Design of high-speed moulds for thin-wall plastic packaging
The production of thin-wall plastic packaging, with thicknesses ranging from 0.35 to 0.5 mm, requires the use of so-called high-speed moulds. These moulds enable very high production rates with short cycle times, meeting industrial demands for volume.
Our moulds are designed with optimized cooling circuits, high-performance steels, and specific surface treatments. This engineering ensures outstanding strength and exceptional durability.
Whether for packaging made of PP, PET, or bio-based materials, we offer tailor-made solutions that combine industrial performance with a commitment to eco-design.
Products
- Trays: butter trays, leak-proof trays, tamper-evident trays.
- Containers for spreadable products and other dairy items.
- Reusable cups and reusable plates.
- Lids: round, square, rectangular.
- Horticultural pots.
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FAQ
High-speed moulds for thin-walled packaging
A high-cadence mold is a tool specially designed to enable very fast production cycles, often under 5 seconds.
It is designed for the manufacture of thin plastic parts, such as thin-walled packaging. Thanks to optimized cooling circuits, high-performance materials and precise design, it guarantees maximum productivity, while maintaining consistent quality.
This type of mold is indispensable for high-volume production, particularly in the food, beverage and snack sectors.
Thin-walled packaging requires a perfectly adapted mold, because injecting material into thin cavities requires high pressure and very precise thermal control. A standard mold would not be able to achieve the required speed and finesse.
A mold dedicated to thin walls is designed to optimize rapid filling, ensure reliable ejection and preserve part integrity despite their low thickness.
It also allows us to use less plastic, while meeting strength standards.
High-speed moulds for thin-walled packaging are compatible with a wide range of thermoplastic materials. The most common are polypropylene (PP), PP PCR (post-consumer recycled plastic), PET and certain bio-based materials.
SIMON adapts each mold to the material used, to guarantee good material flow, optimum surface quality and perfect dimensional stability, even with materials that are more complex to process.
Yes, SIMON is committed to eco-design right from the development phase. We optimize wall thicknesses to reduce the amount of plastic used, without compromising packaging strength.
We also design moulds compatible with recycled or biosourced materials, and support our customers in their ecological transition projects.
The aim is to combine industrial performance, environmental responsibility and compliance with new market requirements.
Discover SIMON’s Expertise
We develop custom injection moulds for complex and high-volume applications.
Moulds
Responds to high production volumes. Increased productivity & optimized part price.
Moulds
Ultra-fast cycle times, precision centering and the ability to produce and decorate packaging at the same time.
Moulds
Double the output while maintaining the size of the injection molding machine.
Moulds
Ideal for technical or tight plastic threads. Electric unscrewing to guarantee precise release and repeatability.
Inserts
Industrial flexibility thanks to the possibility of using a single base mould for several cavity sizes.
