Production mould technical dossier
16CAV 2OZ sauce container mould for high-output PP condiment cup and lid production. The tooling is designed for 350T high-speed lines, targets cycle time within 6.5 seconds, and supports stable sealing fit for takeaway and food-service packaging.
Typical product
2OZ sauce cup and matching lid for takeaway seasoning and dip packaging
Machine matching
350T high-speed injection molding machine
Cycle time target
Within 6.5 seconds per shot, depending on resin and part weight
Cavity layout
16 cavities for high-output condiment cup production
Sealing focus
Cup-lid dimensional consistency for leak reduction in transport
Useful RFQ data
Cup and lid drawings, target gram weight, resin grade, filling temperature, output plan and automation method
Review the route from drawing and DFM through steel, trial and acceptance.
View evidenceSee how runner, gate and cavity balance are evaluated for repeatable filling.
View evidenceConnect product tolerances with CNC, EDM, inserts and component control.
View evidenceUnderstand dimensional verification and the inspection evidence available.
View evidenceHengqi proof system
Buyers do not evaluate the product concept alone. They also need evidence that the supplier can design, machine, measure, trial and support the mould through production acceptance.
60days
A controlled route from DFM and design approval through machining, trial, correction and acceptance.
3μm
Precision inspection supports dimensional verification for inserts, cores, cavities and critical interfaces.
60+
Engineering, machining, assembly, trial and project support are connected throughout the tooling programme.
300
Production and support resources cover mould development, manufacturing, inspection and after-sales response.
Hot runner and multi-cavity flow balance are reviewed around the real product and output target.
CNC, EDM, component fitting and CMM inspection are connected through the same manufacturing route.
Engineering support continues from drawing review and trial correction to production and after-sales response.
01 / Engineering review
Product geometry, resin, machine, cycle, lid or label and automation are reviewed as one system. The sections below explain the project-specific decisions buyers should confirm before steel is released.
Engineering checkpoint 01
This 2OZ sauce container mould is designed for high-volume condiment packaging where each shot must deliver consistent cup geometry and smooth demolding.
The same project can be engineered as a cup-and-lid system so buyers can stabilize sealing performance and reduce leakage complaints in distribution.
Engineering checkpoint 02
Cup wall thickness, lid engagement profile and resin flow balance directly influence cycle time and scrap rate for small-volume container programs.
Hengqi can review your target output, sample parts and machine data to tune cavity balance, cooling layout and hot runner selection before final tooling.
Engineering checkpoint 03
This mould is a good fit when the packaging line needs many small cups per hour and the buyer must control leakage, nesting, lid matching and take-out stability at the same time.
For accurate comparison between suppliers, confirm whether the project includes a separate lid mould, target stack height, filling temperature, resin shrinkage data and automation requirements.
Engineering checkpoint 04
Sampling should check cup rim roundness, lid closing force, nested stack release, drop leakage and whether the cup can be separated cleanly by the planned packing equipment.
For buyers running multiple sauce sizes, Hengqi can also review whether the same lid family, resin grade or automation setting can be shared across the portion cup program.
02 / Tooling specification
These values describe the current reference project. Final steel, cavity count, runner, machine and cycle target are confirmed from the customer product and production plan.
Typical product
2OZ sauce cup and matching lid for takeaway seasoning and dip packaging
Machine matching
350T high-speed injection molding machine
Cycle time target
Within 6.5 seconds per shot, depending on resin and part weight
Cavity layout
16 cavities for high-output condiment cup production
Sealing focus
Cup-lid dimensional consistency for leak reduction in transport
Useful RFQ data
Cup and lid drawings, target gram weight, resin grade, filling temperature, output plan and automation method
Front and rear mold material
Domestic 2344/S136
Mold base material
P20/4Cr13/customer specified
Runner options
Needle valve or needle point hot runner
Customization
Cup geometry, lid matching structure, logo texture and stackability
03 / Before shipment
The exact checklist is agreed for each project. These are the core records buyers normally use to confirm dimensions, function, output and correction closure before shipment.
View inspection processRecord the trial setup, resin, machine, process window, visible defects and required corrections.
Verify critical product and tooling dimensions against the approved drawing and agreed tolerances.
Check shot-to-shot consistency, thin-wall distribution and deformation risk across representative samples.
Review closure engagement, rim flatness, leak risk, opening force and stacking where the product requires it.
Confirm the practical cycle target under suitable resin, cooling, machine and automation conditions.
Provide agreed samples, trial video, inspection results and correction records for customer confirmation.
04 / Quotation checklist
A drawing or sample is the starting point. Machine, resin, output, closure and acceptance details allow Hengqi to review cavity layout, steel, runner, cooling and automation with fewer assumptions.
Product drawing or physical sample
Capacity, dimensions and target part weight
Resin grade and food-contact requirement
Target cavity number and annual output
Injection machine model and tonnage
Expected cycle time and automation plan
Matching lid, label or sealing requirement
Acceptance standard and delivery schedule
Send your drawing, sample photos and production target. Hengqi will review the project scope before preparing the quotation.
Start WhatsApp review Send formal inquiry05 / Buyer questions
Yes. Hengqi supports cup-and-lid matching projects and can align dimensions for better closure consistency.
The target cycle is within 6.5 seconds on a suitable 350T high-speed line, with final speed based on resin and product weight.
Please share cup and lid drawings or samples, resin type, expected output, machine details and quality requirements.
Small condiment cups are often packed and transported in bulk, so slight rim or lid variation can create leakage, loose stacking or closure problems.
Yes. If buyers share the target cup range early, Hengqi can review common lid strategy, stack geometry and production-changeover requirements before final mold design.
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