Cryogenic Deflashing Works On Most Molded Parts

Cryogenic Deflashing is a highly effective, repeatable process that removes mold flashing from a variety of injection molded and compression molded parts. This computer-controlled process generates reliable and repeatable results batch to batch. Our process is available for all molded parts, including those made of plastics, polymers, nylons, rubbers, silicone rubber, polyurethane, neoprene, liquid crystal polymer, urethane, viton, polycarbonate, PTFE, PPS, delrin, polypropylene, EPDM, nitrile, butyl, DAP, ABS, PEEK, Acetal and aluminum zinc die cast and precision elastomer parts.

Injection Molded Plastic Part Deflashing

Our cryogenic deflashing service offers a fast and repeatable process to remove flash from plastic parts. Through freezing, tumbling and blasting polycarbonate media at your injection molded plastic parts, we are able to remove residual mold flash time and time again. We have processed injection molded parts from manufacturers in the medical, automotive, electronics, defense and aerospace industries.

Rubber Deflashing

The Cryogenic Deflashing process was originally created to remove mold flash from rubber parts. We are able to deflash rubber parts that are injection molded, extrusion molded and compression molded. We have processed parts made of various durometers. We typically deflash rubber parts made of EPDM, neoprene, Viton, Buna-N, nitrile, natural gum, SBR, butyl, and other elastomers.

Silicone Rubber Flash Removal

Our Deflashing Service is often used by molders who work with silicone rubber. Silicone rubber, by its nature, is very viscous causing it to flash during the molding process. The Nitrofreeze Deflashing service removes mold flash from silicone rubber parts. We deflash parts made of liquid silicone rubber and even special blends of silicone rubber that include conductive fillers such as silver, graphite, nickel.

Extend Mold Tooling Life & Reduce Costs

Cryogenic deflashing can extend the overall lifetime of mold tooling. Minor wear that causes flash can be remediated with cryogenic deflashing.  This finishing step reduces downtime, and the costs associated with replacing or rehabilitating worn mold tooling. It is a cost-effective method when compared to hand deflashing and new mold tooling investments.

Our Plastic, Silicone and Rubber Deflashing Service Protects Parts Integrity

Cryogenic Deflashing is a fast and efficient process that provides complete removal of mold flash without affecting the surface finish. Therefore, it is a safe, clean and cost-effective alternative to traditional methods.

Parts are placed in a chamber, cooled, tumbled and impacted with plastic polycarbonate media. Mold flash is removed quickly and cleanly. No dust or residue remains after deflashing.

Fast & Affordable Cryogenic Deflashing

Cryogenic Deflashing is more cost-effective than labor-intensive hand deflashing by a significant margin. The cost to process parts can range from less than .01 cent to several dollars apiece. General rule of thumb: cost is between 10% and 20% of the value of the part, although each part must be considered on its individual characteristics.

The standard turnaround time for delivery of our deflashing service is two days after receipt. We also offer same day and one-day service for a small premium.

No Cryogenic Deflashing Job Is Too Large or Small

Nitrofreeze supports prototype molders that produce small quantities, as well as high volume molders with large production quantities. We process parts that range in sizes from 0.025” with thin walls to much larger parts that measure across many inches.  No job is too large or small for our process to handle.