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A custom mould from your drawing
A shape of your own can set a brand apart, but a new mould ties you to one maker for longer. So this page is mostly the questions worth answering in writing before a drawing is made.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Test method | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom mould from the buyer drawing | Discussed for long-term contracts | Stated on the Kora product page | ||
| Contract terms behind that | Ask sales | Ask sales | ||
| Cost of making the mould | Ask sales | Set at quotation | ||
| Who owns the mould once made | Ask sales | Ask sales; get it in writing | ||
| Limits on size, thickness and holes | Ask sales | Not stated | ||
| Time from drawing to first sample | Ask sales | Set at quotation | ||
| Quality figures for a new shape | Ask sales | Needs testing on that shape |
Under research, not yet verified · The only thing Kora states is that custom moulds are discussed for long-term contracts (read on 20 October 2026). Every other row is not stated and is left empty.
When a custom mould is worth considering
When your volume is steady, a standard shape does not fit your customers' grills, or you want a shape that is recognisable on a shelf. If none of that is clear, start with an existing shape and watch how the market reacts.
Questions before you send a drawing
- Who holds the mould, and can another maker use it?
- What happens to the mould if the contract stops?
- How many first samples can be made before you commit?
- Does a new shape need its quality tested again, and who pays?
How to begin
Send a rough sketch first, not an engineering drawing. Sales and production will say whether the shape is reasonable to press, and the terms go into the quotation.
Questions buyers ask
Can Kora make a custom briquette mould from my drawing?
Kora states that custom moulds from a buyer's drawing are discussed for long-term contracts. Contract terms, cost, ownership and time to first sample are not stated, so ask sales and get the answers in writing.
When is a custom briquette mould worth considering?
When volume is steady, a standard shape does not fit your customers' grills, or you want a shape recognisable on a shelf. If none of that is clear, start with one of Kora's nine existing moulds and watch how the market reacts.
Does a new mould shape come with test figures?
No. Quality figures for a new shape are not stated and need testing on that shape. Ask whether the shape needs fresh quality testing, who pays, and how many first samples can be made before you commit.