Enhancing Electronic Devices With Custom Plastics

September 22, 2024

From phones and thermostats to controls and digital tools, electronic devices play numerous critical roles in our personal and professional lives. Whether for protection, aesthetics, or functionality, custom plastics can improve the durability, performance, and usability of these important tools across countless industries. Here are just a few of the ways plastics can improve how our electronic devices function and how we interact with them.

Protection

Perhaps the most important reason to use custom plastic parts with electronic devices is to protect vulnerable components from wear and damage, prolonging their usable life. Plastic housings and cases can protect electronics from many hazards, including:



  • Eliminating or minimizing exposure to water and other liquids
  • Reducing the effects of vibrations and impacts on delicate electronic parts
  • Limiting buildup of dirt, dust, and debris
  • Reducing wear and tear from frequent use
  • Insulating devices from unwanted contact among electrical components
  • Protection from magnetic interference

Visual Appeal

With their versatility and customizability, plastics can add aesthetic value to many products, showcasing a product or brand style, or adding flair and personality. Some types of products which can benefit from an attractive plastic case or housing include:

  • Remote controls
  • Thermostats
  • Televisions and streaming devices
  • Security cameras
  • Mobile phones
  • Handheld games
  • Clocks
  • Calculators

Enhanced Functionality & Performance

Custom injection molded plastics can be very lightweight and can provide additional functionality and improved performance for electronic devices such as:


  • A case which can fold into a stand
  • Cases and housing provide room for air circulation
  • Ergonomic features and comfortable buttons and other controls
  • Integrated pen holders
  • Safety features such as latches, switches, and toggles
  • Handles and grips
  • Viewing windows and protective clear covers


At Bennett Plastics, our expert team can assist you at every step from design and manufacturing through fulfillment, creating and delivering the plastic parts and products you need. Contact us today to learn more about our injection molding and other plastics capabilities.

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