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ABOUT MOLD BASIS

Mold bases are fundamental components in the plastic injection molding process, serving as the structural framework for molds. These bases provide stability and alignment for the mold cavities, ensuring precise and consistent part production. Typically made from durable materials like steel or aluminum, mold bases are designed to withstand high pressures and temperatures during the injection process.

One of the peculiarities of mold bases is their customization potential. They can be tailored to accommodate various mold designs, allowing manufacturers to optimize production efficiency and reduce cycle times. Additionally, mold bases often incorporate features such as cooling channels and ejector systems, which enhance the molding process by improving heat dissipation and facilitating part removal.

Furthermore, the choice of mold base impacts the overall cost and lifespan of the mold. Investing in high-quality mold bases can lead to significant long-term savings by minimizing maintenance and replacement needs, ultimately enhancing productivity in the plastic injection industry.

MOLD BASIS CONFIGURATOR

Side Gate System

side gate system

The side gate system in plastic injection molds is a method of material entry that allows molten plastic to flow into the mold cavity from the side, rather than the traditional top-down approach. This design minimizes the risk of sink marks and improves surface quality by reducing the distance the plastic travels. Side gates enable better control of the fill pattern, leading to more uniform part thickness. They are particularly useful for complex geometries and multi-cavity molds. Additionally, side gates can facilitate easier part removal and reduce cycle times, enhancing overall production efficiency.

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Three Plate System

three plate system

A three-plate mold is a type of injection mold used in plastic manufacturing, consisting of three main plates: the front, back, and a middle plate. This design allows for the separation of the parting line from the injection point, facilitating the production of complex shapes with multiple cavities.
Advantages include improved part quality, reduced cycle times, and the ability to use multiple materials or colors, capability of injecting thing parts.
Disadvantages involve higher initial costs, increased complexity in design and manufacturing, and the potential for longer setup times. Overall, three-plate molds are ideal for high-precision applications but may not be cost-effective for simpler designs.

three plate molds
general 2 TPM
Pin Point Gate System

pin point gate system

A pin point gate mold is a type of injection mold featuring a small, precise gate that allows molten plastic to enter the cavity. This gate is typically located at a specific point on the part, minimizing the impact on aesthetics and functionality.

Advantages include reduced material waste, improved surface finish, and minimized stress on the part, leading to better mechanical properties.

Disadvantages encompass potential clogging issues, limited flow rates, and the need for precise alignment during assembly. Overall, pin point gate molds are ideal for intricate designs but may require careful management during the injection process.

