Custom Plastic Washers for the HVAC Industry

During everyday use, HVAC equipment often undergoes high levels of vibration due to a combination of moving parts and airflow through pipes and ducts. Over time, these vibrations can cause serious wear and tear to various components. To help reduce these vibrations, many types of HVAC systems use plastic washers.

New Process Fibre is an ISO 9001:2015 certified non-metallic stamping company capable of manufacturing flat and specialty washers for the HVAC industry using numerous materials, including:

With more than 10,000 washer dies in stock, New Process Fibre can deliver the products you need in as little as one week – or less! We produce English and metric HVAC washers with outside diameters ranging from 0.093″ to 12.000″, thicknesses from 0.005″ to 0.187″, and quantities from one to millions per order. Our expert team has extensive experience building die-sets in-house, working with numerous materials, and stamping washers with high precision and a fast turnaround.

Learn more about our custom washer capabilities for the HVAC industry below.

HVAC Industry

In recent years, the HVAC industry has seen certain trends as buyers demand more efficient systems. Buyers seek increasingly smart HVAC systems that facilitate more optimization, automation, and remote connectivity and control. In an effort to meet these demands, one growing trend has been the use of ductless HVAC systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

In industrial settings, HVAC systems frequently experience significant vibrations, requiring the right components to reduce these vibrations and preserve components. Teflon^™ PTFE washers are some of the best solutions to use for vibration reduction. These washers prevent wear and tear while maximizing the equipment’s overall longevity.

Fabrication Capabilities

From our 55,00 square foot facility, we provide “Everything Under One Roof,” including non-metallic stamping, tool and die making, slitting and shearing, and extrusion and slitting. With a dedication to customer service, we strive to provide quality, service, and value for every HVAC project.

Non-Metallic Stamping

New Process Fibre uses conventional and high-speed punch presses to produce non-metallic components. We can accommodate prototypes using steel rule dies, as well as both low- and high-volume production.

Our capabilities include:

• Equipment: 50 punch presses, including 14 high-speed presses
• Production processes: Compound, custom, and progressive stamping for precision needs
• Part size: 0.093″ diameter to 24″ square
• Thickness: 0.005″ to 0.250″
• Color options: Red, blue, green, black, yellow, white, orange, and custom color matching (minimum quantities may apply)

Tool and Die Making

We offer high-quality tool and die manufacturing services tailored to diverse tooling requirements. Using the latest technologies, we can fulfill both simple and complex tooling needs.

Our capabilities include:

• Production processes: Compound and progressive stamping, PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
• Precision tooling: Accommodates thicknesses ranging from 0.005″ to 0.250″, part sizes up to 24″ square
• Compatibility: Accepts PDF and CAD files to streamline setup
• Life of program tooling: Partial tooling charge covers maintenance for the entire tool design’s life

Slitting and Shearing

Our slitting and shearing services allow us to form coils, rolls, sheets, and strips from a wide range of non-metallic materials.

Our capabilities include:

• Materials: Acetal, Delrin^®, Mylar^®, Nylon (6, 6/6, MDS), PEEK^®, PVC, Teflon™ PTFE, vulcanized fibre, and more (available in standard and custom colors)
• Dimensions: Thicknesses from 0.005″ to 0.250″, widths up to 38″ untrimmed or 0.500″ slit
• Paper core diameters: 3″ and 8″, with more sizes available upon request

Extrusion and Slitting

New Process Fibre offers in-house extrusion and slitting of numerous materials into strips, sheets, coils, and rolls.

Our capabilities include:

• Materials: Acetal, HDPE, LDPE, Nylon, Polypropylene (available in custom colors)
• Dimensions: Thicknesses from 0.005″ to 0.250″, widths up to 38″ untrimmed or 0.500″ slit
• Quantities: From 300 lbs minimum to full truck-load quantities
• Thickness tolerances:
  • 0.005″ to 0.046″: ±0.002
  • 0.047″ to 0.093″: ±0.003
  • 0.094″ to 0.125″: ±0.005
  • 0.126″ to 0.250″: ±0.007 (for HDPE only)
• Paper core diameters: 3″ and 6″ (with paper); 8″, 10″, and 16″ (without paper)

Quality Assurance

Since 1927, New Process Fibre has been dedicated to maintaining the highest quality standards for our products and business practices. This is illustrated by the following:

• Development of hard tooling to allow for tighter tolerances
• Advanced non-contact vision measurement systems with NIST-traceable calibrations for accurate, reliable quality checks
• ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system
• PPAP documentation available upon request
• Compliance with REACH and RoHS standards

Our production team goes above and beyond to enhance product quality. For example, we seal vulcanized fibre parts in plastic bags to maintain dimensional stability during shipping. We strive to continuously improve all aspects of the customer relationship to ensure we’re delivering superior products and service every time.

Start Your Plastic HVAC Washer Project Today

To maintain HVAC systems through minimized vibration, manufacturers in this industry benefit from using the right types of plastic washers for their equipment. To get the best results from these products, it’s important to work with a provider that offers superior plastic washers based on your specific requirements.

At New Process Fibre, we are a leading manufacturer of non-metallic stamped components, specifically PTFE and Nylon plastic washers. With a dedication to improving products, maintaining cost-effectiveness, and maximizing quality, we offer superior stamped and non-metallic parts in a wide range of materials to suit the needs of various HVAC applications. Our state-of-the-art tooling, in-house capabilities, and strong quality assurance program allow us to deliver reliable parts to our customers.

If you would like to learn more about our products and capabilities for the HVAC industry and other applications, contact us today.