Technical plastic injection-molded parts and spools with in-house toolmaking, post-processing and logistics from Meschede.
AstroPlast Kunststofftechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Meschede-Enste (DE)New on Amplifa
Technology in plastics – everything from a single source
AstroPlast Kunststofftechnik GmbH & Co. KG is a mid-sized plastic processing company based in Meschede-Enste (Sauerland) and has been part of the listed GESCO Group since 1995. The company manufactures technical plastic injection-molded parts and spools to customer specifications – from 1K and 2K parts and clear-glass products to components made from recycled plastics. The processing range covers almost all thermoplastics (including PBT, POM, PA, PC, ASA, ABS, SAN, PE, PP, PS, PMMA, MBS) with part weights of 5 to 13,000 g and clamping forces of 50 to 2,300 t on 26 injection molding machines from Engel, Arburg and KraussMaffei. An in-house toolmaking department with CAD/CAM, fill simulation and over 700 tools per year ensures manufacturing depth. The portfolio is rounded out by post-processing (mirror and ultrasonic welding), personalization, assembly of modules, steam conditioning and logistics. Customers come from construction, electrical, logistics, retail, medical technology and electronics; the DACH region, Europe and western parts of Asia are supplied.
- Site
- Meschede-Enste
- Processes
- Plastic injection molding, 1K injection molding, 2K injection molding, Clear-glass injection molding, Toolmaking (prototype and series tools), 2K tools / insert technology / tools with sliders, core pulls and latches / tandem and, Fill simulation (Mold-Flow) with SOLIDWORKS Plastics, Prototypes using 3D printing
- Materials
- PBT, POM, PA (Polyamide), PC (Polycarbonate), ASA, ABS, SAN, PE
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, DIN EN ISO 50001:2011, ISO 9001, ISO 50001
- Founded
- 1972
- Industries
- Construction, Electrical, Logistics, Construction industry, Retail, Medical technology
- 01
Engineering and design (Solidworks, Mold-Flow, 3D-printed prototypes)
- 02
Toolmaking (milling, turning, EDM, grinding, sample approval)
- 03
Injection molding production (1K, 2K, clear glass, recycled plastics, 24/7)
- 04
Post-processing and personalization (welding, hot foil stamping, pad printing)
- 05
Module assembly, steam conditioning
- 06
Logistics and shipping
Location
Meschede-Enste
DEProduction, toolmaking, sales and logistics; site since 2014, complete relocation 2017
- Part weight / size
- Part weight 5–13,000 g, shot weight up to 13 kg
- Lot size
- Prototypes to series production 24/7
- Materials
- Almost all thermoplastics (PBT, POM, PA, PC, ASA, ABS, SAN, PE, PP, PS, PMMA, MBS, recycled plastics)
- 26 injection molding machines (Engel, Arburg, KraussMaffei), clamping forces 50–2,300 t
- 29 dry-air dryers (100–1,200 l), central material conveying, automatic metal separation
- 3 CNC milling machines (5-axis and 3-axis)
- 3 lathes (including CNC)
- Cylindrical grinding machine
- Die sinking EDM machine
- Mirror welding system (up to 1,900 x 900 mm)
- Ultrasonic multi-head welding systems
- Steam conditioning chamber
Components and products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic injection moldingPlastics | – | – | 5 g – 13,000 g | – | PBT, POM, PA, PC, ASA, ABS, SAN, PE, PP, PS, PMMA, MBS, recycled plastics |
| 1K injection moldingPlastics | – | – | – | – | thermoplastics |
| 2K injection moldingPlastics | – | – | – | – | thermoplastics |
| Clear-glass injection moldingPlastics | – | – | – | – | optically clear plastics (e.g. PMMA, PC, SAN) |
| Toolmaking (prototype and series tools)Engineering | – | – | – | – | tool steels, copper alloys, aluminum alloys |
| 2K tools / insert technology / tools with sliders, core pulls and latches / tandem andEngineering | – | – | – | – | tool steels |
| Fill simulation (Mold-Flow) with SOLIDWORKS PlasticsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Prototypes using 3D printingAdditive | – | – | – | – | plastic |
| Mirror welding (max. 1,900 x 900 mm)Joining | – | 1,900 mm × 900 mm | – | – | plastic |
| Ultrasonic welding with multi-head welding systemsJoining | – | – | – | – | plastic |
| Hot foil stampingSurface | – | – | – | – | plastic |
| Pad printingSurface | – | – | – | – | plastic |
| Plastic molding with interchangeable insertsSurface | – | – | – | – | plastic |
| Module assembly and processingAssembly | – | – | – | – | plastic |
| Steam conditioning (polyamide parts)Heat treatment | – | – | – | – | PA |
| Testing methods (runout, impact, tensile/strength, thermal tests, drop tests, visualTesting | – | – | – | – | plastic |
| Engineering and development (system supplier, CAD/CAM, R&D)Engineering | – | – | – | – | plastic |
8 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection molding machines | Engel | 26 (in tot | Clamping forces 50 – 2,300 t; shot weight up to 13 kg | – | Meschede-Enste |
| Injection molding machines | Arburg | – | – | – | Meschede-Enste |
| Injection molding machines | KraussMaffei | – | – | – | Meschede-Enste |
| Dry-air dryers | – | 29 | Container volume 100 – 1,200 liters | – | Meschede-Enste |
| CNC milling machines (5-axis and 3-axis) | – | 3 | Travel paths for tool components for injection molding machines 500 – 23,000 kN | – | Meschede-Enste |
| Lathes (including CNC) | – | 3 | – | – | Meschede-Enste |
| Cylindrical grinding machine | – | – | – | – | Meschede-Enste |
| Die sinking EDM machine | – | – | – | – | Meschede-Enste |
Additional services
Quality and certification
The quality management system is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015; testing includes runout, impact, tensile and thermal tests, drop tests and visual inspection. A CAQ system documents all test parameters per batch, supplemented by digital operator self-inspection.
| Evidence | Meschede-Enste |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| ISO 50001 |
Company history
- 1972
ASTROPLAST founded
- 1995
Acquired by the listed GESCO AG as part of a succession arrangement
- 2014
Production start at the Meschede-Enste site on 46,000 m² of total area
- 2017
Complete relocation to the newly built site in Meschede with connection to the A46