Used industrial molds by the kilo
Selling by weight is one of 3WS's biggest advantages: idle molds, mold bases and tooling are traded by the kilo, simply and transparently. It is the most direct way to give a dormant asset a new destination — or to acquire steel and structure at a fraction of the cost of new tooling.
How selling by the kilo works
When a mold no longer has commercial use as a finished tool, its value lies in the steel and structure. 3WS appraises the set, defines the weight and runs the deal by the kilo — no project fees, no red tape.
The same applies on the buying side: anyone looking for steel, blocks and mold-base structures finds weight-based buying an economical way to feed new projects.
- Appraisal of the set and weight definition
- Deals by the kilo, in or out of operation
- Pickup and logistics handled by the team
Which items can be traded by weight
We work with plastic injection molds, mold bases, stamping die bases, special tooling and complete lots. Deactivated, obsolete or damaged pieces are also traded by weight.
- Deactivated plastic injection molds
- Mold bases and stamping die bases
- Special tooling and complete lots
Who it makes sense for
For manufacturers and tool shops that need to free up space and recover part of the investment in idle assets. And for buyers: companies that see reuse and adaptation of structures as a way to cut cost and project time.
Reuse and adaptation
Molds and mold bases can be reused and adapted for new projects — by swapping plates, inserts, or machining the plate itself.
Each solution varies according to the project, the product, and the chosen tooling.
Frequently asked questions.
- How does selling molds by the kilo work?
- 3WS appraises the mold or lot, defines the weight and runs the deal by the kilo. It suits cases where the asset's value is in the steel and structure rather than in use as a finished tool.
- Which molds can be sold by weight?
- Plastic injection molds, mold bases, stamping die bases, special tooling and complete lots — including deactivated, obsolete or damaged pieces.
- Does 3WS have used molds available by the kilo?
- Yes. The stock turns over constantly. Tell the team what you need and we check what's available for weight-based deals.
- Can I visit the warehouse?
- Yes. The warehouse is in São Paulo, in the Avenida Aricanduva / East Zone area. Schedule a visit on WhatsApp to see the archive.
- Does 3WS serve companies outside São Paulo?
- Yes. We serve manufacturers throughout Brazil, from first contact to asset pickup.
Have an idle mold, or looking for tooling by weight?
Describe what you have or what you need and our team returns a per-kilo appraisal.
Talk about molds by the kilo