Custom Propylene Plastic Parts - Reading Tool for Children

Texlon Plastics recently collaborated with OTTER Reading to manufacture custom propylene plastic parts designed for OTTER Reading’s Phonics Builders, an innovative, multi-sensory educational tool. Using advanced injection molding technology, Texlon Plastics produced durable, lightweight, and child-friendly components that help students engage in phonics and spelling exercises aligned with the IMSE curriculum.

The Phonics Builders allow students to manipulate sounds, decode words with soft c and soft g, and practice key spelling rules, all while supporting phonological awareness and literacy development. Each set is conveniently organized in labeled bags for easy cleanup and storage.

Precision Engineering & Sustainable Manufacturing

To ensure high efficiency and consistency, Texlon Plastics designed and built an 8-cavity mold, enabling the production of 8 parts every 24 seconds. The parts are engineered with a press-fit design, allowing students to assemble different letter combinations to form words—enhancing their hands-on learning experience.

The material used for this project is polypropylene, chosen for its durability, safety, and recyclability. The manufacturing process is highly sustainable, utilizing a robotic system to remove excess material, which is then fed into a grinder. The ground material is vacuumed back into the machine, making the process essentially 100% recyclable with minimal waste.

Texlon Plastics’ expertise in precision molding and material efficiency ensured that OTTER Reading received a high-quality, eco-friendly, and effective learning tool that enhances literacy education for children.

For more information about custom injection molding solutions, contact Texlon Plastics today!