many standard mold bases are available in the market, with a wide complete range of models and cost. LKM, a major supplier for standard mold bases, classifies it’s standard mold bases into 3 categories:

1) Mold bases with side gate system. They are suitable for 2-plate molds, subdivided into A, B, C, and D models. They are simple and less expensive.
2) Mold bases with three plate type system. They are suitable for 3-plate mold sub classified into FA, FC, GA, and GC models. Their structures are complex and expensive.
3) Mold bases with pin-point gate system. They are suitable for 3-plate mold, sub classified into DA, DB, DC, DD, EA, EB, EC, and ED models, their structures are more complex and more expensive.