While handles may not be the first component considered in the designing of a product, it can have a lasting effect on the aesthetics and overall reputation of the product. It is important to choose components that significantly impact how the user feels about a product. One wrong choice can have a lasting effect on the perception of the product, even if the overall product works well. We have all experienced a soft touch handle that starts to shed material with extended use or worse breaks under stress. Handles like this may do the job temporarily but could affect the product reputation over time. With that said, as a product designer there is a constant tension between durability, feel and added cost. Choosing a premium soft touch handle provides the perfect balance of functionality, durability and aesthetic appeal.

The month of February is well-known for Groundhog's Day, Valentine's Day and of course, Presidents' Day.  There are so many Presidents' Day sales out there because everyone is always looking to save a few Washingtons and Lincolns on their purchases.

Davies Molding has been molding knobs, handles, cases and custom components for over 80 years.  One of our molding capabilities is two-shot injection molding.  We often refer to the two-shot parts as "soft touch" since this process involves combining hard plastics with soft materials.

Our 4570 Soft Touch Handle is showing up more in more in new industrial applications.  Here are the top 3 trends in industrial pull handles that's driving the success: