Husky Launches New Injection Molding System
The Hycap Pro offers manufacturers a 45% increase in productivity by eliminating traditional clamp strokes.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Manufacturing
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Husky Technologies has launched the Hycap Pro, a new injection molding system designed to boost beverage closure production efficiency. The 300-ton press aims to improve throughput and energy performance for manufacturers by decoupling closure free-fall from mold movement.
Why it matters
The system addresses two primary pressure points for packaging manufacturers: rising energy costs and the constant need for higher output. By eliminating the traditional clamp stroke, the machine seeks to streamline high-volume production cycles.
The Hycap Pro features a 72-cavity closure mold, a 300-ton press capacity, and a resin throughput of up to 260 kg/h. These specifications reflect a 45% potential increase in productivity and a 15% decrease in energy usage compared to prior industry baselines.
The players
Husky Technologies
A global provider of injection molding equipment and services for the plastics industry.
The details
The Hycap Pro utilizes dual RS injection units and a 500-microsecond scan rate to control precision. To optimize cycle times, the system decouples closure free-fall from the actual mold movement. By removing the clamp stroke entirely, the machine reduces mechanical motion, which directly contributes to the reported gains in energy efficiency and overall production speed.
Timeline
October 15, 2026: Husky Technologies announced the launch of the Hycap Pro.
Market Landscape
The Hycap Pro represents a continuation of the industry trend toward integrating automation into the standard injection molding system to lower per-unit manufacturing costs. It specifically marks a design departure by eliminating the clamp stroke to improve mechanical efficiency.
Operators in the beverage closure space should evaluate whether the 45% productivity gain offsets the capital costs of replacing current injection molding hardware. Monitor how this system's power-saving features impact your long-term energy budget relative to legacy equipment.
The takeaway
Increased productivity often requires re-engineering the physical sequence of production movements rather than just increasing speed. Review your existing cycle times to determine if your current press configuration features mechanical movements that could be eliminated or decoupled.
Further reading
For broader trends in production efficiency, see our coverage on Manufacturing.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ETMM.
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