pin point dimensions guidelines
general
Configurator
STEP 1 - CHOOSE THE TYPE OF MOLD BASE YOU NEED
STEP 2 - CHOOSE YOUR CONFIGURATION
STEP 3 - CHOOSE THE MEASUREMENTS
Mold Code
PW
TP
RUNNER ST
ST
SP
SB
HIGHER SB
BP
ERP
EP
2740-FAH-A60-B60-335
270
35
25
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40
80
100
25
15
20
2740-FAH-A70-B70-355
270
35
25
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40
80
100
25
15
20
2740-FAH-A80-B80-375
270
35
25
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40
80
100
25
15
20
2740-FAH-A90-B90-395
270
35
25
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40
80
100
25
15
20
2740-FAH-A100-B100-415
270
35
25
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40
80
100
25
15
20
2740-FAH-A110-B110-435
270
35
25
--
40
80
100
25
15
20
2740-FAH-A120-B120-455
270
35
25
--
40
80
100
25
15
20
2740-FCH-A30-B30-235
270
35
25
--
--
80
100
25
15
20
2740-FCH-A35-B35-245
270
35
25
--
--
80
100
25
15
20
2740-FCH-A40-B40-255
270
35
25
--
--
80
100
25
15
20
2740-FCH-A50-B50-275
270
35
25
--
--
80
100
25
15
20
2740-FCH-A60-B60-295
270
35
25
--
--
80
100
25
15
20
2740-FCH-A70-B70-315
270
35
25
--
--
80
100
25
15
20
2740-FCH-A80-B80-335
270
35
25
--
--
80
100
25
15
20
2740-FCH-A90-B90-355
270
35
25
--
--
80
100
25
15
20
2740-FCH-A100-B100-375
270
35
25
--
--
80
100
25
15
20
2740-FCH-A110-B110-395
270
35
25
--
--
80
100
25
15
20
2740-FCH-A120-B120-415
270
35
25
--
--
80
100
25
15
20
2740-GAH-A30-B30-250
270
35
--
--
40
80
100
25
15
20
2740-GAH-A35-B35-260
270
35
--
--
40
80
100
25
15
20
2740-GAH-A40-B40-270
270
35
--
--
40
80
100
25
15
20
2740-GAH-A50-B50-290
270
35
--
--
40
80
100
25
15
20
2740-GAH-A60-B60-310
270
35
--
--
40
80
100
25
15
20
2740-GAH-A70-B70-330
270
35
--
--
40
80
100
25
15
20
2740-GAH-A80-B80-350
270
35
--
--
40
80
100
25
15
20
2740-GAH-A90-B90-370
270
35
--
--
40
80
100
25
15
20
2740-GAH-A100-B100-390
270
35
--
--
40
80
100
25
15
20
2740-GAH-A110-B110-410
270
35
--
--
40
80
100
25
15
20
2740-GAH-A120-B120-430
270
35
--
--
40
80
100
25
15
20
2740-GCH-A30-B30-210
270
35
--
--
--
80
100
25
15
20
2740-GCH-A35-B35-220
270
35
--
--
--
80
100
25
15
20
2740-GCH-A40-B40-230
270
35
--
--
--
80
100
25
15
20
2740-GCH-A50-B50-250
270
35
--
--
--
80
100
25
15
20
2740-GCH-A60-B60-270
270
35
--
--
--
80
100
25
15
20
2740-GCH-A70-B70-290
270
35
--
--
--
80
100
25
15
20
2740-GCH-A80-B80-310
270
35
--
--
--
80
100
25
15
20
2740-GCH-A90-B90-330
270
35
--
--
--
80
100
25
15
20
2740-GCH-A100-B100-350
270
35
--
--
--
80
100
25
15
20
2740-GCH-A110-B110-370
270
35
--
--
--
80
100
25
15
20
2740-GCH-A120-B120-390
270
35
--
--
--
80
100
25
15
20
2930-FAI-A30-B30-295
350
35
25
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FAI-A35-B35-305
350
35
25
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FAI-A40-B40-315
350
35
25
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FAI-A50-B50-335
350
35
25
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FAI-A60-B60-355
350
35
25
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FAI-A70-B70-375
350
35
25
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FAI-A80-B80-395
350
35
25
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FAI-A90-B90-415
350
35
25
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FAI-A100-B100-435
350
35
25
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FAI-A110-B110-455
350
35
25
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FAI-A120-B120-475
350
35
25
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FCI-A30-B30-255
350
35
25
--
--
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FCI-A35-B35-265
350
35
25
--
--
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FCI-A40-B40-275
350
35
25
--
--
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FCI-A50-B50-295
350
35
25
--
--
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FCI-A60-B60-315
350
35
25
--
--
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FCI-A70-B70-335
350
35
25
--
--
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FCI-A80-B80-355
350
35
25
--
--
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FCI-A90-B90-375
350
35
25
--
--
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FCI-A100-B100-395
350
35
25
--
--
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FCI-A110-B110-415
350
35
25
--
--
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FCI-A120-B120-435
350
35
25
--
--
90
100
25
20
25
2930-GAI-A30-B30-270
350
35
--
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-GAI-A35-B35-280
350
35
--
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-GAI-A40-B40-290
350
35
--
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-GAI-A50-B50-310
350
35
--
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-GAI-A60-B60-330
350
35
--
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-GAI-A70-B70-350
350
35
--
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-GAI-A80-B80-370
350
35
--
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-GAI-A90-B90-390
350
35
--
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-GAI-A100-B100-410
350
35
--
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-GAI-A110-B110-430
350
35
--
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-GAI-A120-B120-450
350
35
--
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-GCI-A30-B30-230
350
35
--
--
--
90
100
25
20
25
2930-GCI-A35-B35-240
350
35
--
--
--
90
100
25
20
25
2930-GCI-A40-B40-250
350
35
--
--
--
90
100
25
20
25
2930-GCI-A50-B50-270
350
35
--
--
--
90
100
25
20
25
2930-GCI-A60-B60-290
350
35
--
--
--
90
100
25
20
25
2930-GCI-A70-B70-310
350
35
--
--
--
90
100
25
20
25
2930-GCI-A80-B80-330
350
35
--
--
--
90
100
25
20
25
2930-GCI-A90-B90-350
350
35
--
--
--
90
100
25
20
25
2930-GCI-A100-B100-370
350
35
--
--
--
90
100
25
20
25
2930-GCI-A110-B110-390
350
35
--
--
--
90
100
25
20
25
2930-GCI-A120-B120-410
350
35
--
--
--
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FAH-A30-B30-295
290
35
25
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FAH-A35-B35-305
290
35
25
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FAH-A40-B40-315
290
35
25
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FAH-A50-B50-335
290
35
25
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FAH-A60-B60-355
290
35
25
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FAH-A70-B70-375
290
35
25
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FAH-A80-B80-395
290
35
25
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FAH-A90-B90-415
290
35
25
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FAH-A100-B100-435
290
35
25
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FAH-A110-B110-455
290
35
25
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FAH-A120-B120-475
290
35
25
--
40
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FCH-A30-B30-255
290
35
25
--
--
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FCH-A35-B35-265
290
35
25
--
--
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FCH-A40-B40-275
290
35
25
--
--
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FCH-A50-B50-295
290
35
25
--
--
90
100
25
20
25
2930-FCH-A60-B60-315
290
35
25
--
--
90
100
25
20
25

* ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MM
* CLICK ON THE CODE TO ACCESS THE ITEM SPECIFICATION

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