Custom Injection Molded Plastic Tray Manufacturing

The cost of a plastic egg tray depends on its design, dimensions, material requirements, tooling, production volume, and any added assembly or molding features. Custom trays generally require project-specific tooling and engineering review before pricing can be established. Midwest Molding can assess the tray design, production objectives, and tooling requirements to develop a project-specific quotation.

Plastic trays are made from thermoplastic materials selected according to the part’s functional, appearance, durability, and processing requirements. The appropriate material can vary based on the tray design and intended application. Midwest Molding supports material and process decisions through engineering, mold flow analysis, and part re-formulation opportunities during tooling and project development.

Yes. Midwest Molding provides custom injection molding, tooling design and build, and project engineering support for complex molded components. Tray projects can be evaluated from prototype and production tooling through molding and, where required, multi-component assembly. The team can review the design, intended application, material considerations, and production requirements before recommending a suitable manufacturing approach.

Available capabilities include straight injection molding, two-shot molding, pre-mold and overmolding, insert and composite molding, and reel-to-reel continuous strip molding. These processes support different combinations of materials, colors, inserts, substrates, and integrated components. Midwest Molding’s engineering team can help match the tray or molded component design to an appropriate process.

Yes. Midwest Molding provides prototype and production tool design and build with cradle-to-grave project management. Services include mold flow analysis, engineering support, ES testing, and part re-formulation for cost-saving opportunities. Tooling support is available for complex molded components and can continue from development through production requirements.

Yes. Insert and composite molding can combine materials through injection molding, while two-shot molding can produce components with multiple materials or colors in a single cycle. Overmolding can place plastic over existing parts, substrates, or inserts. The best approach depends on the tray design, required features, and overall assembly objectives.

Midwest Molding supports automotive, transportation, electronics, consumer goods, appliance, HVAC, and related manufacturing applications identified in its customer segments and service capabilities. Its work includes complex molded components, electrical and connector-related parts, integrated assemblies, and products requiring tooling and engineering support from development through production.

Begin by sharing the tray design or concept, intended application, material expectations, production objectives, and any required inserts or assembly features. Midwest Molding can then review tooling, molding, and engineering considerations, including mold flow analysis and possible design optimization. Contact the Bartlett, Illinois team by phone or through the company website to discuss the project.