Mould Storage Trolleys

Scope

We proposed manufacturing spring-loaded trolleys for our customer to enhance efficiency, safety, and ease of use in their operations. The spring-loaded mechanism ensured automatic height adjustment, reducing strain on workers and improving ergonomics, which helped prevent workplace injuries. Additionally, these trolleys offered better load stability, minimising product damage during transport. By customising the design to meet the customer’s specific needs, we optimised their workflow, increased productivity, and provided a cost-effective material handling solution.

Solution

Project REF: AD-2746-2025-01-1 / 12975-P1

The Importance of Multiple Mould Storage Trolleys in a Manufacturing Workflow

In a manufacturing or production environment, having multiple mould storage trolleys plays a crucial role in streamlining operations, improving efficiency, and maintaining a safe and organised workspace. These trolleys are designed to store, transport, and manage moulds used in injection moulding, metal stamping, die casting, and other production processes. Here’s why having multiple trolleys on the shop floor is essential for an optimised workflow:

1. Improved Efficiency & Reduced Downtime

• Faster Mould Changes: In high-volume production, quick mould changes are essential to meet demand. With multiple trolleys, operators can pre-load moulds for the next production run, reducing downtime between changeovers.
• Workstation Readiness: Instead of fetching moulds from a centralised storage area, having designated trolleys at different stations ensures that the necessary moulds are readily available, minimising delays.

2. Enhanced Safety & Ergonomics

• Minimised Heavy Lifting: Moulds can be extremely heavy, making manual handling dangerous. Using multiple trolleys allows workers to transport moulds safely without excessive lifting, reducing strain and workplace injuries.
• Reduced Congestion: If all moulds are stored in one location, workers may struggle with bottlenecks and clutter. Spreading storage across multiple trolleys improves accessibility and movement on the shop floor.

3. Organised Storage & Inventory Management

• Dedicated Trolleys for Specific Moulds: Assigning specific trolleys for different product lines or mould types helps keep the workspace organised and prevents mix-ups.
• Easy Identification & Tracking: Labelled or categorised trolleys allow for faster retrieval and reduce the risk of misplaced moulds, improving overall workflow efficiency.
• Protection from Damage: Properly stored moulds on trolleys are less likely to be dropped, scratched, or exposed to environmental factors like dust or moisture, extending their lifespan.

4. Increased Production Flexibility

• Simultaneous Operations: With multiple trolleys, different moulds can be prepped and staged in different areas, enabling multiple teams to work simultaneously without interference.
• Adapting to Production Demands: As demand fluctuates, additional trolleys can be deployed to accommodate different product lines, keeping production flexible and scalable.

5. Space Optimisation

• Mobile Storage Solution: Instead of taking up permanent space in racks or shelves, mould storage trolleys provide a dynamic storage system, allowing moulds to be moved as needed.
• Efficient Shop Floor Layout: By distributing moulds across multiple trolleys, workspace congestion is reduced, creating a more efficient and safer environment.

Conclusion

Incorporating multiple mould storage trolleys into a manufacturing or production workflow ensures faster mould changes, safer handling, improved organisation, and greater production flexibility. This ultimately leads to increased productivity, reduced downtime, and a smoother, more efficient operation on the shop floor.

A mould storage trolley is a specialised cart designed for storing, organising, and transporting moulds used in manufacturing processes. It features a heavy-duty frame, multiple shelves or drawers, and durable wheels for easy mobility. These trolleys improve workplace safety, optimise storage space, and enhance efficiency by providing quick access to moulds in industries like injection moulding, metal stamping, automotive, and aerospace. Some models include sliding shelves, locking mechanisms, or crane integration for safer handling of heavy moulds.

Mould storage trollies are used across a multitude of different industries. Key industries include:

1. Plastics & Injection Moulding – For storing and transporting injection moulds used in plastic part production.
2. Metal Stamping & Die Casting – Helps manage heavy stamping dies and casting moulds in metal manufacturing.
3. Automotive – Used in the production of car parts, ensuring quick mould changes for efficiency.
4. Aerospace – Supports the storage of precision moulds for aircraft components.
5. Rubber & Tire Manufacturing – For organising and moving moulds used in rubber and tire production.

Acres have a range of standard products but also support clients with custom machinery and medium-high volume products such as trolleys, stillages etc. 

We have manufactured lots of different tables / workstations / workbenches for various industries.

We also manufacture access platforms, jigs and fixtures and many other types of production support solutions / products. 

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