Mold Base Technologies
Our Mold Technologies team supplies a wide range of mold
bases and mold accessories. From simple, strippable, closure
mold bases to complex 2- and 4-level stack systems, we offer
fully engineered and optimized mold base solutions featuring
mold technologies such as the patented Rotating Ratchet
Ring unscrewing system. With over 40 years of mold base
experience with expertise in high cavitation and stack sys-
tems for closure, medical, packaging and cutlery applications.
Each mold base includes:
Precisely machined stainless steel plates
Cooling channels sized for each application
Balanced hydraulic and pneumatic functions for smooth
plate actuation
Calculated insert stack compression to extend insert life
Front-mounted cavity and core designs for easy maintenance
All accessories, including lift bars, latches, water connection
kits and hardware
Each mold base is completely assembled and fully tested, mak-
ing mold insert installation fast, simple and trouble-free.
PRODUCTS

Huskys mold technology is built upon years of design

experience paired with new product innovation.
Husky offers many technologies to increase cavitation,
reduce cycle times and produce better molded parts.

STACK MOLD BASES

We have pioneered stack technologies since the 1970s. Our
stack mold bases feature balanced hot runners, robust link-
age systems and rugged mold supports. Mold base plate
actuation can be controlled through compact pneumatic or
hydraulic systems and/or rocker arms in order to meet part
ejection requirements. Huskys stack mold bases substan-
tially increase output while maintaining cycle times and part
quality. In addition to conventional 2-level stack mold bases,
Husky also offers the following stack technologies: Stack platens convert similar individual molds into a single-stack mold.

Four-Level Stack Mold Bases four-level stack molds virtually
quadruple the output of an injection molding machine, with
minimal increase in clamp tonnage relative to a single-face
mold. Huskys 4-level systems utilize dual sprue bars control-
ling melt flow to both hot runners as well as a primary and
secondary harmonic linkage system for advanced mold open-
ing. Four-level systems are effective for parts with compatible
part heights and shot sizes requiring simple ejection systems.
Stack Platens The stack platen permits the consolidation
of two single-face molds in one injection molding machine.
This system delivers melt to a center platen via an offset
sprue bar. The center platen is configured with a Euromap or
SPI interface and transports melt to either side of the platen.
This allows two similar individual molds to function as a sin-
gle-stack mold, increasing machine output, reducing floor
space requirements and utilizing existing tooling.

4-level stack molds quadruple output, without significant increase in clamp tonnage.
UNSCREWING MOLD BASES ROTATING RATCHET RING
For parts that are unscrewed during ejection, Huskys Rotating
Ratchet Ring (RRR) mold bases provide a superior alternative
to conventional unscrewing molds. The patented RRR
design uses teeth in the ratchet ring to unscrew the molded
part from a stationary core. The primary benefits of using
a stationary core are larger cooling channels and no rotary
seals. Additionally, the RRR design incorporates a unique
unidirectional clutch on the drive gear. The clutch permits
the ratchet ring to rotate in one direction to eject the part
and allows the ring to idle during rack reset.

Larger cooling channels, no rotary seals and the unique clutch design of the
Rotating Ratchet Ring provide faster cycles with less maintenance.

SWINGCHUTES
Huskys patented swingchutes replace costly robotics for
product handling. Swingchutes are actuated by cams or
servo motors and are integrated directly into the mold base.
Suction cups at the end of the swingchute arms grip the
parts, remove them from the mold and place them into a
stationary chute next to the mold.

GATE INSERTS
Properly designed gate inserts improve cycle time and gate
quality. Correctly positioned and sized gate insert cooling
lines provide the widest possible processing window with-
out compromising gate quality. Accurate insert manufactur-
ing and finishing ensures correct nozzle and cavity seal off,
eliminating detrimental resin hang-up spots. Husky provides
standard and custom gate inserts manufactured from
hardened tool steel and designed for easy maintenance and
optimal heat extraction.

Integrated servo swingchutes for fastest possible cycle times.

WORKING WITH HUSKY
Ordering a mold base from Husky means one-stop shopping,
full project management and single-source responsibility.
We provide:
Extensive mold base engineering expertise, including
experience with closures, unscrewing systems, thinwall
parts and cutlery
Stack mold experience with 2- and 4-level stack mold
bases, stack platens and offset stack systems to maximize
machine output
Rotating Ratchet Ring technology for unscrewing closures,
providing faster cycles and reduced maintenance
Manufacturing capacity to handle multi-mold orders and
large plate production

Automated manufacturing cells provide capacity for large and multi-mold

projects.

Incorporating Husky mold bases into the mold is easy:

You provide Husky with part drawing, including cavitation,
machine tie bar and shutheight specifications
Husky recommends mold base size and ejection system
Husky furnishes a core/cavity stack installation drawing
specific to the mold base
Husky designs and manufactures a complete mold base
with all necessary accessories
The moldmaker simply designs and manufactures the core/
cavity stacks, supplying only the fasteners and seals to install
these components into the mold base.

Our Mold Technology Team delivers in depth product knowl-

edge, manufacturing resources and project management.

Accurate bore alignment ensures extended mold insert life.

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