Plastic Molding Services for Aerospace & Defense Applications

Hi-Rel Plastics manufactures precision plastic components for the aerospace industry, supporting everything from part evaluation and prototyping to tooling, production, and secondary operations. Our team works with high-performance materials and complex geometries to meet the strict demands of aerospace applications.

Engineered for Aerospace Performance

Aerospace components require exceptional precision, consistency, and reliability. Hi-Rel Plastics produces tight-tolerance molded parts designed to perform in high-stress, high-temperature, and weight-sensitive environments.
With experience in advanced engineering resins and a focus on quality-driven manufacturing, we help OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers achieve reliable performance while meeting critical design and production requirements.
With advanced molding capabilities and experience in high-performance resins, we help manufacturers produce reliable components that meet both functional requirements and production demands.

Below are some aerospace & defense industry applications of molded plastic components:

Injection Molding

  • Aircraft cabin air duct elbows and vent outlet housings used in environmental control systems (ECS)
  • Avionics connector housings used in flight control and navigation electronic systems

Blow Molding

  • Hydraulic fluid reservoirs used in aircraft landing gear and actuator systems
  • Ground support equipment (GSE) protective fluid containers for maintenance and
    servicing operations

Cleanroom Medical Injection Molding (Defense / Aerospace Life Support)

  • Aircraft oxygen mask regulator housings used in pilot and crew life support systems
  • Sterile fluid transfer connectors used in military field medical kits and onboard
    emergency care systems

Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) Molding

  • Avionics enclosure sealing gaskets used to protect sensitive electronics from
    moisture and vibration
  • Cockpit environmental sealing boots and panel gaskets for pressure, dust, and
    vibration resistance

Thermoforming / Vacuum Forming

  • Aircraft interior seatback shells used in commercial and military cabin seating
    systems
  • Lightweight avionics equipment protective covers used for non-structural shielding
    and access protection

Rotational Molding

  • Large aircraft ground support equipment (GSE) protective housings for servicing
    carts and equipment
  • Military-grade transport and logistics containers used for rugged field deployment
    and storage

Tight Tolerances & Precision

High-accuracy molding processes ensure components meet exact aerospace specifications.

High-Performance Materials

Experience with advanced resins designed for strength, thermal stability, and lightweight performance.

Complex Geometry Capabilities

Manufacturing expertise for intricate, high-detail components with consistent results.

Quality-Focused Production

Strict process control ensures reliability and repeatability across every production run.

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