Reaction Injection Moulding

Lightweight, Durable Parts with Complex Geometry and Cost-Efficient Tooling

When you need medium to large, lightweight parts with thin walls, detailing, and structural integrity, Reaction Injection Moulding (RIM) offers a versatile and highly cost-effective solution. Perfect for producing niche, low-to-mid volume parts—typically from 1 to several hundred units—RIM bridges the gap between prototyping and high-cost injection moulding with flexibility and precision.

Unlike traditional thermoplastic injection moulding, RIM uses low-viscosity liquid polymers in a thermoset process. These materials are injected into heated moulds where they chemically react, expand, and solidify. This process supports complex geometries, varied wall thicknesses, and integrated features such as inserts—while achieving smooth, high-quality surface finishes that often require little or no post-processing.

At Paragon Rapid Technologies, our in-house RIM facility is equipped to handle demanding technical requirements with rapid turnaround. We offer a range of moulding materials including reinforced silicone, epoxy resin, GRP, and composite machined tooling. Whether you’re consolidating multiple parts into a single component or need production-grade performance at a lower tooling cost, our expert team delivers consistent quality and exceptional customer service, every time.

  • Ideal for Complex, Lightweight Parts Perfect for medium to large parts with variable wall thicknesses, fine detailing, and insert integration—RIM allows design flexibility without compromising durability.
  • Cost-Efficient Tooling for Low-to-Mid Volumes RIM tooling is significantly more affordable than injection moulding, especially with our in-house tooling capabilities—making it ideal for runs of 1 to several hundred parts.
  • Excellent Surface Finish & Design Freedom Thermoset processing enables sharp detail and smooth surfaces straight out of the mould, reducing finishing time and allowing for custom textures or coatings.
  • Flexible Tooling Options Moulds can be produced from reinforced silicones, epoxy resins, GRP, or CNC-machined composites—supporting fast lead times and tailored production requirements.