Off-road vehicles, like the Jeep Wrangler, have been related to adventure, durability, and performance for a long time. In the off-road environment, full of unexpected dangers, you may encounter obstacles such as rocks, ditches, or fallen branches on the road. so they must have reliable and powerful lighting systems. One of the advancements driving the evolution of off-road lighting is Two-Shot Injection Molding (2K molding), which is very suitable for off-road vehicles. This advanced technology is changing the way parts are made, enabling manufacturers to produce products that allow for the injection of two materials in one molding cycle, versatility, and diversity through clever mold design and process control. In this blog, LOYO will walk you through how this technology is changing the way we think about off-road lighting!
What is 2-shot Injection Molding?
Also as known as double injection molding, this is a method of manufacture that allows a part or product to be made from two different materials or the same material with different textures or colors in a single step, rather than forming them separately and fusing them. This makes it possible to manufacture products with two different colors or materials.
If you pay attention, many objects in our lives use this technology, from medical treatment to furniture to car parts and so on, you will be surprised to find that two-shot injection molding is penetrating our lives.
How Two Shot Injection Molding Operates?
Process flow of two-color injection molding
First Injection: The first material is injected into the first cavity of the mold and allowed to cool and solidify. Cooling or heating the mold may be necessary to facilitate this process. The base part or part of the structure is formed.
Mold Rotation or Slide: The moving mold is rotated or moved to the second cavity position.
Second Injection: A second material is injected and the mold may require more heating or cooling to facilitate solidification of the second material. Combines with the first molded material to complete the product manufacturing.
Removal from Mold: The finished molded two-color product is removed from the mold.
Why Two-Shot Injection Molding Matters for LED Offroad Lights
1. Increase the visual appeal of off-road lights
The most intuitive feeling is the impact on the appearance, Double Injection Molding produces parts with different colors, obvious two-color effects, such as contrasting or complementary colors, and different surface textures, such as the combination of smooth and matte, which will present a unique visual effect. For LED Offroad Lights products are undoubtedly increased competitiveness.
2. Increase the vibration and impact resistance of offroad lights
On off-road roads, we will encounter a variety of terrain, at this time, Two-Shot Injection Molding can be combined with different materials, eliminating weak points such as glued joints, to ensure the structural integrity of the lamps, as well as the realization of different functions, such as better abrasion resistance, impact resistance, etc. to protect the LEDs and circuits.
3. Reduce off-road lamp production costs and assembly time
Generally speaking, when connecting two materials, there will be trimming or excess waste, but through 2-Shot Injection Molding saves some unnecessary waste and production costs. Through molding, the number of parts is reduced and the production process is optimized, thus reducing the time of assembling parts for LED Offroad Lights.
The Application of Two-Shot Injection Molding in Off-Road Lighting
LOYO has solved some of the shortcomings of off-road lighting equipment by applying this technology.
1. Through double injection molding, the two materials are perfectly fused, eliminating gaps for dust or water penetration.
2. The dual material keeps the product stable under extreme temperatures to avoid deformation.
3. The material used in Two-shot Injection Molding is carefully designed by LOYO to withstand UV rays and prevent yellowing.
2K Injection Molding Technology for LOYO Jeep Tail Lights
S-shaped LED Tail Brake Lights Compatible With Jeep Wrangler
Features
- Utilizing 2K injection molding, it realizes the combination of matte and glossy, rough and smooth, giving a high-class and modern visual effect.
- Sturdy construction, using durable black ABS housing and PMMA PC lens, at the same time resistant to UV rays and not easy to yellow.
- The waterproof effect is excellent, the combination of the two materials reduces the existence of gaps, the tail light is equipped with a breathing valve and PTFE Membrane, preventing rain, dust, pollutants, corrosive fluids, and other substances from entering the interior, and preventing the formation of condensation and fog inside, and even if there is condensation and fog can be discharged in a timely manner. This ensures the high performance and service life of our taillights.
- DOT certified, no need to worry about road use.
- Three light modes for your choice: brake light, reverse light, and running light.
- Perfect fit Compatible with 2007 – 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK JKU Sport/Sahara/Rubicon. Plug and play, easy installation.
C-Shaped LED Tail Brake Lights for Jeep Wrangler JK JKU
Features
- Meet flicker & harmonics requirements. Built-in EMC ensures our tail lights’ performance does not interfere with other electronic devices. It also adds filters to greatly reduce radio interference. Optimizing the PCB layout, component selection, and shielding measures, reduces the source of interference from the root and enhances the anti-interference ability.
- 2K injection molding is used to realize the uniqueness of the shape.
- C-shape JK taillights adopt ABS housing and high light transmittance PMMA lens. The circuit board adopts copper substrate, which has better thermal conductivity and electrical conductivity compared to aluminum substrate and can reduce the loss of resistance and achieve higher light transmittance.
- Installation is simple, using basic tools, it takes fifteen minutes to nail it.
- It passed DOT certification requirements for on-road use.
Why choose LOYO
LOYO has been adhering to the spirit of craftsmanship for more than ten years, endeavoring to make every headlight well, aiming at “Lighting up the world; Lighting up dreams”.
- In terms of design. From appearance design to structure design to circuit design, each link is the result of our R&D team’s careful polishing and continuous optimization. According to the customer’s demand, usually in 3-5 days, our R&D team can give a lighting solution.
- In terms of technology. Our factory is able to skillfully use two-shot injection molding, which reflects our technical strength and pursuit of innovation. This advanced manufacturing process increases productivity and allows us to create more durable and complex products. We design products that set us apart in the highly competitive off-road lighting market.
- In terms of production, we have 10,000 square meters of spacious production workspace that can make sure you get high quality products on time. This kind of space allows us to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the entire manufacturing process.
- In terms of compliance, our factory in China is IATF 16949 Certified by China’s OEMs, a qualification that not many factories in China have achieved. Our factory is also E-MARK certified in the European Union and DOT certified in the United States, serving customers in more than 100 countries.
Conclusion
The off-road lighting industry can only continue to grow because of the constant innovation and advancement of these technologies. LOYO’s introduction of 2K injection molding has allowed us to achieve greater flexibility in product design while maintaining high quality production standards. Whether you’re traveling through deserts or rivers, mountains, or trails, our lights always keep your Jeep visible.