DEMAND GROWING FOR HUSKY’S 144-CAVITY MICROPITCH™ MOLD

Bolton, Ontario, Canada - Six months after Husky’s 144-cavity mold became the first in the world to enter preform production, leading manufacturers have endorsed the new molds by steadily placing orders. “We are very pleased that the first 144-cavity systems have already proven themselves to an extent that many of our customers are placing repeat orders,” says Randy Yakimishyn, General Manager, Bolton Molds.

To date, Husky has received orders for more than 30 of the molds with applications ranging from 12.4 to 27.8 grams and cycles as fast as 9.5 seconds. More than half of the orders have included G600PET machines. The molds incorporate Husky’s Micropitch stack design, which makes it possible to fit 144 cavities in a machine that could previously accommodate a maximum of 96. The result is a gain in output of close to 50%. The 144-cavity mold is also the first to incorporate Husky’s new UltraPET hot runner technology. The hot runners feature a leakproof design, a reduction in PET dust generation and a more even thermal profile throughout the system. In addition, UltraPET hot runners are expected to extend typical maintenance intervals to as much as two years.

There are a number of proven options available with Husky’s Micropitch molds to further improve outputs. They include:

• 3-position take-off plate

• CoolJet technology

• Optical part detection

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