Cinemas, as public places integrating movie viewing, leisure, and consumption, cannot operate without the support of various injection molding products. These products cover multiple fields such as ticketing systems, viewing facilities, catering supporting facilities, and public facilities. With advantages like durability, easy cleaning, and low cost, they have become an important part of improving cinema service quality and operational efficiency. The following introduces common injection molding products in cinemas classified by functional scenarios.
Injection Molding Products for Ticketing and Admission Systems
Ticketing Processing - Related Products
• Movie Ticket Printing Paper Roll Shell: Injection - molded from PP material, it is cylindrical with a core inside to fix the paper roll. It is used to hold movie ticket printing paper, protecting the paper from moisture and damage, and ensuring the ticket machine can issue tickets smoothly. The surface of the shell is usually printed with the cinema's logo, having both practicality and brand display functions.
• Ticket Stub Recycling Box: Installed near the ticket check - in, it is injection - molded from ABS. The box body is designed with an inclined opening, making it convenient for audiences to put in ticket stubs. The box cover is connected to the box body by a hinge, which can be easily opened to clean the internal ticket stubs. It is often used to count the number of viewers or as a secondary ticket check certificate.
Admission Auxiliary Products
• 3D Glasses Storage Box: Mostly rectangular injection - molded boxes made of PS, with partitions or elastic straps inside. It is used to store 3D glasses, preventing lens scratches and frame deformation, and facilitating audiences to pick up and return them. Some high - end storage boxes also have ultraviolet disinfection functions, and slots for installing disinfection lamps are reserved during the injection molding of the shell.
• Ticket Check Gate Baffle: The blocking part of the gate channel, injection - molded from high - strength PC, has impact resistance and wear resistance. A smooth surface is formed through the injection molding process to reduce friction with the audience, and it also has a certain degree of flexibility to avoid the risk of pinching. The baffle is mostly transparent or dark in color, cooperating with the gate lights to indicate the admission status.
Injection Molding Products in the Viewing Area
Seats and Surrounding Accessories
• Seat Armrest Shell: It wraps the metal bracket inside the seat armrest, is injection - molded from PVC, and its surface is frosted. It provides a comfortable arm support, is dirt - resistant and easy to wipe, and can prevent beverage spills from seeping into the internal structure. Some armrest shells integrate cup holder grooves, making it convenient for audiences to place drinks.
• Cup Holder Components: Including the cup holder base and shrapnel, injection - molded from PP, the shrapnel has certain elasticity. Installed on the side of the seat armrest, it is used to fix paper cups, plastic cups or beverage bottles to prevent them from tipping over during the movie. The bottom of the cup holder is usually equipped with water leakage holes to avoid liquid residue.
• Seat Adjustment Knob: Located on the side of the seat, it controls the angle of the seat back by rotating, and is made of ABS. The surface of the knob is provided with anti - slip lines, making it easy for the audience to adjust with force. The inside is injection - molded into a gear structure, which precisely engages with the seat adjustment rod to ensure a smooth and non - stuck adjustment process.
Audio - Visual Equipment Accessories
• Speaker Grille: Covering the outside of the cinema audio, it is injection - molded from ABS and punched, with mesh holes about 1 - 2mm in diameter. It can protect the internal components of the speaker from dust and debris without hindering sound transmission, ensuring the sound effect is restored. The edge of the grille is connected to the speaker shell by a buckle, making it easy to disassemble and maintain.
• Projector Lens Protection Cover: Injection - molded from transparent PC, it is round or square, matching the size of the projector lens. It covers the lens when the equipment is idle to prevent dust from adhering and affecting the projection clarity. The surface of the cover is smooth to avoid scratching the lens.
Injection Molding Products in the Catering Area
Food Containers
• Popcorn Bucket: Injection - molded from PS into a conical bucket, with capacities ranging from 46oz to 85oz. The bucket body is printed with cinema promotional patterns. The edge of the bucket mouth is injection - molded into a curled design to enhance strength and avoid scratching hands, and the bottom of the bucket is provided with anti - slip lines to prevent it from tipping over when placed. Some buckets have handles for the convenience of the audience to carry.
Beverage Cup Lid: Adapted to cinema paper cups or plastic cups, it is injection - molded from PE, divided into flat lids and straw lids. The flat lid is used to seal hot drinks to prevent hot gas from leaking and causing scalds; the straw lid reserves a straw insertion hole, and a silicone sealing ring is arranged in the hole to prevent beverage leakage. The hole position must be precise during injection molding to closely fit the straw.
