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Fruit Basket Mold
This fruit basket mold is built around airflow and stack stability for fresh produce handling. The vent pattern promotes circulation while keeping the walls strong for repeated stacking in transport and storage. Clean interior surfaces and an ergonomic carry profile make it suitable for wholesale and retail use.
Cycle Time
25-30 seconds
Mold Life
Typical 300,000-500,000 shots
Material
PP / HDPE
Key Features
- Ventilation layout for produce airflow
- Stackable rim geometry
- Ergonomic carry points
- Smooth interior for easy cleaning
- Logo pad area available
Best Fit
- • Fresh produce supply chains (farm to wholesale)
- • Ventilation-sensitive fruits and vegetables
- • Stackable logistics for cold rooms
Process Notes
- • Optimized for PP/HDPE with stable cooling
- • Hot runner recommended for consistent hole quality
- • Regular core pin inspection for long runs
Design Focus
- • Ventilation pattern layout
- • Stackable rim geometry
- • Ergonomic carry points
Technical Specifications
| Product Size | 400 x 300 x 150 mm |
| Mold Size | 600 x 500 x 450 mm |
| Cavity | 1 cavity |
| Steel | P20 / 718H |
| Hardness | 28-32 HRC |
| Runner System | Hot Runner |
| Ejection | Stripper Plate |
Applications
Farm collection
Produce wholesale markets
Cold storage handling
Supermarket back-room
Built for Produce Flow, Not Just Storage
Fresh produce baskets are handled dozens of times between harvest and retail. This mold focuses on two priorities: airflow and stacking stability. The vent layout keeps produce breathing during cooling, while the rim geometry prevents shifting when baskets are stacked in trucks and cold rooms.
Where It Performs Best
The design is tailored for farm collection, wholesale markets, and supermarket back-room use. For exporters, the basket profile supports palletized loading without sacrificing airflow, helping maintain quality during longer transit windows.
Vent Layout + Stack Rim = Stable Logistics
The vent pattern is distributed to keep airflow consistent across sidewalls without weakening the corners. We use a balanced gate layout so the ribs fill evenly and the basket stays square after cooling.
Key Engineering Points
- Vent ratio tuned for produce cooling while keeping ribs rigid
- Stack rim designed to lock into the basket below and reduce sliding
- Cooling channels placed around ribs and handles to control warpage
- Draft angles sized for clean ejection without scuff marks
Why Choose Our Fruit Basket Mold
64 precision-engineered ventilation holes for optimal produce freshness
Stackable 8-high design with load targets up to 40kg total per stack (application dependent)
CFD-optimized airflow pattern can help reduce spoilage in some supply chains
Food-grade PP/HDPE compatible, meets FDA requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our Fruit Basket Mold
Can you adjust the vent size for different produce?
Yes. We can tune the vent diameter and pattern based on produce size and cooling requirements while keeping the basket structurally stable.
Do you offer drainage options for washed produce?
We can add bottom drainage slots or adjust the base grid to help water exit quickly after washing.
How many baskets can be stacked in transport?
Stacking height depends on produce weight and handling method. We design the rim geometry for stable stacking and can advise on safe stack limits for your use case.
What materials are recommended?
PP and HDPE are both common. We can recommend a grade based on temperature range, impact resistance, and food-contact requirements.
Can you add branding on the basket?
Yes. We can include a logo pad or embossed branding area on the sidewall.
Can the basket color be matched to our brand?
Yes. We can match Pantone/RAL color codes via masterbatch selection.
