How Are Plastic Wheels Made? Injection Molding Production in Action

Plastic wheels are widely used in industrial equipment, material handling systems, furniture, storage equipment, and other applications. Injection molding provides an efficient way to produce consistent wheel components for high-volume production.
In this production video, an ARLEX injection molding machine is used to mold black plastic wheel components in a real production environment.

Watch the Production Process
The video shows the injection molding cycle and automatic removal of the molded parts. After the molding cycle is completed, the handling system removes the finished components from the mold, preparing the machine for the next cycle.
This type of automated production helps maintain consistent cycle operation while reducing manual handling during continuous manufacturing.

What Matters When Molding Plastic Wheels?

For plastic wheel components, several factors need to be considered when selecting an injection molding machine:
• Part weight – Determines the required injection capacity.
• Mold size – The mold dimensions need to match the machine's platen and tie-bar space.
• Number of cavities – Multi-cavity molds require sufficient injection capacity and production stability.
• Material – Different plastic materials may require different screw and barrel configurations.
• Cycle time – Machine response and cooling efficiency can affect overall productivity.
• Production volume – Machine size and automation can be selected according to the required output.

Injection Molding for Continuous Production
Stable machine operation is particularly important for products manufactured in large quantities. Consistent injection, pressure control, mold movement, and part removal help maintain repeatable production conditions.
For automated production, the injection molding machine can also be integrated with robots or other auxiliary equipment for automatic part removal and handling.

ARLEX Injection Molding Machines
ARLEX provides injection molding machines for a wide range of plastic products and production requirements. Machine configuration can be customized according to the product, mold, material, cavity number, cycle time, and required production output.

Watch the video below to learn about the molding process of plastic wheels in a real production environment.