The Rodon Group, Hatfield, PA
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How to Select the Best Resin for Your Plastic Injection Part

Jun 9, 2021.
Plastic injection molding is a highly versatile and efficient process that allows manufacturers to create a wide range of products and components from melted plastic resins. As a result of advances in molding technologies and material development, polymers and plastics have been incorporated into an increasingly wide array of products and applications. Featuring lightweight strength, aesthetic appeal, ... read more

Highlights of the Video Shoot at The Rodon Group Facility

Jan 14, 2020.
  Highlights of the Video Shoot at The Rodon Group Facility The Rodon Group is an ISO 9001:2008 certified landfill-free plastic injection molding manufacturer. Since 1956 The Rodon Group makes billions of parts each year in its 125,000 square foot facility in Hatfield, PA. At The Rodon Group, we're proud of how far we've come in more than 60 years as a company and it's fun to look back and ... read more

Cold Runner vs. Hot Runner Molds

Nov 26, 2019.
The Rodon Group is an ISO 9001:2015 certified landfill-free plastic injection molding manufacturer. Since 1956 The Rodon Group makes billions of parts each year in its 125,000 square foot facility in Hatfield, PA. Plastic injection molding uses two different mold types: cold runner and hot runner. Each type has its benefits and drawbacks. The experts at The Rodon Group will help you determine which ... read more

Designing the Perfect Plastic Part

Jul 8, 2019.
Creating a high-quality, reliable precision injection molded plastic part involves careful planning, prototyping, and testing. Although most part issues originate during the first steps of manufacture, they can be easily avoided from the outset by working with a trusted turnkey molding manufacturer, rather than a company that outsources their work. These types of molding companies work with outside ... read more

How Plastic Resins Get Their Color

Jan 5, 2018.
Colored plastics are used every day in a huge range of applications and settings, but very few people know — much less stop to consider — how these hues are achieved. With the help of Penn Color, a knowledgeable and experienced local colorant manufacturer who has a longstanding partnership with The Rodon Group, we have gathered information and insights into how the plastic products we ... read more

10 Questions to Ask When Sourcing an Injection Molder

Jun 8, 2017.
  How often do you source a plastic injection molder?  If you are like most companies and purchasing managers, probably not very often. Typically, once you have selected an injection molder to work with, you are likely to stay with them for a long time as long as they keep producing quality plastic parts.  There are several scenarios in which the need for an injection molder ... read more