Plastic Crucifixes and Crosses
Plastic Crucifixes and Crosses
Plastic crucifixes and crosses account for 9 items. They are the plastic counterparts of the metal crucifix family, for caskets that use plastic decoration. A crucifix carries a figure, a cross does not, and the two are grouped because they share mouldings, finishes and mounting.
The pieces are ABS or PP injection mouldings, vacuum metallised and coloured gold, silver, copper or bronze. They are decorative, and this page states that plainly: no load rating is given for a plastic crucifix or cross, and none should be asked for. Their value is in their appearance and their match to the handles on the same casket.
Matching a plastic crucifix to a metal handle requires care, because metallised plastic and plated metal render differently on screen even when they are meant to be the same colour. The finish guide recommends matching against a physical sample, and samples are available for most products before a bulk order, which is the reliable method for this family.
The minimum order quantity varies by product, lead time is typically 30 days after order confirmation, and payment is by telegraphic transfer or letter of credit. Shipments leave Wenzhou by full or less than container load. For repeat orders, confirm the finish again.
Mounting a plastic crucifix
Mounting a plastic crucifix follows the same principles as mounting a metal one, with one additional caution: the plastic body is lighter and its metallised layer is thin, so it should be handled gently and mounted without force. A plastic crucifix forced into position can crack or can wear through its metallic layer at the mounting point, and either defect will be visible on the finished casket.
The finish of a plastic crucifix should be checked against a physical sample of the handles it must match, because metallised plastic and plated metal render colour differently. A sample set, with one crucifix and one handle in the intended finish, is the reliable check, and samples are available for most products before a bulk order. For repeat orders, the finish should be confirmed again against the previous sample.
Checking a plastic crucifix sample
A plastic crucifix sample should be mounted on a real casket and checked for finish, fit and handling, with particular care for its metallised layer. Check the finish against the metal handles it must match, check that the mounting does not crack the plastic body or wear the metallic layer at the mounting point, and check that the piece feels secure once mounted. A plastic crucifix that passes those checks can be ordered with confidence, while one that cracks, wears or mismatches should be raised before a quantity is ordered.
Before payment, confirm the model number, material, finish, quantity, lead time and any load-test record for your order with the sales team.