Top Grade Molds

About TGM Founded in 1964, TGM has built a reputation of Quality, Integrity and Technology. With over 150 employees and 120,000 square feet (11,200 sq meters) of facility, TGM designs and produces high quality plastic injection molds for some of the world’s leading industrial and thin wall packaging manufacturers. Located in Mississauga, Ontario Canada, TGM exports to over 30 countries world-wide. Top Grade Molds’ unique approach to mold design, advanced manufacturing techniques and use of the highest quality materials has resulted in industry leading cycle times and long lasting molds. Our mold designs give great consideration to balanced cooling, balanced hot runners and ease of maintenance and longevity. This enables our customers to achieve shorter cycles, less downtime and consistent part quality; which gives their customers the best possible end product. Markets We Serve Industrial Packaging Paint Can Packaging Thin-Wall Packaging Caps and Closures Pail with Integrated Handle Rectangular and Consumer Packaging Houseware and Consumer Packaging Personal Care and Healthcare Packaging Logistical Packaging Horticultural Goods Our Solutions TGM’s capability ranges from single-face molds to multi-cavity stack molds. Using the highest quality materials and innovative designs TGM can help give you the competitive edge. Multi-Cavity Injection Molds Direct Mounting to injection machine Minimal water connections Highest quality pre-hardened and high-hardened materials Utilize high thermal conductivity specialty alloys Stack Molds (2, 3 & 4 Level) Multiple center devices standards, Spline, Rack + Pinion, Harmonic Arms Multiple mold carrier systems to suit your requirements Multi cavity back to back mold configurations Rocker arm ejection standards 1+1 Stack molds 2, 3, 4 level Stack molds TGM Cross-Over material transfer nozzle M.M.C. (Modular Mold Change) on all levels of stack mold Q.S.R. (Quick-Set Mold Riders) Hinge / Flip Top Molds Variety of living hinges designs Various ejection options for intricate product details In-mold closing systems available IML (In Mold Labeling) Molds All TGM molds can be developed as IML molds. Pail Molds with Integrated Handle Gives you two parts while only using one mold Eliminates additional packaging assembly costs Integrated handle design uses a single injection valve gated hot runner system Can also be designed for dual injection valve gated hot runner systems In-Molded handle design utilizes mechanically driven cam actuated slides for the handle to be molded inside the pail lugs Molds with Specialized Actuation Patented unscrewing technology for large industrial lids Industrial closures High hardened steels with special coatings for lubricity and wear resistance Hot Runner Systems Through Research & Development, TGM is constantly pushing the boundaries when it comes to Hot Runner Technology innovation. Complete hot half systems for both single face or multi-level stack molds X-Tri Seal® Dynamic Nozzle Seal technologies included on all TGM hot runner systems Innovative nozzle designs and systems flexibility Wide variety of nozzles to suit many applications Nozzles available in hot tip or valve gate (incl back to back) Excellent color change technology for quicker efficient color changing applications Cross-over transfer nozzles (split sprue bar) for multi level stack molds Wide variety of nozzles to suit many applications Spare components are always in stock Stack Mold Carrier (SMC) Centering Devices A robust, accurate, synchronized centering device which can be either mold mounted or machine mounted depending on your application. Spare Parts TGM has trained service staff standing by who are ready to assist with any issues that may arise. A variety of services are offered including: general maintenance, in-person visits from service technicians for minor adjustments, and training seminars for your own maintenance staff. TGM maintains a comprehensive inventory of standard and specialty spare parts in stock. Over 800 different wear items are continuously stocked and ready for next day shipping. For any service or spare parts inquiries please contact TGM and we will gladly discuss your needs and an appropriate solution.