PDM Core Manufacturing Capability
Secondary Operations
PDM Industries streamlines your supply chain with complete plastisol secondary operations under one roof. We don’t stop at the dipping cell — our 20,000 sq ft Traverse City facility is fully equipped with advanced post-processing machinery. Your parts arrive at your plant entirely ready to install, directly mitigating secondary logistics handling and assembly costs.
Printing Capacity
50k Parts/Day
Punching Accuracy
±0.010"
Assembly Lines
4 Multi-Cell
Logistics Sync
EDI & Barcoded
Quality Control
ISO 9001 certified
Lead Time
2-3 weeks standard
Production Process Line Steps & Quality Controls
Rigorous sequence executed inside our 20,000 sq ft Traverse City plant.
Precision Edge Slicing & Cutting
Molded parts or dipped elements are fed to automated laser-guided cutters to achieve clean, flush-end trims with zero fraying or jagged edges.
Mechanical Punching
We use high-tonnage punches to clear critical mounting holes or slots that must remain accessible after the dipping process is finished.
High-Contrast Printing
Using chemical-resistant epoxy inks, we customize grips and protective sleeves with permanent logo markings, safety voltage limits, direction symbols, or barcode strings.
Hardware Integration & Assembly
Our assembly team inserts brass screw threads, locks in metal mounting clamps, rivets hardware brackets, or mates molded covers with secondary handles.
Bespoke Packaging & Kitting
Parts are counted, bagged, sealed, labeled with customer inventory tags, and palletized vertically to prevent pressure deformities during ocean/domestic haul.
Formulated Materials Options
- Two-component permanent epoxy inks for high durability prints
- Polyethylene protective bagging (moisture proof compliance)
- Corrugated heavy-duty shipping containers tailored to prevent crushing
- Custom barcoded retail packaging with direct dropshipping compliance
Target Standard Applications
- Branded safety hand grips requiring corporate logos or warning messages
- Automotive components that require post-dip mounting hole clearing
- Kitted assemblies that include steel fasteners combined with dipped plates
- Direct-to-shelf retail hand tools packaged with custom labeled barcodes
Standard Engineering FAQs
Q: What types of printing technologies do you use on plastisol?
A: We utilize primary screen printing and pad printing. Our inks are specifically formulated to molecularly cross-link with the vinyl skin, ensuring they will not flake or peel off during operation.
Q: Can you source secondary hardware components for assembly?
A: Absolutely. We routinely source companion fasteners, rubber washers, steel rivets, and custom printed cartons to streamline assembly on your behalf.
Have a Project Requiring Secondary Operations?
PDM Industries provides rapid quotes and technical drawings review. Trigger our B2B form with prefilled Secondary Operations specs immediately.