Injection Moulding Machine for Face Shields
Face shield browguards and headgear are made on horizontal injection moulding machines from PP, ABS or PA6, while the clear visor is usually cut from extruded PC sheet. Browguard width, projected area and cavities per tool decide machine size. Visor pin and slot accuracy matters most, since the headgear must take many visor changes.
For face shields, machine selection centres on the wide browguard mould, even fill along its curved length and repeatable ratchet parts. Pratishna Engineers supplies horizontal injection moulding machines for browguard and headgear moulding and can recommend a configuration for your shield.
Manufacturing Face Shields?
Share your browguard and headgear drawings, materials and volume, and Pratishna Engineers will recommend a suitable machine.
Machine Requirements for Face Shield Moulding
Face shield moulding covers the browguard and headgear set, with the visor bought in or cut from sheet. Main points for the machine:
- Mould width and opening stroke for curved browguards
- Even fill along the browguard without weld lines at slots
- Accurate visor pins that hold through repeated visor changes
- PA6 drying for ratchet headgear and pivot parts
- Family tools for ratchet, pivot and sweatband carrier parts
- Fit clearance for spectacles or goggles worn underneath
Recommended Machine for Face Shields
Browguards are long, curved parts, so mould width and projected area set the tonnage more than shot weight does. The E Series (75-180 T) suits headgear, ratchet and pivot tools, while wide browguard moulds and multi-cavity headgear tools go on the C Series (140-320 T) or the H Series (120-350 T).
Not Sure Which Machine You Need?
Send your browguard and headgear details for a machine recommendation.
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Injection Moulding Machine Buyer Resources
Download practical resources to help you select, size and specify the right machine.
Horizontal Injection Moulding Machine Selection Guide
A step-by-step guide covering the key inputs needed to select the right machine: product weight, projected area, number of cavities, plastic material, required clamping force, shot / injection capacity, mould dimensions, production quantity, cycle time and automation requirement.
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How to Calculate Clamping Force for an Injection Moulding Machine
A clear methodology that explains how clamping force is calculated, covering projected area, injection pressure, safety factor, number of cavities and material considerations.
Download PDFPDF · 363 KBIndustrial Safety & PPE Components & Machine Guide
A guide to Industrial Safety & PPE components, covering goggles, face shields, respirator parts, spectacle frames, hard hat harnesses, ear defenders and valve components. It explains optical PC, soft-touch parts, sealing faces, and how to match each part to a suitable machine.
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FAQs / Buyer Questions
Common questions from face shield makers planning browguard and headgear production.
Which Injection Moulding Machine Is Used to Make Face Shields?
Headgear and ratchet parts often run on the E Series. Wide browguards and two-cavity browguard tools usually move to the C or H Series, chosen by mould width, opening stroke and the clamping force the tool needs.Is the Face Shield Visor Injection Moulded?
Usually not. Most visors are die-cut and formed from extruded polycarbonate or cellulose acetate sheet. Injection-moulded PC visors are a separate, less common product with their own optical tooling and drying needs.Which Material Suits the Browguard and Headgear?
PP gives toughness at low cost, ABS a stiffer browguard with better gloss, and PA6 suits ratchet and pivot parts under repeated load. Dry ABS and PA6 before moulding to avoid splay and brittle parts.
Why Must the Headgear Outlast Many Visors?
Visors pit quickly during grinding work and are replaced, so browguard pins and clips see many fitting cycles. Weld lines across clip arms or worn shut-offs lead to cracks or loose visors well before the headgear wears out.Can Pratishna Recommend a Machine for My Face Shield?
Yes. Share drawings or samples of the browguard and headgear parts, materials, part weights, mould sizes, cavities and monthly volume, and Pratishna Engineers will recommend a machine.Does the Machine Suit Other Head and Face Protection Parts Too?
Yes. Similar machines mould visor clamp and pivot mechanisms, hard hat cradle and ratchet parts, welding helmet shells and goggles frames, subject to mould size.
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this webpage is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is based on technical references and industry information available at the time of preparation and may be subject to change. It does not constitute engineering, technical, commercial or professional advice, nor does it constitute a quotation, specification, warranty or contractual commitment by Pratishna Engineers.
Actual injection moulding machine and process requirements vary according to the component design, material, mould, production volume, machine configuration and operating conditions. The information, examples, calculations and recommendations provided should be independently evaluated and verified for the specific application before making any equipment, process or production decision. Information obtained from third-party sources remains subject to the accuracy and limitations of those sources.
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