Plastic Caps: Harman Corporation's Extraordinary Range of Capabilities!

Did you know? Harman Corporation currently...

Prints 630 different images, graphics and company logos on our parts.

Has over 200 different colors, textures and formulations of pigments and materials in inventory.

Has over 1850 different sets of existing molds, with some sets consisting of a 1000 individual pins or molds for high capacity production runs.

Dip molded plastic caps, grips and plugs are used for many residential applications—find out what you probably have in your house!

Harman Corp in your home?

Although a large majority of customer applications for Harman Corporation’s dip molded plastic caps, grips and plugs are used as "industrial aids" typically to protect other components during the process of manufacturing, welding, painting or shipping and storage; did you know there is a good chance that there are Harman Corporation products, and certainly other dip molded items, in your home as well?

You will find our plastic caps and handle grips on consumer products marketed by large and small manufacturers alike, including familiar names like Craftsman, John Deere, Husqvarna and Little Tikes. Over the 44 years that we’ve been manufacturing dip molded vinyl caps, grips and plugs, our parts have been incorporated into a range of consumer products that include bird feeders, Christmas trees, closet organizers, dishwashers, toys, fishing nets, garden hoses, pressure washers, lawnmowers, roto-tillers, snow blowers, wood working clamps, wrenches, and many other tools.

For more insights and ideas about the wide range of products we provide and how we can protect and enhance the value of products manufactured by your company we invite you to browse our website photo gallery and new video.

Dip Molding and Other Capabilities Videos

Ever wonder how we make our wide range of vinyl plastic products? We've created two new videos that we are very excited about!

Custom Dip Molding Video
Curious how Harman Corporation's custom dip molding process works? Watch this brief video to see it all!


Additional Capabilities Video
Did you know Harman Corporation has expertise in material compounding, tooling, up to 24-inch molding, high volume custom molding, and secondary operations? Watch and learn!

Plastic Caps--The Cornerstone of the Harman Corporation Product Line

Tough, Industrial Grade, Dip Molded, Flexible, Vinyl Plastic Caps

Plastic Caps are reliable, cost effective products available in a large range of diameters, lengths, colors, textures and chemical formulations. Plastic Caps' diameters range from .062” – 5.500” standard, with molding capabilities up to 20” diameter and up to 24” long. We stock over 100 current and custom color matched pigments, textures include high gloss, matte, textured and foam finishes. Specialty material formulations include high temperature resistant, FDA, anti-stat (ESD), copper non-staining and UL-94-V flame resistant.

A diverse range of customers uses Harman Corporation plastic caps, as both industrial aids and finished components on larger assemblies. As an industrial aid, plastic caps protect products from edge, thread, contaminant and transit damage. Additionally, they are used as masks for plating, painting and coating operations. The range of finished component applications is extremely broad including handle grips for levers, valves, hand tools and toys. Non-grip applications include hubcaps, post covers, corner or sharp edge covers, packaging and to prevent sharp bends in cable or high pressure hose.

Custom Injection Molding

Did you know that Harman specializes in Custom Injection Molding? By utilizing an expanding network of North American and international suppliers, Harman Corporation will manage the logistics of manufacturing, transport, and inventory; your company receives the savings associated with large production stocking runs without increasing inventory or costs at your facility.

FOUR Simple Steps can Save 20-80%

STEP 1
Submit sample or drawing of an existing part. You may e-mail, fax, or ship your sample to us.

STEP 2
Receive proposal in 2-6 days
Approve Pricing
Submit purchase order for prototype parts

STEP 3
Receive prototypes in 3-5 weeks
Approve dimensions
Submit purchase order for production parts

STEP 4
Receive production parts in 4-6 weeks
Start saving 20-80%!

Harman Corporation Announces New Membership with The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI)

Harman Corporation is excited about its new membership with The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI). SPI is the trade association representing one of the largest manufacturing industries in the United States. SPI's members represent the entire plastics industry supply chain, including processors, machinery and equipment manufacturers and raw materials suppliers.

Membership in SPI gives Harman a voice in shaping the industry's future and provides a forum for interaction with fellow industry leaders. It also entitles Harman to a wide variety of products and services.

Harman has allocated all dues to the Vinyl Products Division, which was formed to enhance the growth and prestige of the flexible vinyl industry. This July, Harman’s Ted Fisher will attend The Vinyl Products Division 18th Annual Compounding Conference. Harman has been attending this annual event for the last 10 years. Look for a report soon!

Harman Corporation Attends Vinyl Promotion Network

Ted Fisher recently returned from a very informative and useful Vinyl Promotion Network conference hosted by the Vinyl Institute. The conference focused on effectively promoting PVC/vinyl by providing resources, information and contacts.

The conference provided important updates on sound scientific regulatory information. It was an excellent opportunity to network with existing industry colleagues and make new contacts as well.

Some of Harman Corporation’s suppliers in attendance included ExxonMobile Chemical, BYK Chemical, Formosa Plastics, and PolyOne, Inc. Their technical resources and assistance continue to be a very important element of our capabilities.

While the majority of attendees were from businesses related to suspension resin, the value and importance of the information presented applies directly to our dispersion resin based products and ability to assist our customers. Harman Corporation appeared to be the only attendee from the dip molding industry.

Look for an important announcement in our next blog!