{"id":6332,"date":"2024-05-11T10:15:14","date_gmt":"2024-05-11T08:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hybster.com\/?post_type=documentation&p=6332"},"modified":"2026-05-11T12:33:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T10:33:56","slug":"price-of-a-plastic-injection-mould","status":"publish","type":"documentation","link":"https:\/\/hybster.com\/en\/documentation\/prix-dun-moule-injection-plastique\/","title":{"rendered":"Plastic injection mould pricing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\r\n

price of a plastic injection mould<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you are looking for a plastic injection mould, it is important to understand the factors that influence its price. The cost of a plastic injection mould varies depending on several elements.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Factors influencing the price of an injection mould<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. The complexity of the design: <\/strong>The more complex the mould design, the higher its price will be. Moulds with complex geometric shapes or fine details require more precise manufacturing and therefore a higher cost.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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2. The size of the mould:<\/strong> The size of the mould is also an important factor. Larger moulds require more raw material and a greater amount of work to manufacture, which results in a higher price.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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3. The mould material: <\/strong>The choice of material used to manufacture the plastic injection mould can also influence its price. Steel moulds are generally more expensive than aluminium ones, but they offer superior durability and longevity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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4. Mould lifespan:<\/strong> Linked to the mould material and its complexity, the mould's lifespan (desired warranty) is a determining factor in the price of an injection mould.
At Hybster, we use mould classes Plastic Industry Association (Plastics Industry Association)<\/a> they are read as follows:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Volumes<\/th>\r\nVery big<\/th>\r\nBig<\/th>\r\nAverage<\/th>\r\nSmall<\/th>\r\nPrototypes<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
Mould classification<\/strong><\/td>\r\n101<\/strong><\/td>\r\n102<\/strong><\/td>\r\n103<\/strong><\/td>\r\n104<\/strong><\/td>\r\n105<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Number of cycles<\/td>\r\n1,000,000<\/td>\r\nUnder 500,000<\/td>\r\nUnder 100,000<\/td>\r\nUnder 50,000<\/td>\r\nUnder 500<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Stainless steel casing<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\nO<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Stainless steel fingerprint door plates.<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\nO<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Mould blocks, hardened (depending on the material to be injected)<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\nO<\/td>\r\nO<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Pre-treated steel cavity inserts<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\nO<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Aluminium Cavity inserts<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Spare parts supplied with the mould<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\nO<\/td>\r\nO<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Runnerless mould design (Hot Runner)<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\nO<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Drawers \/ Automatic movements<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\nO<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Guided ejection system<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\nO<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Pressure plates at parting line<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\nO<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Spare parts supplied with the mould<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\nO<\/td>\r\nO<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Complete 2D \/ 3D Drawings<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\nS<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Cost transparency<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It is essential to work with a plastic injection mould supplier who offers complete cost transparency. This means you should have a clear understanding of all the costs associated with the mould manufacture, such as design costs, manufacturing fees, and delivery costs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Total cost transparency allows you to make informed decisions and plan your budget more accurately. Be sure to ask your plastic injection mould supplier for a detailed quote before committing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In conclusion, the price of an injection mould for plastic depends on various factors such as design complexity, mould size, and the material used. To obtain an accurate price, it is important to work with a transparent supplier who will provide you with a detailed quote.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":1526,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false},"famille-de-documentation":[966],"class_list":["post-6332","documentation","type-documentation","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","famille-de-documentation-moules-dinjection"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t