HyFLO helps boost PET melt throughput by 15%

DUSSELDORF - Husky has introduced its new HyFLO plasticizing screw for the HyPET and Index line of preform production systems. The HyFLO screw delivers approximately 15% more melt output, better mixing capabilities and lower acetaldehyde (AA) levels compared to previous-generation screws.

“HyFLO essentially allows you to do more with less,” Mike Urquhart, Husky’s Vice President, PET and Closures, said. “You can now get the same amount of throughput on a smaller injection unit as you would on a larger system.”

The new screw also helps eliminate hot spots on the barrel, thereby avoiding melt degradation and minimizing AA generation.

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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.