In the toy industry, safety is always a top priority. Plastic toy injection moulds are often designed with safety and compliance in mind. Many moulds are crafted to meet international safety standards, ensuring that the toys produced are free of hazardous materials, such as phthalates, lead, and BPA (Bisphenol A). These materials are harmful to children and can pose serious health risks if used in toys.
Additionally, plastic toy injection moulds can be designed to incorporate tamper-proof features and provide secure designs to prevent the risk of small parts becoming detachable and posing choking hazards. Moulds can also be created to ensure toys have smooth, rounded edges, minimizing the risk of injury during play.
The primary function of a plastic toy injection mould is to form the shape of the toy. During the injection moulding process, molten plastic is injected into the mould cavity under high pressure. The plastic takes the exact shape of the cavity, solidifying as it cools. The precision of the mould ensures that the toy's design is accurately replicated with consistent dimensions and quality in each production cycle.
Whether it's a simple toy block or a highly detailed action figure, the injection mould allows for the production of toys with a high degree of design complexity. The mould can be tailored to create toys with intricate features, including detailed facial expressions, movable limbs, or textured surfaces.
Another key function of plastic toy injection moulds is enabling high-volume production. Once a mould is created, it can be used to produce thousands, or even millions, of identical toys in a relatively short period. This is especially beneficial for the toy industry, where mass production is necessary to meet the demands of the market. The speed and efficiency of the injection moulding process make it possible to produce large quantities of toys quickly, reducing lead times and ensuring that manufacturers can fulfill orders promptly.
Plastic toy injection moulds support the use of various materials, allowing manufacturers to choose the best plastic resin for the toy being produced. Common plastics used for toy manufacturing include ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), PE (Polyethylene), and PP (Polypropylene). Each material has unique properties, such as strength, flexibility, and resilience, making it suitable for different types of toys.
The injection moulding process is versatile enough to accommodate these different materials, ensuring that manufacturers can select the right plastic for the toy's intended use while maintaining high production quality.
Core &Cavity Steel 718H, 2738H S136 etc.
Mould base & Standard Component DME, HASCO, Self-made etc.
Steel hardness HRC32-52
Plastic material PP, HDPE.ABS, HIPS etc.
Injection System big gate cold runner, point cold runner , hot runner
Ejector System eject plate, slider, injection pin with air
Cycle Time 13s-40s