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Material: |
Bakelite Phenolic |
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Size: |
155mm， 175mm |
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Weight: |
100g, 130g |
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OEM: |
Customized welcome |
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FOB Port: |
Ningbo, China |
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Sample lead time: |
10days |
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MOQ: |
1500pcs |
Phenolic cookware long handles are produced by compression or injection molding, and their surface quality, dimensional stability and production cost depend heavily on mold performance.
The service life of a phenolic long handle mold is not fixed. It varies with mold steel grade, hardness, surface treatment, molding conditions, part complexity, filler content in the phenolic material, and maintenance frequency.
In general, a well-made mold using hardened alloy steel can reach 100,000 to 300,000 shots or more, while a low-grade soft-steel mold may fail after only 20,000 to 80,000 shots.
Common failure modes include abrasive wear, corrosion, surface scratching, edge chipping, dimensional change, and poor cosmetic finish.
To extend mold life, process control and maintenance are essential at below 4 parts.
1. Controlling molding temperature, pressure, cycle time, venting and release-agent usage should be stabilized.
2. The mold should be cleaned after each production run, kept dry, and protected with rust-prevention oil.
3. Core pins, cavities, ejector pins and gate areas should be inspected regularly for wear, scratches or deformation.
4. Minor surface damage should be repaired early before it affects part quality.
When selecting mold material, manufacturers should balance wear resistance, hardness stability, corrosion resistance, polishability and cost. P20 steel is often used for low-volume trials or less demanding parts, but it offers only moderate wear resistance. H13 steel is a better choice for higher volume production because it provides good hardness, heat resistance and toughness. S136 steel is particularly suitable when corrosion resistance and high surface finish are required, especially for phenolic materials that may contain fillers or generate acidic byproducts during molding. For high-quality black phenolic handles, mold steel with proper hardness and corrosion resistance is usually recommended.
If you are not good at choosing the right material, please contact us, we will make the mould for you.
Can you do small qty order?
We accept small quantity order for the cookware handles.
What’s your package ?
Poly bag / bulk packing,etc
Can you provide some samples?
We will supply sample for your check of the quality and matching with your cookware body. Please just contact us.
