SEA-LECT Plastics Videos

In the old days a mold maker would build a tool from a print. These prints would be on huge rolls totally detailed. Would have every single nut, washer and screw and pin, everything in it

These days modern technology we do everything on the computer with cad files. So a customer sends us a cad file we take that and import that into our cam software then the computer sends that data to the haas and the machine then basically follows that code which was created on the computer.

• Over 100 new molds in 2021
• 16 Molding Machines from 33 to 600 tons
• Apprenticeship Training
• From Prototype to Production

In injection molding you take small pellets put them into an injection molding machine which heats up the pellets to a temperature which makes the pellet soft. Then inject the soft plastic into a mold which is usually made out of steel.

That mold has the pattern off the part you’re molding from the outside it doesn’t look like much. It looks like a chunk of steel but it includes a lot of labor hours this probably has like 40 to 50 labor hours of of a skilled mold maker working on this. And when you open it up that’s when you see all the intricacies. The mold then holds the plastic and cools it down.

The part then gets ejected out of the mold and it’s fantastic for mass production because you can make a lot of parts in a short period of time what makes it very cost effective.

At SEA-LECT Plastics we are taking our customers ideas from concept into reality with injection molding. What sets us apart is that we really want to create new products. A lot of my competitors don’t want to listen to customers. They don’t want to be a problem solver, they rather just get them all, build them all, and and run parts.

We have 40 000 square feet of manufacturing space at this location. Right here we have 16 injection molding machines that ranges from 33 ton to 600 ton, or from 2.2 ounces to six and a half pounds of shot size.

Over the last five years we almost switched out half the shot to the new hybrid hydraulic molding machines for Milacron, mostly because of energy efficiency, but also because of better computer technology on the control for the process. Besides that we always try to be at the leading edge when it comes to new materials. Bioplastics for example, compostable plastics. There’s new plastics developed, new machine technology develops and that that kind of gets me excited every day.

To help our employees go from minimal injection molding experience to being accomplished, scientific molders, we use a blended learning model. Our model incorporates interactive on-line training, injection molding machine simulator lessons, and hands-on instruction.

We manufacture products for a wide range of industries including but not limited to aerospace, military, outdoor recreation, musical instruments and many more.

A growing shortage of skilled workers, coupled with increased demand, means that industry and the trades will need to work hard to attract and retain qualified candidates. Registered apprenticeships, where employees train under the direction of seasoned journey workers, are one good way that businesses can prepare for the shifting demographics of the workforce.

If you don’t have the experience or knowledge for the job openings, but are highly motivated and willing to learn, we will train you. We offer four different apprenticeship programs; Mold Maker, Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Plastics Process Technician and especially the Youth Apprentice.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, SEA-LECT Plastics has begun producing injection-molded plastic parts for the Montana Mask.  Our team adapted the mask and mold design provided by Will Ritter from Spark R&D and then we built the single cavity molds in less than one week.

Watch the video for more information about SEA-LECT Plastics Montana Mask.

In our current competitive global marketplace, many companies have their manufacturing done overseas.  This means that the precious injection molding tooling is over there as well. These injection molds are vital to keeping the production up and running smoothly, yet due to the recent government-imposed import tariffs and the increasing possibility of a disaster to strike, your supply chain is in jeopardy.

Watch the videos for more information about SEA-LECT Plastics INJECTION MOLD RESCUE™ service.

SEA-LECT PLASTICS is a full-service custom injection molding company. We take our customers ideas from concept into reality. One of the biggest gains and the biggest goals we have for DELMIAWORKS (formerly IQMS) was to know what our actual cost are. When I quote a job I get information from my customers which could be a sketch on a napkin so to speak. And it’s very difficult to put a dollar figure to a sketch on the napkin. And so what needs to happen first is to take that sketch  and convert that into a CAD file and SolidWorks has been helping us with that for decades.

Watch the video below for the full story about how DELMIAWORKS and SolidWorks work seamlessly with the team @ SEA-LECT Plastics to produce world class parts and products for their clients.

SEA-LECT Plastics Corporation provides plastic injection molding, design, product development and expert tooling through skilled employees, improved processes, innovation and strong customer relationships. We are the leading injection molding company in the Pacific Northwest for high-value private companies, government entities and partners.

Matt Poischbeg, General Manager of SEA-LECT gives Tribe TV a tour of the manufacturing plant describing the machines and tools used to make the unique and various products created by Matt and his team of skilled plastic injection molding professionals and experienced engineers.

Erin Williams from AEROSPACE JOINT APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE (AJAC) demonstrating how to finish tumbler at SEA-LECT Plastics plant in Everett Washington.

SEA-LECT tumblers are available in a large selection of colors and have unlimited possibilities for customization by inserting clear or colored custom printed inserts, stickers, photos, patches and many more. Made from high quality SAN resin, they are BPA free and dishwasher and microwave safe. Featuring an ultrasonic-welded double shell, our tumblers are made to last.

Available in 16 and 24 ounce sizes. The 16oz includes both a short and tall option, with or without a handle. All SEA-LECT Tumblers are 100% manufactured in Everett, Washington.

We were immediately intrigued by the opportunity of making professional Instruments and started with two models, the Tenor and the Soprano, Our customer Outdoor Ukulele™ had been testing different versions of glass filled Polycarbonate with other molders, without satisfactory results. We were able to meet our customer’s expectation by utilizing our 2 brand new Milacron molding machines and our superior relationships with our material and color suppliers.

SEA-LECT Plastics custom insulated tumblers are available in a large selection of colors and have unlimited possibilities for customization by inserting clear or colored custom printed inserts, stickers, photos, patches and many more. Made from high quality SAN resin, they are BPA free and dishwasher and microwave safe.

Featuring an ultrasonic-welded double shell, our tumblers are made to last. Available in 16 and 24 ounce sizes. The 16oz includes both a short and tall option, with or without a handle.

All SEA-LECT Tumblers are 100% manufactured in Everett, Washington.

Learn how the injection molding process works from this quick video.