Sanko Gosei chooses ENGEL UK for their lightweight components

Lightweight Components with Strength, Stability and Quality

The quest for reducing the weight and therefore increasing the efficiency of automotives continues to dominate the plans of both the large manufacturers of vehicles and their component suppliers.

Sanko Gosei, based in Skelmersdale are producers of precision injection mouldings for a range of sectors, primarily automotive systems, but with experience in medical and aerospace. As such, they at the forefront of the use of new technologies such as MuCell which is prime in its ability to produce lightweight components that are low in weight, whilst retaining strength and quality.

Whilst the MuCell Foam injection moulding is proving particularly effective in automotive applications, Sanko Gosei are keen to point out that it has its relevance in other sectors in which they are active. High precision, low distortion and dimensionally stable mouldings are achievable, enabling the company to provide almost limitless solutions for their customers.

Managing Director of the Sanko Gosei UK operation is Wayne Ash, who explains the company’s approach in its customer supplier relationship with ENGEL UK. “When we embarked on this strategy of promoting lightweight components, particularly the automotive systems, we needed a partner with proven experience in the field. We were aware of the experience ENGEL had in this technology, particularly in the UK, which made them the ideal partner. In this regard, Engel is a provider of solutions, not just machines”. He continues “In the purchase of the new machines, Sanko Gosei were not just looking to achieve excellent results with weight reduction, we were also considering energy efficiency and ways of supporting our efforts to meet our environmental key performance indicators. The energy consumption of the ENGEL machines has been the best of any of their competitors”

He concludes “Our operators have found the machines easy to use and have felt supported by the customer service. Certainly, I believe ENGEL to be excellent in this area.”