ColorForm technology
PUR coating in injection molding (in-mold coating)
Product information
With ColorForm technology, you can coat plastic components directly in the injection mold - efficiently, cost-effectively, and without the need for an additional painting system. This innovative process combines multi-component injection molding with in-mold coating (IMC) and enables high-quality, scratch-resistant surfaces in a single process step.
What is ColorForm?
ColorForm is a process for PUR coating in injection molding, in which thermoplastic components are finished with a polyurethane (PUR) surface immediately after injection molding.
Unlike traditional plastic painting, the coating is applied directly in the mold (“inline”). The key advantage: plastic parts can be painted directly in the injection mold—a separate painting system is no longer necessary.
As a result, ColorForm completely replaces the traditional painting process and offers an efficient alternative to conventional plastic painting.
Companies benefit from numerous advantages:
- Significant reduction in production costs by eliminating additional coating steps
- Minimization of logistics costs and internal transport distances
- Lower scrap rates compared to traditional coating processes
- Space-saving and efficient production concept
- Cost-effective production of premium surfaces with innovative design effects
- More sustainable production through reduced material and energy consumption
