HYLECTRIC 4.0TM

HYLECTRIC 4.0TM
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HYLECTRIC 4.0TM

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Introduction
Husky's Hylectric 4.0™ is the latest generation of high-performance packaging molding platforms, offering enhanced productivity, versatility, and ease of use. It builds on previous models with improved connectivity, control, and energy management, suitable for applications like thinwall packaging, pails, closures, and medical devices.
Specifications and Features
The Hylectric 4.0™ machines range from 120 to 1200 metric tons, with various injection units and longer clamping units for large tools. They feature a three-platen clamping unit with Reflex™ platens for uniform clamping force, reducing mold wear and enhancing part quality. The machines support stack molds for increased productivity and have flexible interface options for Industry 4.0 connectivity.
Performance and Flexibility
Hylectric 4.0™ offers a comprehensive matrix of machines for performance flexibility, with options for different sizes and configurations. The machines are equipped with advanced control systems, including the Ethercat Control System and Accumulator Assisted Injection, to optimize energy usage and maintain high output.
Injection Unit Technologies
The platform includes Reciprocating Screw injection units for high-speed, high-pressure applications, ensuring high-quality melt and part consistency. Two-stage injection units are available for applications requiring extra high throughput.
Connected Services and Tooling
Advanced control features, such as Husky’s Polaris® control, enable system-level control and remote diagnostics. The machines can be tailored with modular air valves, hydraulic and pneumatic core-pulls, and other customizable interfaces to meet specific production needs.
Two-Component Molding
Hylectric 4.0™ supports two-component molding with an additional injection unit, ideal for applications like PCR pails and specialty closures. The system integrates controls for easy setup and operation.
Customer Commitment
Husky provides comprehensive service and support, including delivery, start-up service, troubleshooting, and training. The Husky Advantage+Elite™ monitoring solution ensures equipment runs at peak capacity, minimizing costs and maximizing productivity.
Husky COMPLETE™
This end-to-end production solution transforms variability into stability, ensuring high-quality, sustainable packaging production. It includes facility optimization, application expertise, digitized delivery models, and tooling lifecycle management.
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Evolution of a High-Performance Packaging Molding Platform

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THE GOLD STANDARD IN PACKAGING MOLDING Husky has industry-leading packaging molding experience and technology expertise. Building upon this proven track record, our Hylectric 4.0™ injection molding machines offer superior levels of productivity, versatility and ease of use. The latest generation Hylectric 4.0™ includes all of the standard features and configurations of previous generations, with capabilities to enhance connectivity, control, energy management and streamline operator experience. Hylectric 4.0™ is designed to support aggressive cycle times for a wide range of applications like...

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To meet growing demands for performance flexibility, Husky offers a comprehensive matrix of Hylectric 4.0™ machines. A wide range of sizes and performance options enable optimal production solution configurations for each part's unique molding needs. Hylectric 4.0™ machines are available from 120 to 1200 metric tons with a broad selection of injection units. Longer versions of the clamping unit are available for large shut-height tools.

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HIGH MACHINE CAPABILITY Wide Tie-Bar spacing Accumulator Assisted Injection High Speed/High Power/ High Output Drive Great support for heavy molds Increased mold shut height Optimized feed screw designs Ethercat Control System PART QUALITY CONSISTENCY Hylectric 4.0™ machines are equipped with Husky’s distinctive three-platen clamping unit.The Reflex™ platen is designed to enable uniform clamping force distribution across the entire molding surface, for part-to-part consistency and quality. Superior tonnage distribution helps to reduce clamping force and mold wear. This, combined with wide tie-bar...

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Stack molds (with two or more parting lines) can be used for increasing productivity on a wide range of applications like closures, thinwall containers, lids and medical applications. Husky’s distinctive three-platen clamping unit is gentle on the mold, reducing unscheduled downtime and extending tool life. The unique design of the Reflex™ platen allows it to conform to the mold to significantly reduce wear. INJECTION UNIT TECHNOLOGIES Hylectric 4.0™ Reciprocating Screw injection units provide best-in-class throughput capabilities at high speed and pressure injection rates. This, combined with...

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In case of extra high throughput application requirements, Hylectric 4.0™ machines can be equipped with two-stage injection units for superior performance and throughput capabilities. These injection units separate the plasticizing and injection functions, allowing the extruder to be sized for maximum throughput and the shooting pot sized for precise shot control. VARIABLE SYSTEM PRESSURE To provide optimal energy usage, built-in intelligent adaptive software adjusts machine hydraulic system pressure based on specific application needs (cycle time, clamp tonnage, injection speed, injection pressure,...

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CONNECTED SERVICES Advanced control and software features simplify operation and optimize the manufacturing process. Husky’s Polaris® control enables system-level control from a single 19-inch HMI, with intuitive screens that are easy to navigate. Quick access to critical process parameters and information enables faster start-ups and maximizes overall productivity. Advanced connectivity enables remote diagnostics and allowing for easy connection to process and productivity monitoring software. IMPROVED TOOLING AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT INTERFACES Hylectric 4.0™ configuration can be tailored to...

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DELIVERING ON OUR COMMITMENT TO CUSTOMERS Husky strives to provide unparalleled service and support. In addition to producing robust machines and high-performance systems, we also provide delivery and documentation, start-up service at the customer site, troubleshooting, advisory services and extensive training. Our mold and machine manufacturing facilities help customers bring products to market faster by providing manufacturing flexibility and the capacity to handle projects of any size in a quick and timely manner. Each location is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and equipment enabling...

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HUSKY COMPLETE™ The industry's only complete, connected, end-to-end production solution. Husky COMPLETE™ enables packaging producers to transform variability into stability throughout every stage of production - to produce the highest quality, most sustainable packaging with world-class productivity and at the lowest cost. Husky COMPLETE is supported by Husky's latest generation platform of proven Hylectric 4.0™ systems. FACILITY OPTIMIZATION Complete and integrated turnkey solutions from part to plant APPLICATION EXPERTISE Expert knowledge to enhance the complete part FULLY DIGITIZED DELIVERY...

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Husky offers a diverse range of solutions to meet your thinwall, industrial packaging, specialty closures and medical application molding needs. Contact us to learn more about our Hylectric 4.0™ machine solution. Husky Technologies™ Husky Technologies™ is a registered trade-mark of Husky Technologies™ in the United States and other countries, and may be used by certain of its affiliated companies under License. All husky,co HUSKY products or service names or logos referenced in these materials are trade-marks of Husky Technologies™ and may be used by certain of its affiliated companies under...

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