A 2000-ton injection molding machine is among the largest categories of plastic processing equipment, built for producing massive parts such as automotive bumpers, waste bins, or even structural panels. The price of such a machine varies widely, influenced by brand, country of manufacture, automation level, and whether it’s new or second-hand.
On the market today, a brand-new 2000-ton hydraulic injection molding machine typically costs between USD $500,000 and $1.5 million. Machines from premium Japanese or European manufacturers (e.g., Engel, KraussMaffei, Sumitomo Demag) often sit at the higher end, while Chinese and other Asian-made machines come in significantly lower. For context, used machines of this size can be found in the USD $200,000 to $400,000 range, depending on age and condition.
Why are 2000-ton machines so expensive?
Size and engineering
Building a press that can generate 2000 tons of clamping force requires heavy-duty steel frames, oversized hydraulics, and highly precise machining. It’s a piece of capital equipment that weighs hundreds of tonnes and can take months to install.
Automation and controls
Modern presses often include servo-hydraulic systems, energy-saving drives, robotic integration, and AI-driven process monitoring. Each of these adds cost but reduces long-term operating expenses.
Application-specific features
Automotive manufacturers, for instance, may require multi-component molding or in-mold labelling. These “customisations” drive up pricing.
Are there cheaper alternatives?
Some manufacturers opt to lease large-tonnage machines instead of buying outright. Others purchase refurbished presses, particularly when the production demand doesn’t justify a million-dollar investment. However, one must weigh reliability risks against upfront savings.
Real-world example
In Greater Vancouver, where the plastics industry serves both packaging and high-tech sectors, a processor looking at a 2000-ton press might be quoted CAD $700,000 to over CAD $2 million, once freight, installation, and electrical upgrades are included. Anyone who’s dealt with factory-floor expansions knows the price of the machine is just the beginning—the building modifications, cooling systems, and labour training can match or exceed the press cost itself.
FAQ
How much space does a 2000-ton injection molding machine need?
Roughly the size of a small house—often requiring 1,000–1,500 square feet of reinforced flooring.
What products require such a large machine?
Automotive body panels, large garbage bins, pallets, and industrial enclosures.
Can smaller machines substitute?
Not if the mould requires high clamp force. Undersizing risks part defects and safety hazards.
Prices for such heavy equipment can make your head spin, but they also reflect the extraordinary engineering that makes modern plastics manufacturing possible. For firms in Injection Molding Greater Vancouver, these decisions are as much about long-term production stability as they are about the sticker price. And for anyone curious about mould costs themselves, this breakdown explains it well.
For a broader industry perspective, you can also see Plastics News coverage on machine pricing trends.