Heavy Duty Plastic Fence Bases | Contact Plastics
Unbreakable Temporary Fence Bases
This case study shows the many applications of the compression moulding process. When the Contact Plastics design team was asked to design a heavy, durable base for temporary steel fencing, it was immediately clear that compression moulding was the ideal method. The base needed to be heavy, extremely durable and slightly flexible. Flexibility is important because the bases are often unloaded from vehicles and hit the ground with significant impact. The flexibility of our compression-moulded material increases service life, making it an ideal choice for this application. Because compression moulding typically uses recycled material (which is much cheaper than virgin material), the process delivers high mass at low cost — a clear advantage over injection and rotational moulding, where material costs are higher and designers often seek to minimise mass.
This case study provides an opportunity to see the various...
Specifications
- Had to weigh 16 kg with minimal bulk
- Ultra UV resistance
- Included hand grips and other user-friendly features
Contact Plastics Design and Manufacturing Services: Your One-Stop Expertise Shop
At Contact Plastics, manufacturing is just one part of a comprehensive product development service. We support clients from initial concept through to final production and market readiness. Our services include product design, 3D rendering, technical drawings, costing, mould development, manufacturing, delivery and even marketing support.
With over 40 years of experience, we guide customers through every stage of the development process. Our fully equipped CAD and CAM office uses advanced software to create detailed engineering drawings and photo-realistic renders, allowing you to assess functionality and market viability before committing to tooling.
We also assist with patent processes through our experience working alongside leading patent attorneys. When it comes to tooling, our focus is on designing high-performance moulds that optimise production efficiency while reducing long-term manufacturing costs.
Rather than simply producing parts, we partner with our clients to refine ideas, solve technical challenges and deliver durable, commercially viable products. If you’re looking for expertise, innovation and long-term manufacturing support, Contact Plastics has the capability and experience to deliver.
Compression Moulding – Durability and Mass on the Cheap
Contact Plastics pioneered compression moulding in the early 2000s, establishing it as a practical solution for industrial and construction applications where durability and mass are critical. Over the years, the process has gained significant traction in sectors where structural strength and longevity outweigh cosmetic considerations.
The fence base case study highlights the balance between functionality and branding. While the primary objective was to produce an ultra-durable, impact-resistant base, the design team also incorporated modular branding and moulded text features. The result is a high-mass, extremely resilient product capable of withstanding harsh site conditions for years before ultimately being recycled.
One of the major advantages of compression moulding is its ability to use recycled material efficiently. This enables the production of heavy, robust components at a significantly lower material cost compared to injection or rotational moulding, where raw material pricing often drives mass reduction strategies. With compression moulding, strength, durability and cost efficiency work together — not against each other.