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Shopping Basket Mold
This shopping basket mold targets daily retail use with a durable handle mechanism and balanced wall thickness. The basket profile supports branding and consistent stacking during checkout or storage. Designed for reliable performance in high-traffic stores.
Cycle Time
35-40 seconds
Mold Life
Typical 300,000-500,000 shots
Material
PP / HDPE
Key Features
- Double folding handles for easy carry
- Reinforced handle mounts
- Logo customization panel
- Smooth interior surface
- Stackable when empty
Best Fit
- • Retail supermarkets and convenience stores
- • High-frequency handle use environments
- • Branding and color matching requirements
Process Notes
- • Handle hinge needs balanced fill for durability
- • Hot runner recommended for surface finish
- • Reinforced handle zones for long service life
Design Focus
- • Double-handle structure
- • Logo and branding panel
- • Smooth interior surface
Technical Specifications
| Product Size | 480 x 320 x 280 mm |
| Mold Size | 750 x 600 x 550 mm |
| Cavity | 1 cavity |
| Steel | P20 / 718H |
| Hardness | 28-32 HRC |
| Runner System | Hot Runner |
| Ejection | Hydraulic Cylinder |
Applications
Supermarkets
Grocery chains
Convenience stores
Retail warehouses
Built for Daily Retail Use
Shopping baskets are used all day, every day. This mold focuses on handle durability, clean surfaces, and stable stacking behind checkout.
Retail Use Cases
Ideal for supermarkets, convenience stores, and warehouse clubs that require repeatable quality and consistent branding across multiple stores.
Handle Durability and Surface Finish
The handle hinge is the highest stress area. We reinforce the hinge mounts and keep wall thickness balanced to avoid sink marks while maintaining strength.
Key Engineering Points
- Handle hinge geometry tuned for repeated folding cycles
- Balanced gate layout for uniform fill and clean finish
- Logo panel designed for crisp branding without distortion
Why Choose Our Shopping Basket Mold
High fold-cycle handle mechanism with reinforced design
25kg load capacity with a safety factor (application dependent)
Custom branding area 150x80mm on each side
Pantone/RAL color matching available
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our Shopping Basket Mold
Can you add our logo on the basket?
Yes. We can include an embossed or debossed logo panel on the sidewall for long-term branding.
Can you match Pantone or RAL colors?
Yes. We can match brand colors using masterbatch and provide color samples for approval.
Is the basket stackable when empty?
Yes. The rim geometry allows stable stacking behind checkout and in storage areas.
Are multiple basket sizes available?
We can scale dimensions while keeping the same handle design and stacking alignment.
Which materials are recommended?
PP is common for retail baskets. HDPE is available when higher impact resistance is required.
