Overmolding on a cord
With braiding plants on one side of our group and a plastic injection molding plant and mold-making facilities on the other, the logical next step was to directly overmold plastic parts onto all kinds of cords, braids, bungee cords, and straps.
Many of our customers who already purchase sewn components from us are looking for products that are more aesthetically pleasing, more technically advanced, or more cost-effective than what our garment factories can offer. In such cases, we switch to plastic overmolding on textiles.
This technique requires a great deal of experience, because initially there is a discrepancy between the very tight tolerances of the plastics industry and the much looser tolerances of braiding, twisting, or weaving processes.
For decades, Sagaert Plastique has had complete mastery over this issue thanks to the full industrial integration of each of the components it uses.
In fact, it was through overmolding on textiles that we began to expand into injection-molded plastics, and then into blow-molded and machined plastics!
The overmolded dog leash shown in this image has, over the years, established Sagaert Plastique as a manufacturer of pallets, automotive parts, test tubes, medical tests, and more.
But at the same time, our experience with overmolding on textiles has only grown...
In detail
With braiding plants on one side and a plastic injection molding plant along with our own manufacturing facilities for molds on the other, it was a natural next step for Sagaert to begin directly overmolding plastic parts onto cords, braids, bungee cords, and straps.
The challenge stems from a fundamental difference: the very tight tolerances of plastics manufacturing on the one hand, and the much more flexible tolerances of braiding, twisting, or weaving processes on the other. Sagaert Plastique has been mastering this challenge for decades, thanks to its complete industrial integration .
Every cord overmolding project has its own constraints—material, diameter, finish—which are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. We apply the same precision in managing textile tolerances to braids, elastic cords, and webbing.
Sagaert began expanding into injection-molded plastics through overmolding on textiles, and later into blow-molded and machin . The overmolded dog leash shown on this page paved the way for other activities: pallets, automotive parts, test vials, and medical devices.
Do you have a specific overmolding project involving a cord?
Please specify the material (cord, braid, bungee cord, webbing), the diameter, and the desired finish: our experts will review your project promptly.
Request a QuoteCord Overmolding: Frequently Asked Questions
This process involves injecting plastic directly onto a cord, rope, or braid to create an end cap, a handle, or a functional part that is fully integrated with the textile.
Because we need to reconcile two worlds with opposing tolerance requirements: the very tight tolerances of plastics processing— —and the more flexible tolerances inherent in braiding, twisting, and weaving processes.
Yes, that’s actually part of our daily routine: every overmolding project on a cable has its own constraints regarding ma , diameter, and finish, which we evaluate on a case-by-case basis based on your specifications.
We overmold cords, braids, bungee cords, and straps alike, with the same level of expertise in meeting textile tolerance specifications for each.
Yes: It was through overmolding on textiles—as illustrated by an overmolded dog leash—that Sagaert began expanding into injection-molded plastics, before also becoming a manufacturer of pallets, auto , test vials, and medical devices.
Through our contact form: Send us your floor plan or a clear photo of the room, and a technical representative will review your request.
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