturers ask whether to import plastic machinery themselves or buy from a supplier, such as us, HiTech Machinery.
We always say: it is all up to you.
But getting your injection molding machine or supporting auxiliaries/equipment from us would mean local warranty as well as 24/7 after-sales support.
So, yes, local warranty and after-sales services are available in Pakistan on IMMs.
All you have to do is buy your machines from a trusted supplier.
Want to Ask Something? Ask Our Team
What we have shared in this guide is just the tip of the iceberg.
When it comes to getting an injection moulding machine in Pakistan (Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Gujranwala, Multan, Faisalabad, Sheikhupura, Gujrat, Peshawar), a lot goes into it.
Manufacturers have many questions about the desired product’s technical aspects, feasibility, production, profit margins, required machinery, and more.
No matter what question you have, you can ask the HiTech Machinery team.
We provide turnkey plastic manufacturing solutions, along with after-sales support, spare parts, installation, commissioning, technical training, and much more.
We are here to help manufacturers become profitable and support the ‘Made In Pakistan’ vision.
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