Injection Molds
Heavy-Duty Mold Storage That Improves Every Changeover
Injection molds are heavy, expensive, and easily damaged. Molds need secure individual support, safe access for cranes or forklifts, and clear organization. Dexco designs structural steel mold storage racks for loads ranging from 2,000 to more than 80,000 pounds.
Improve Job Changes
Molds stored on the floor are slow to locate and move between runs. Organized rack storage keeps every mold accessible by job or size, so changeovers move faster.
Protect Costly Molds
Stacking heavy molds damages precision surfaces and shortens tool life. Engineered support holds each mold securely so condition and accuracy hold up over time.
Clear The Floor
Molds left near the presses consume space and create hazards. Vertical rack storage reclaims square footage and keeps walkways and work areas open.
Handle Heavy Loads
We design around your mold weights, crane or forklift access, and press-line layout. The result is a system that safely handles your heaviest molds.
Engineered Layouts and Specifications
Common layout configurations
Each layout is engineered to your injection mold weights, sizes, and handling methods. Many shops combine configurations by zone or by production line.
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Wide Span Solid Deck Shelf
Wide Span with Forklift Entry Bars
Combination Wide Span Rack System
Full Aisle Wide Span System
Material handling and access
The right layout depends on how your team moves molds in and out. Dexco systems are engineered around your equipment and press-line workflow.
- Optimized mold access during loading and unloading to speed up changeovers
- Compatible with forklifts, cranes, hoists, and automated handling systems
- Store molds in multiple orientations to match your production workflow
- Heavy tooling and injection molds are held securely off the floor to reduce strain and accident risk
- Organize by size, project, or use frequency so the right mold is always reachable
Structural specifications
Standard construction
- Structural I-beam framing with bolt-together bracing for lateral rigidity
- Engineered to support tooling loads from 2,000 to 80,000+ lbs per tier
- Bolted shelf beams adjust in 4-inch increments as tooling needs change
- Beams attach to columns with ASTM A325 structural bolts
- Predrilled baseplates allow a secure anchor-bolt connection to the floor
- Modular bays add easily; bundled columns and beams ship cost-effectively
- Factory-applied powder-coat finish for rust and wear protection
Available options
- Shelf-beam adjustment in 3-inch increments
- Backstop beams to keep dies from being pushed off the back
- Single or double-sided models
- Open beams, solid decks, forklift entry bars, or removable panels
- Oil catch pans for fluid containment and facility compliance
- Hot-dip galvanized coating for corrosion protection
- Standard designs for shorter lead times, or custom engineering for unique needs
Storing 50,000-lb molds that move several times a week? That is exactly the kind of requirement our engineering team designs around. Share your goals and we will scope it!
Proven Way to Store Molds & Tooling
We custom engineer every racking solution based on your exact inventory and handling methods.
Widespan Racking Systems
Store stamping dies, molds, fixtures, and tooling in organized, individual locations—a flexible solution for a wide range of sizes, weights, and storage requirements.
Mold and Tooling Storage We’ve Engineered
Reclaimed production floor space with die racks
Organized, safe storage for a stamping operation
Improved efficiency with engineered material storage
Common Questions About Die and Tooling Racking
How much weight can a mold storage rack hold?
Dexco mold racks are engineered to support from 2,000 to 80,000+ lbs per tier, with the exact rating set by your mold weights and stacking. Each system is designed to your specific load with appropriate safety factors built in.
Can your racks accommodate different mold types — hot runner, cold runner, multi-cavity, and 3D-printed molds?
Yes. Widespan systems are fully customizable to varied mold types and sizes. Adjustable shelf heights and engineered load distribution are designed around your specific mold collection, whether you’re storing precision multi-cavity molds or large 3D-printed components.
How should heavy injection molds be stored?
Heavy molds are best stored individually on engineered heavy-duty shelves, organized by job, size, or use frequency. Storing each mold separately, never stacked, protects precision surfaces, speeds job changes, and keeps the floor clear.
How does a Dexco mold rack compare to standard pallet racking?
Purpose-built mold racks support far heavier point loads than standard pallet racking, give direct individual access to each mold, and protect delicate cooling connectors and parting surfaces from forklift or crane damage. The result is faster retrieval and better long-term ROI despite a higher upfront cost.
How do your racks integrate with overhead crane systems?
Widespan mold systems are engineered to work with overhead cranes. Shelf levels are positioned for crane-based lifting and retrieval, so heavy molds load and unload without manual handling, reducing ergonomic strain and injury risk while allowing direct placement into or out of production machines.
Can one system store molds, dies, and other tooling together?
Yes. Combination shelving mixes open beams, solid decks, fork-entry bars, and drip pans on different levels of the same rack, so a single system handles molds, dies, and tooling together and adapts as your inventory changes.
Tell us about your injection molds
Share your tooling sizes, weights, handling method, and project requirements.
Our team will review your requirements and recommend a storage system designed for your operation.