Plastic Injection Moulding Factory in Malaysia: Specs to Look For

Injection moulding machines, chillers and compressors make plastics one of the most power-hungry light industries. Machines are heavy and run long shifts, so power and floor strength come first.

Key takeaways

  • We shortlist injection moulding factories from at least 600 A three-phase power and 3 tonnes per square metre floor loading.
  • Power is the usual deal breaker: list every machine, chiller and compressor in the power calculator.
  • Large moulding machines are heavy, so check the floor under the machine bases, not just the average.
  • Plan space for chillers, cooling towers and compressed air outside the production floor.

Starting specs we shortlist from

WhatStarting point
Power supplyFrom 600 A three phase; more for large tonnage machines
Floor loadingFrom 3 t/m²; check machine bases separately
Ceiling heightEnough for an overhead crane if you change heavy moulds
OtherSpace for chillers and cooling towers, compressed air, material storage

These are FactoryHub's shortlisting starting points, not legal or engineering requirements. Confirm power, floor loading and approvals with your own engineer before you commit.

Check before you sign

  • Incoming supply that covers all machines, chillers and compressors with room to grow.
  • Floor that can carry your heaviest machines at their base plates.
  • An overhead crane, or space to add one, if you change heavy moulds often.
  • Outdoor space and approvals for chillers and cooling towers.
  • Zoning that suits plastics manufacturing in the area.

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Peter Tan

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Peter is an industrial property negotiator with a software engineering background. He built FactoryHub.my and its spec tools himself, so buyers and tenants can shortlist factories by power supply, ceiling height and floor loading before the first viewing.

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FAQ

Is 200A enough for an injection moulding factory?

Rarely for more than a few small machines. Each machine, plus chillers and compressors, adds load. Enter your own machine list in the power calculator, since machine power varies a lot by tonnage and make.

Do I need an overhead crane?

If you change heavy moulds often, a crane saves time and is safer than forklifts. FactoryHub lists factories with cranes separately so you can compare them.

How are these factories chosen?

They are live FactoryHub listings that state at least 600 A of power and 3 t/m² of floor loading. They are a starting shortlist, not a guarantee that a unit suits your machines.

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