Home / Guides / Mold Venting Design

Mold Venting Design Guide

Proper venting for injection molds

Vent Depth by Material

MaterialVent Depth (mm)Vent Width (mm)
PP/PE0.01-0.033-10
ABS/HIPS0.02-0.043-8
PC/PMMA0.02-0.053-6
PA (Nylon)0.01-0.033-8
POM0.01-0.023-6

Vent Placement

Place vents at: last areas to fill, weld line locations, deep cavity bottoms, and along the parting line every 20-40 mm.