5S Process

Here at Lomont Molding LLC – we’re always looking for new innovative ways to increase the efficiency of current processes or implement new ones.  One system that has become increasingly popular for manufacturers to adapt their processes around is 5S. The 5S system is commonly acknowledged to be a product of LEAN manufacturing however can …

Fun Fact – Lomont’s 2,700 Ton Press

DID YOU KNOW?? Plastic injection molding presses are classified or rated based on tonnage, or more specifically the clamping pressure or force. Here at Lomont Molding, we have a 2,700 ton press. The average elephant weighs around 6 tons, meaning it would take 450 elephants to produce the same amount of molding pressure that our …

Lomont’s Large Tonnage Commitment: 2700 Ton Press Addition

In keeping with our commitment towards expanding our large tonnage injection processes – we have completed installation of our new Haitian Jupiter II 2700 ton press at R&D Molders, our Georgetown, TX location. This marks our largest press for injection molding to date. Its addition follows our new 1500 ton press that was installed in …