Basic Info

Thormac has been manufacturing in Shannon since 1979. We are an injection moulding business based in the Shannon Region of Ireland, a region renowned for Innovative and specialist industry manufacturers. Thormac specialise in high mix, in medium and low volume, parts. We partner with OEMs worldwide, across a wide range of industries to enhance end products, reduce overall part and production costs, and streamline assembly and plastic manufacturing processes. These blue-chip companies operate in the automotive, medical, oil & gas, water treatment and energy industries. We have the only 1100 tonnes injection moulding machine in Ireland. Using our collective industry based knowledge; we offer the most appropriate solution for the product based on our customer’s requirements, the demands of the application and the cost point of the product. We employ an open approach to product innovation with the focus on the desired end product as opposed to the perceived limitations of the technology.

Why work with us

  • Thormac is a technically advanced, one stop shop, injection moulding solution provider in engineering and advanced plastics, especially the chemically resistant material Kydex, for in-vitro diagnostics and medical devices industries in small to medium volumes with ‘large part’ capability.
  • Thormac can also provide conformal cooling as an option or an upgrade for tooling to improve the quality on complex moulded products or to reduce cycle-time .
  • Thormac has competed its Carbon Assessment for a baseline year of 2022, including scope 3. We can utilize this knowledge to calculate and help improve the carbon footprint of products moulded on site.

Clients (5)

Seal For Life

Seal For Life Industries Group is a global leader in protective coating and sealing solutions for infrastructure. With over 60 years of experience, they offer a wide range of innovative tech... read more

Trane Technologies

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VITALOGRAPH (IRELAND) LTD

Ensto

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Company focus

Services

Aerospace & Aviation
Waste Management & Water Treatment

Industries

Automotive
Aerospace
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Environmental Services
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Medical Devices
Oil & Energy
Semiconductors
Construction
Circularity
Public Infrastructure & Utilities Builds
Animal Health
Energy
Engineering
Sustainability

Projects or Case studies (3)

Processing Advanced Polmers - Ultem

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Ultem is regarded as a high-performance resin, due to the difficulty in processing and extended drying requirements. The aim of this project was to: • Procure a suitable grade of Ultem™ • Select a tool that was suitable for Ultem™ • Select a machine capable of processing Ultem™ • Demonstrate that Thormac could successfully process Ultem™ The results of the case study were: • Thormac selected Sabic Ultem™ 9085 as a suitable grade as it meets FAR 25.853 and OSU 65/65 with low toxicity, smoke and flame evolution which is suitable for Aircraft interiors. • Thormac selected and modified a suitable tool in house. • Thormac ensured that the tooling modifications met the strict tolerances required for processing Ultem™ using Autodesk Moldflow Advisor Ultimate, • Thormac used its new FANUC S-100iA all electric moulding machine, to achieve the precision required to process Ultem™ • Thormac successfully manufactured parts from Ultem™ 9085

Plastic for Metal Project

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Plastic for metal substitution, also known as plastic metal replacement or polymer-metal hybrid technology, involves replacing traditional metal components or parts with plastic materials. This process offers several advantages, such as reduced weight, increased design flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. One benefit of plastic for metal substitution is weight reduction. Unlike metal, plastic materials are lightweight and can help decrease overall weight in the final product. This is especially beneficial for applications where weight is a critical factor, such as in the automotive and aerospace industries. Another advantage is increased design flexibility. Plastic materials can be molded into complex shapes and geometries, allowing for more intricate and innovative designs. This flexibility offers more options for engineers and designers in terms of product development. Furthermore, plastic for metal substitution can be cost-effective.

DHEC Case Study

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This case study describes the technical challenges in manufacturing of this complex product and the engineering improvements, the team in Thormac have, made over time in order to manufacture this product consistently and to the highest possible quality. The manufacturing process of the DHECs has four critical steps 1. Mixing of the material and curing agent The first stage is to mix the material and the curing agent. Added to the bespoke polyethylene material used in the manufacture of our extensive range of heat shrinkable reticulation products is a curing agent which consists of 0.7 % of the dry pellet weight. 2. Mould heating and control The DHECs require a long cycle time for moulding as the crosslinking process begins in the mould itself. Each DHEC mould is made up of multiple separately controlled heating zones. Each zone is tightly monitored as the parts are moulded in a narrow temperature window.

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Sean Ryan

Managing Director

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