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Forte Products
67
SINCE 1965
Quality | Commitment | Innovation
OEM/Custom Manufacturing & Retail Products
WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE
TOP U.S.A MANUFACTURER
Creative, innovative, reliable
Develop quality products
State-of-the art equipment to optimize Efficiency
Customer driven. Service-oriented
Leading US manufacturer with over 55 years of experience in Retail and OEM/Custom manufacturing industries.
We offer multiple solutions under one company helping customers streamline their operations by reducing the need for multiple vendors
Vendor Consolidation
OUR SERVICES
OUR SERVICES
Rotational molding
Vacuum forming
Pressure forming
Twin-sheet forming
Injection molding
Warehousing
Distribution
Assembly
Prototyping
Design engineering
And more!
RETAIL
PRODUCTS
RETAIL PRODUCTS
Brand approved supplier for major fuel marketers (Bp, Shell, Valero, Exxon, Marathon and many others
Our retail products can be found in a variety of industries including c-store, grocery, food service, parks & recs, POP and more
Retail Products
Displays & Merchandisers
Dunnage Racks
Ice Bins & Beverage Coolers
Outdoors & Grounds
Storage Units
Waste & Windshield Valets
Waste Cans & Cigarette Disposers
Recycle Bins
Safety & Sanitation
Retail Products Categories
Retail Products
Molding
Capabilities
OEM & Custom Manufacturing: Molding Capabilities
Molding Capabilities
Forte offers superb molding capabilities based on over 55 years of experience performing custom molding services, four (4) manufacturing facilities strategically located for easy access to/from any point in the US, state of the art equipment and a team engineers and qualified technicians with outstanding knowledge and expertise put to the service of our customers.
Some of the molding services we offer include rotational molding, injection molding, vacuum/thermoforming and fiberglass molding.
Rotational Molding
Rotational Molding
Molding Machine
Durable hollow parts
Plastic in powder form
Process
Rotational Molding Process
Plastic powder is poured into the rotational mold and then placed into the oven.
The mold is rotated in a biaxial rotation, ensuring the plastic coats the entire inside surface of the mold.
Once the plastic is melted completely the mold is then moved into the cooling phase.
After mold is cooled, the mold is opened, and the hollow plastic part is removed.
The hollow part is then deburred, trimmed, assembled, inspected, packaged and shipped to custome.r
Rotational Molding Advantages
Advantages
Low capital investment, great for market studies
Outside corners of the plastic parts build up thicker, making a more robust part
Design freedom, allows intricate geometry and maximum space utilization
Mold in permanent graphics and inserts
Please visit our website for additional information www.forteproducts.com
Durable plastic cover
Molding machine
Vacuum/Thermoforming
Vacuum/Thermoforming
Plastic sheet material
Formed plastic part
Process of heating flat sheets of plastic in an oven to a pliable state
The vacuum mold is then introduced to the heated plastic, vacuum is turned on and the plastic part is formed
Trim, assemble, quality inspection, package, and ship to customer
Vacuum/Thermoforming Process
Process
Lower capital investment compared to injection molding
Easy to prototype and quick to market
Multiple materials available with a wide range of colors, films (wood grain, chrome…), and textures for different applications
Vacuum/Thermoforming Advantages
Advantages
Plastic part
Plastic pellets
Injection Molding
Injection Molding
Injection machine
Injection mold
Process
Plastic pellets are heated to liquid form in the screw and barrel portion of the injection machine
Liquid plastic is then injected at high speed and high pressure into the injection mold
Plastic is then cooled to a solid state and the part is ejected from the mold and machine
Secondary work is then performed if necessary; quality inspections, assembly, packaged and shipped to customer
Injection Molding Process
Very high-speed production
Low-cost parts
Wide variety of plastics available to meet multiple applications
High quality, tight tolerance parts can be produced consistently at a very fast cycle
Please visit our website for additional information
www.forteproducts.com
Advantages
Injection Molding Advantages
Finished fiber
glass part
RTM infuser
machine
Fiberglass mat
Open or closed mold tooling
Fiberglass Molding
Fiberglass Molding
Gel-coat
Open Molding
Open mold fiberglass is just that, apply gel-coat to an open mold, then apply fiberglass mat or chopped roving and resin to the gel-coat and open mold
The fiberglass part is allowed to cure inside the tooling
Once the part is cured, the part is pulled from the mold
Secondary processes are then performed, such as trimming, assembly, finish work, quality inspection before shipping final product to customer
Fiberglass Molding Process
Open Molding
Low-cost tooling
Low-cost lightweight strong parts
Gel-coat, durable highly cosmetic finish on one surface is achievable
Fiberglass Molding Advantages
Open Molding
Closed Molding
Closed molding (LRTM) uses both a top and bottom tool to create smooth consistent fiberglass parts.
