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Plastic enclosures by a p r a - p l a s t Innovative. Individual. Unique. Kunststoffgehäuse–Systeme GmbH

Contents 3 About apra-plast 4 - 5 From idea to product 6 - 7 Innovative technologies 8 - 11 INKUG milling/bending technology 12 - 13 SYNPRO vacuum casting technology 14 - 15 apra-plast product overview 16 - 17 Finishing techniques 18 technique Foil 19 Assembly 20 Injection moulding 21 mixture of technologies in one enclosure A Th e p e r f e c t shell for valuable electronics 22 - 23 Our service 24 apra Group The Highly developed electronics require customised packaging. apra-plast designs and implements individual, distinctive enclosures with optimum functionality: from prototype to small...

2 D es i gn Individual, ergonomic, functional: our design engineers will draft the optimum enclosure for your product and all its functions in line with your requirements. We put all our expertise into solutions that have been well Consistent customer focus from the outset: you explain your thought-out and employ state-of-the-art problem to us using sketches, technical drawings, CAD data, CAD/CAM technology for absolute perfection. draft designs, models or components. We will provide you with detailed advice about possible functions and properties of the enclosure when combined with your...

Innovative technologies for smart products INKU G OUR MILLING / BENDING TEC H NOLOGY We design and produce our enclosures exclusively in line with the individual requirements and expectations of our customers. We can also fulfil demanding and unusual requests with extensive The INKUG milling/bending technology enables cost-efficient implementation in-house expertise, technical and design skills and innovative technologies. of an individual design. With the help of this high-performance precision You choose from a wide range of materials and colours for the design and specify the style and...

Cost-effective all round IN K U G m i l l i n g / b e n d i n g technology The trend towards individual, professional designs – particularly for small to medium batch sizes – has made alternative production technologies an important factor in the construction of enclosures. apra-plast relies on the INKUG milling/bending technology to ensure reasonable production costs even for small quantities. It uses a range of state-of-the-art NC and CNC machines to achieve optimum results, maximum flexibility and rapid implementation without additional tooling costs. Various bending techniques and...

Materials and colours Overview of materials and colours for producing enclosures using INKUG technology. - All materials can be supplied with EMC copper coating. - Other colours or paint finishes are available at the customer’s request. - UL approvals for most materials in accordance with UL 94. Polystyrene (PS) UL94H Material thicknesses from 2 - 10 mm In the standard colours: Material thicknesses from 2 - 6 mm In the colours: PS04, light grey, similar to RAL 7035 Material thicknesses 3 / 4 / 6 mm In the colours: GEPAX04, agate grey, similar to RAL 7038 ABS04, light grey, similar to RAL...

SYNPRO Vacuum casting technology for prototypes, pilot and small batches The SYNPRO vacuum casting technology is a particularly cost-efficient process for producing prototypes and pilot or small batches. We produce even minimum batch sizes using SYNPRO in pilot and small batches, without high tooling costs, in the desired design and ‘just in time’. Our special SYNPRO vacuum casting technology is particularly suitable for producing plastic components with special requirements and for encapsulating components. Different materials that can be combined with each other ensure additional...

A smart core needs a perfect shell. Innovative technology in a customised enclosure.

Individual surfaces E n h a n c e yo u r p r o d u c t A visually attractive surface which meets stringent requirements for ergonomics and provides effective protection against external impacts is an absolute necessity for valuable electronics. Finishing processes by apra-plast will lend your product individual style and make it more attractive while still retaining optimum functionality. You can choose the finish that’s right for you from a number of different processes: silk screen printing, digital printing, engraving, EMC coating with conductive varnish or painting in the colours you...

Th e w h o l e i s g r e a t e r t h a n the sum of its parts Foil technique – the added extra to functionality and aesthetics Knowing what matters: we use our wealth of experience to assemble your enclosure so that it is ready to install, including all the accessory parts required. We use standard components, such as threaded inserts or bolts, PCB fixings or adjustable feet, as much as customised components, such as display screens, hinges or put-up hinges. When required we integrate additional parts in other materials, such as metal or glass, and also parts provided by the customer. The...

SYNER G IES f u l f i l u n u s u a l requirements “The optimum shell for your valuable electronics” – everything from one source: Whether plastic, sheet steel, stainless steel, aluminium or a mixture of materials – the companies of the apra Group will work closely together to design and manufacture your product. Creative and experienced employees will combine a wide range of manufacturing processes and tailor them to your requirements. Injection mo ulding – free shapes, perfect design apra-norm in stainless steel, aluminium and sheet steel For larger quantities, professional injection...

Wh a t o u r c u s t o m e r s a pp r e c i a t e a b o u t u s . . . ... the extremely comprehensive service, individual advice, excellent price-performance ratio, highquality technical equipment and, of course, the expertise and experience of our employees. Highly skilled, creative engineering, in addition to precise production sequences employing hightech controls, also plays a significant role. Based on this, we can offer you exceptional designs that meet your requirements and your expectations down the last detail and that we can implement with maximum precision. Ex p er ti s e. Ex p...