Plastic Paint Bucket Mold | Topworks
Paint Bucket Mold
Topworks Plastic Mold

Plastic Paint
Bucket Mold
& Thin Wall
Container Mould

Over 15 years of experience in the plastic mold industry. One stop shop from design to delivery — fast turnarounds, uncompromising quality.

15+
Years Experience
1M+
Mold Life Shots
9
Size Variants
0.5L — 25L Capacities
Beryllium Copper Cooling
Hotrunner System
Air Poppet Valve Ejection
DIN 1.2738 / 1.2311 / 1.2316 Steel
HDPE / PE Material

Your Full-Set Mold Partner

With over 15 years of experience in the plastic mold industry, Topworks is your one stop shop for all your paint bucket molds (or paint pail mould), thin wall container mould needs. From design to delivery, we provide quick turnarounds and high quality products that you can rely on.

Our company provides high-quality paint bucket molds that have helped us become one of the leading providers in the plastic injection mold industry. We have a skilled and knowledgeable staff who are dedicated to providing our customers with the best possible experience.

Topworks is capable of manufacturing a full set of paint bucket (lid, bucket and handles), in a timely manner, and has the ability to manufacture custom assembling, stamping, and packaging services when necessary.

We are able to design, manufacture and supply your plastic mold requirements, regardless of the complexity of the designs. Prototypes and bucket mold production are completed in-house, so that we can meet the individual requirements of each project.

Paint Bucket Mold Video
Thin Wall Container Mould
Beryllium Copper Neck Design

Our plastic paint bucket mould, thin wall container mould and paint pail mould cover 0.5L, 1L, 3L, 5L, 10L, 18L, 20L, 25L — with Beryllium Copper (BeCu) for superior cooling performance.

Beryllium Copper &
Octagon Lock System

The beryllium copper on the core top and cavity neck delivers superior cooling for the mould. Our latest design for the core and cavity prolongs mold life significantly: the original paint bucket mould alignment and lock system used a round design, while we now use an octagon step for better alignment, lock strength, and extended mold life.

paint bucket mould 10L new design
10L — New octagon step design for better alignment and extended mold life
paint bucket mould 10L old design
10L — Previous round step design (legacy)
paint bucket mold
Paint bucket mold — core detail
plastic paint bucket mould
Plastic paint bucket mould — assembly view

Mold Configurations

10L Thin Wall
Paint Bucket Mould
+ Thin Wall Bucket
  • Hotrunner1 drop — HOTSET heating coils
  • Cavity SteelDIN 1.2738 + Beryllium Copper
  • Core SteelDIN 1.2311 + Beryllium Copper
  • Plastic MaterialHDPE
  • Cycle Time19 sec (High-speed)
  • EjectionAir Poppet Valve
  • Mold Life1,000,000 shots
  • Delivery Time60 days
500ML Thin Wall
Thin Wall
Container Mold
  • Mold Cavity1
  • Hotrunner1 drop — HOTSET heating coils
  • Cavity SteelDIN 1.2316 + Beryllium Copper
  • Core SteelDIN 1.2738 + Beryllium Copper
  • Plastic MaterialPE
  • Cycle Time5 sec (High-speed)
  • EjectionAir Poppet Valve
  • Mold Life5,000,000 shots
  • Delivery Time50 days
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Ten Pointers for Better
Paint Bucket Mold Production

Although the criteria and the technology used to produce paint bucket molds have changed dramatically in recent years, the basic rules for developing a mold that meets the original design criteria have not changed. These tips are based on more than 30 years of experience in paint bucket mould manufacturing. As any paint bucket mould manufacturer will tell you, all too often there is incomplete information available at the onset of a program — this is like having only half the map.

01
Design with specified cost and time criteria
The old rule of “good, fast and cheap” still applies. There always seems to be time for rework, but it is better to allow reasonable time in the design stage for review and correction.
02
Ensure design specs are producible with existing technology
Programs like Solidworks and rapid prototyping can provide early insight into potential problems before metal gets cut. Provide the engineering group with full specifications — leave nothing out.
03
Share your design philosophy with your moldmaker
Many paint bucket mould manufacturers design new molds based on their current inventory. Invite your moldmaker to make suggestions that can enhance moldability and speed up production.
04
Set clear mold life and capacity guidelines before manufacturing
A clear definition of expected performance and service requirements helps save money upfront. If your product may be modified in a short period, the engineering group can design accordingly.
05
Allow reasonable bench testing time prior to delivery
All too often a mold is delivered to meet a deadline without being fine-tuned in a lab situation. Your moldmaker should have the opportunity to run sample parts at their facility first.
06
Set up a weekly progress report during manufacturing
It helps to establish a regular contact point to ensure the project is on schedule and on budget. Regardless of project size, a weekly call eliminates assumptions.
07
Request clear maintenance guidelines for the mold
Poor storage, irregular mold cleaning, bad press maintenance, and ill-trained operators all contribute to poor mold performance. Ask your moldmaker for a care and maintenance instruction set.
08
Have a field rep present during initial start-up
Many molds have sustained serious damage requiring immediate repair due to poor installation. Having a technical representative on site the first time the mold is installed is good insurance.
09
Treat mold production as a collaborative effort
Mold making is a combination of science and art. Building a tool that works 24/7 demands careful planning at every phase. Allow your staff time to visit the mold shop facility during production.
10
Don’t cut corners
Giving the job to the lowest bidder might not make sense. Trying to squeeze the last dollar out of a paint bucket mould manufacturer’s estimate can end up doubling the cost of the project. Price is what you pay — cost is what you keep paying for a mold not built correctly.

What Our Customers Say

I’m glad to inform you that all plastic parts are perfect!!! We are delighted, and therefore there are good chances to continue our relationship for any coming new project.
Cristiano
Cristiano
Professional
Steven is an excellent professional with great knowledge and technical practice.
Paulo
Paulo
Professional
Steven is a very detail-oriented project manager and engineer who can solve problems creatively and also provides excellent service. It was a pleasure working with him.
David
David
Business CEO

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