Husky develops ‘best-in-class’ DVD packaging solution

DUSSELDORF - Husky has entered the DVD packaging market with a complete solution designed to greatly improve the economics of injection molding DVD cases.

Husky has partnered with Swiss mold-maker AWM and German automation specialist Ilsemann Automation (Suhling Technik) to develop a demonstration system that molds eight 63-gram DVD boxes every six seconds. At 95% system efficiency, the Husky system improves the economics of DVD box molding by 10%.

“We see great potential in the media-packaging marketplace over the next five years,” Bruce Catoen, Husky’s Vice President, Packaging, said. “After talking to our customer base, we determined the key drivers of DVD case molding are part quality, faster cycles, lightweighting, higher cavitation and ease of maintenance. We’re confident we’re addressing these needs, and feel we’ve developed a best-in-class DVD packaging solution.”

In addition to the faster cycles and lighter parts, the Husky system improves ease of maintenance. Husky’s machine-based stack mold carrier allows for full-stroke servicing. All water and air connections have been optimized to improve access and reduce hoses. And, the Husky back-to-back valve gate hot runner system allows for hassle-free maintenance in the press, eliminating the need to remove the mold. This means less downtime for routine maintenance.

The system is currently available for demonstrations at Husky’s Advanced Manufacturing Center, in Bolton, Ontario, Canada.

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About Husky

Husky Injection Molding Systems (www.husky.ca) is a global supplier of injection molding equipment and services to the plastics industry. With one of the broadest product lines in the industry, customers use Husky equipment to manufacture a wide range of products in the packaging, technical and automotive industries. The company has more than 40 service and sales offices, supporting customers in more than 100 countries. Husky’s manufacturing facilities are located in Canada, the United States, Luxembourg and China. The company’s common shares (HKY) are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and are included in the S&P/TSX Composite Index.