Mold Plates

Common Mold Plate for Food Forming Machine

Any Type of Machine, Any Type of Material

MOLD PLATE MATERIALS
Selection of mold plate material should be determined based on several factors. The type of product being formed being a main determining factor of the material or type of mold plate needed.

Cast iron is the most commonly used material for mold plates. This material offers a lower cost to the TM-1 Alloy ™   alternative. Cast iron is generally used with pork and beef products.

TM-1 Alloy ™ plates generally have a longer life than any other mold plate. TM-1 Alloy ™ is generally used for beef, poultry, or seafood products; but can be used instead of cast iron to reduce mold plate replacement. 

Two-piece mold plates are made from a metal (Cast Iron or TM-1 Alloy ™ ) working mold plate that has excess material removed to reduce weight. A plastic insert is used to finish the mold plate and provide lubrication. These are recommended when the mold plate is thicker than 0.625” (15.88 mm).

Plastic mold plates are the lightest alternative for thick plates. However these plates do not last as long as any other mold plate. Generally, these type of plates are used for testing purposes or short production runs.

Aluminum mold plates with a Food Grade Hard Coat can be used for thick products also (Thickness>0.625” [15.9mm]). This type of mold plate has water connections on the mold plate to allow water to circulate.

Getting It Right the First Time Around!
Here at Tomahawk Manufacturing we work closely with our customers to ensure we get it right the first time around. Attention to detail is vital for your success as well as ours, and essential in the food forming industry. We are a vertically integrated company that controls the manufacturing process from start to finish; ensuring our customers receive quality tooling every time.
Dedicated tooling engineers will assist you through the design and quoting process by providing you with detailed drawings to help assist in the decision making process. Your initial inquiry will be confirmed by our engineers and have a quote delivered within 24 hours of the request. We ship all standard tooling orders in 3-5 business days, or sooner if needed.

Tooling Improvement Program

With Tomahawk's Continual tooling improvement program we supply our customers with a tooling report that provides a detailed discription of any damage or wear to current tooling. A Tomahawk representative mics and catalogs all tooling and provides a plan to optimize tooling proformance. 

Something For Everyone

Tomahawk offers mold plates for any type of forming machine in the meat forming industry. Uncommon plate styles and machines are no problem. Dedicated Tooling Engineers will confirm your request has been received and consistently return a quote/design within 24 hours.

Built to Last

We have strict process manufacturing guidelines set into place to ensure every shipment meets or exceeds industry standards. We are so confident in our product that we guarantee with proper installation and care our mold plates will last as long if not longer than our competitors.

Quicker Than the Rest, at about 20% Less on Average!

At Tomahawk Manufacturing Inc. we pride ourselves on providing quicker, more efficient forming solutions than our competitors. We ship most mold plate orders within 3-5 business days once the PO is received. By owning our manufacturing facility, it allows us to ship urgent orders the same day if necessary. The manufacturing process is thoroughly documented and controlled, resulting in a quality product every order. From conceptual design to the finished product, dedicated tooling engineers will work directly with you through the entire process. 

Main Office

1204 Pilgrim Rd., Plymouth, WI 53073 United States

Contact Us

+1 (920) 458-8008
sales@tomahawkmfg.com

EMEA Office 

Nijverheidsstraat 14-16, 2288 BB Rijswijk,
The Netherlands

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+31 70 222 7800

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