Special fiberglass mat is placed inside the mold, with a poly-core center which allows the resin to flow between the layers of glass.
A computerized infusing machine pumps resin into the closed mold.
The resin is then allowed to cure and create the final part.
Closed Molding Process
(LRTM)
Closed Molding Advantages
Smooth high-quality surfaces on both sides of the part
Computer controlled process for better quality more consistent parts
Faster cycle times due to controlled gelling and curing
Lower emissions; as parts cure inside the closed tool
(LRTM)
Design & Engineering
Design & Engineering services
Our in-house engineering team will oversee your project from inception to production. Whether it is a concept, 3D model, or an idea, we are here to support your efforts to ensure that your project is a success.
Engineering Supported File Formats:
○ sldprt (Solidworks part file)
○ iges or .igs (Initial Graphic Exchange Specification)
○ step or .stp (Standardized Graphic Exchange Format)
○ x_t (Parasolid)
Complementary Operations
Complementary Operations
Secondary Services
Adding fasteners, graphics, and foam capabilities
Plastic or metal molded-in, threaded inserts
Complete in-house mold maintenance
3D printing prototyping capabilities
Assembly
Forte offers its customers assembly services on site to facilitate and expedite the process and get products to the market faster.
Fulfillment
Forte offers complete turn-key fulfillment services to minimize the hassle of owning your own facility and the overhead that goes with it. Forte can receive your customer molding orders, plan/schedule, manufacture, assemble, pick and pack, warehouse, distribute, and direct ship your products on time as required
Forte offers in-house tooling consultation and fulfillment for injection molding, rotational molding, vacuum forming, open and closed mold fiberglass.
Forte offers in-house composite tooling for vacuum forming, open mold fiberglass, trim fixtures, cooling fixtures, check fixtures, and closed mold (LRTM)
Forte offers in-house rapid prototyping for injection molding, rotational molding, vacuum forming, and composites
Tooling/Prototyping
Tooling/prototyping
Tooling
Molds are made of several different types of materials, including aluminum, composite, high density foam and/or wood
Twin-Sheet molding requires special tooling and equipment and is used to create hollow parts
Pressure forming tools are used to create custom textures and features giving an injection molded appearance, but with lower tooling costs
Headquarters- Kansas City, MO
Four (4) manufacturing plants with combined 480,000+ sq ft of production, warehousing and distribution.
1601 Airpark Drive, Farmington Missouri 63640
727 N. Liberty St, Cherryvale, KS 67335
1290 10th Rd SW Burlington, KS 66839
1127 North Liberty Street, Cherryvale, KS
MANUFACTURING FACILITIES
HEADQUARTERS AND MANUFACTURING FACILITIES
Got an idea, a rough design or sketch, a new project?
Look no further than Forte Products to help you with all aspects of design, engineering, prototyping and mass production.
We will work with you and your team from conception to completion to ensure that each and every element of the process is thoroughly overseen by our experienced and skilled staff. We will provide you with the tools, resources and support that our customers expect when they entrust us with their projects and that have made us a leader in the manufacturing industry for over 55 years.
YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR GOAL… YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR WARRANTY