Integrated Metal and Plastic Solutions for High-Performance Applications

At Advanex Europe, we specialise in the design and manufacture of insert mouldings—precision-engineered components that combine the strength of metal with the versatility of plastic. Using advanced moulding techniques and in-house metal forming expertise, we create fully integrated solutions for demanding industries including automotive, medical, electronics, and industrial equipment.

Our insert mouldings reduce assembly steps, improve structural integrity, and support innovative product designs where performance, durability, and reliability are critical.

What Is Insert Moulding?

Insert moulding is a manufacturing process in which one or more metal components (such as collars, terminals, or bushings) are placed into a mould and then encapsulated in plastic through injection moulding. This creates a single, unified component that offers the combined advantages of both materials.

Common benefits of insert moulded parts include:

• Enhanced mechanical strength

• Reduced weight compared to all-metal alternatives

• Improved dimensional accuracy and alignment

• Fewer assembly processes and faster production

• Higher reliability in high-vibration or load-bearing applications

Our Insert Moulding Capabilities

With a long history of precision engineering and toolmaking, Advanex offers a complete, in-house insert moulding service—from design and prototyping to volume production.

• Multi-Cavity and High-Volume Moulding
  Our advanced injection moulding machines support multi-cavity tools for efficient, cost-effective production of complex parts.

• Custom Insert Manufacture
  We manufacture our own metal inserts—including collars, sleeves, terminals, and fasteners—ensuring perfect fit, function and quality.

• Design for Manufacture (DFM) Support
  Our engineers collaborate closely with your team to ensure your part is optimised for production, performance, and cost.

• Tight Tolerance Control
  Precision tooling and process monitoring ensure exceptional repeatability and dimensional consistency, even at scale.

Typical Applications of Insert Moulding

Our insert moulded components are used across a variety of sectors and applications:

• Automotive connectors, housings, and fastening points

• Medical device assemblies with embedded metal elements

• Consumer electronics such as headphone jacks and switches

• Power tools, appliances, and industrial equipment

Quality and Compliance

All insert moulded products are manufactured in line with strict quality systems, ensuring traceability, consistency and performance:

• ISO 9001 – Quality Management

• IATF 16949 – Automotive Quality Systems

• ISO 13485 – Medical Device Manufacturing

We also offer full traceability, batch testing, and PPAP documentation where required.