Two-Component (2K) Injection Moulding for Medical Components
Expanded manufacturing capabilities at A. Hopf.
To further strengthen its manufacturing capabilities for medical plastic components, A. Hopf, part of the Promepla Group, has commissioned a new two-component (2K) injection moulding machine.
Two-component injection moulding enables the combination of two thermoplastic materials or colours within a single, fully integrated moulding process. This technology is particularly suitable for medical component applications requiring different material properties within one part, such as the integration of soft sealing elements with rigid structural components (for example, TPE [thermoplastic elastomers] combined with PP [polypropylene]).
Key features of 2K injection moulding
Direct bonding of materials during moulding, without the use of solvents or mechanical fastening
Elimination of secondary assembly operations, helping to simplify manufacturing workflows
Design flexibility, allowing the integration of different material properties or colour differentiation within a single component
Controlled and repeatable process, suitable for regulated medical manufacturing environments
Typical applications for medical devices
Two-component injection moulding is commonly used for medical components such as:
Closure caps, housings and containers requiring integrated sealing functions
Components with precisely integrated seals or membranes
Parts incorporating colour differentiation for identification or functional differentiation
By adding this new 2K injection moulding capability, A. Hopf expands its technical offering to support the development and manufacture of functional, application-specific and cost-efficient medical components, in line with customer and regulatory requirements.
