CASE STUDY: THINWALL TUB WITH IN-MOLD LABEL
Challenge:In a highly competitive retail environment, a longtime customer needed to improve productivity and profitability while reducing energy consumption and without compromising their existing premium food containers with in-mold label graphics. |
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Husky Solution:
High Performance and Energy Efficient HyperSync HNP600 molding platform
- Electric mold stroke, electric clamp lock and speed variable servo pump contributed to a 35% decrease in energy consumption
- High performance clamp featuring Reflex platens achieved high part quality and low part costs with quick return on initial investment
- High repeatability of moving Platen positioning decreased scrap rate by adding consistent in-mold label placement accuracy
Added Values
- 35% reduced energy consumption
- Annual savings of $30,000
- Decreased scrap rate
- Increased profitability
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Husky Machine Technology |
Area of Improvement |
Added Values |
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High performance clamping unit |
Cycle time reduction |
Higher production volumes |
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Reflex platens |
Equal clamp force distribution |
Better part quality |
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Robust clamp base and linear bearings |
Higher mold weight carrying capability |
Low reject rate |
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Generous tie-bar spacing and daylight |
More space for big multi-cavity tooling |
Better automation and |
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High injection performance |
Optimum process window |
Higher part quality |
Do you think a Husky system can benefit your operation? Contact Husky today to learn how we can help turn your production and packaging ideas into reality.