




180 Ton Horizontal Injection Moulding Machine (H Series)
The H Series 180 Ton is a horizontal plastic injection moulding machine from Pratishna Engineers, built for buckets, tubs, storage boxes and larger houseware parts. It offers two screw options from 50 to 55 mm with shot weights from 389 to 470 g (PS), a 510 × 498 mm tie-bar space and a 1025 mm daylight opening, with the injection unit, clamp, hydraulics and controls matched to household articles.
Pratishna Engineers is one of the top and trusted 180 ton household articles injection moulding machine manufacturers in India. With 35+ years of experience from its Mumbai facility, the company has supplied 9,000+ machines to 1,000+ customers, offering the H Series 180 Ton in two screw configurations, backed by in-house engineering and after-sales support.
- Clamping force
- 180 T
- Screw options
- Ø50 · Ø55
- Shot weight
- 389 – 470 g
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H Series 180 Ton Specifications
The H Series 180 Ton is available in two screw configurations: A (Ø50 mm) and B (Ø55 mm). Injection unit values vary by screw; clamping, ejector and general specifications are common to all. Specifications are subject to change in line with continuous product development.
Injection unit | Option A | Option B | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specification | Unit | 50 mm | 55 mm |
| Screw diameter | mm | 50 | 55 |
| Screw L/D ratio | — | 18:1 | 16.4:1 |
| Max. swept volume | cm³ | 432 | 522 |
| Max. shot weight (PS) | g | 389 | 470 |
| Max. injection pressure | kg/cm² | 1764 | 1458 |
| Rate of injection | cc/sec | 142 | 171 |
| Screw speed | rpm | 250 | 250 |
| Nozzle force | Tons | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Hydraulic ejector | Option A | Option B | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specification | Unit | 50 mm | 55 mm |
| Ejector stroke | mm | 125 | 125 |
| Ejector force | Tons | 7.5 | 7.5 |
Locking unit | Option A | Option B | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specification | Unit | 50 mm | 55 mm |
| Mould clamping force | Tons | 180 | 180 |
| Mould clamping stroke | mm | 450 | 450 |
| Mould thickness (min – max) | mm | 200 – 575 | 200 – 575 |
| Max. daylight opening | mm | 1025 | 1025 |
| Space between tie bars (H × V) | mm | 510 × 498 | 510 × 498 |
| Platen size | mm | 775 × 770 | 775 × 770 |
General | Option A | Option B | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specification | Unit | 50 mm | 55 mm |
| Servo motor | kW | 22 | 22 |
| Heating capacity | kW | 14.6 | 14.6 |
| Total connected load | kW | 36.6 | 36.6 |
| Tank capacity | Litres | 400 | 400 |
| Machine weight | Tons | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Floor space (L × W × H) | m | 5.5 × 1.6 × 2.1 | 5.5 × 1.6 × 2.1 |
Key Features
- Shot weight up to 470 g (PS) and injection rate up to 171 cc/sec for large household articles
- Two screw options: the 50 mm screw reaches 1,764 kg/cm² injection pressure and the 55 mm screw gives shots up to 470 g (PS)
- Clamping stroke of 450 mm and 1025 mm daylight opening for moulds 200 to 575 mm thick
- Tie-bar space of 510 × 498 mm and platens of 775 × 770 mm
- Hydraulic ejector with 125 mm stroke and 7.5 tons force for deep houseware moulds
- Servo motor of 22 kW, with a total connected load of 36.6 kW
Applications
The H Series 180 Ton is commonly used for buckets, tubs and storage boxes, where shot weight and platen size set the machine.

Buckets of medium size
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Open tubs and washing basins

Storage boxes with lids
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Casseroles and insulated ware
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Baskets and trays
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Small dustbins
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Floor wiper and mop parts
Other H Series Models
- 120 TonH-120Screw optionsØ40Shot weight198 gView specs →
- 150 TonH-150Screw optionsØ45 · Ø50Shot weight286 – 353 gView specs →
- 220 TonH-220Screw optionsØ55 · Ø60Shot weight513 – 610 gView specs →
- 260 TonH-260Screw optionsØ60 · Ø65Shot weight661 – 776 gView specs →
- 350 TonH-350Screw optionsØ65 · Ø70Shot weight836 – 969 gView specs →
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FAQs / Buyer Questions
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What Is the H Series 180 Ton Injection Moulding Machine?
It is a horizontal plastic injection moulding machine from Pratishna Engineers, built for buckets, tubs, storage boxes and larger houseware parts.What Can I Manufacture on a 180 Ton H Series Machine?
Typical products include buckets of medium size, open tubs and washing basins, storage boxes with lids, casseroles and insulated ware and baskets and trays.How Do I Know if 180 Ton Is Enough for My Product?
Required clamping force depends on the projected area, wall thickness, flow length and material, with a safety factor. For household articles, shot weight, tie-bar space and mould height often decide the machine as much as clamping force. Share your product and mould details and Pratishna Engineers will confirm whether the 180 Ton is suitable.What Are the Screw Options on the H Series 180 Ton?
The 180 Ton is available with two screws: the 50 mm screw gives a 389 g shot at up to 1,764 kg/cm² and 142 cc/sec; the 55 mm screw gives a 470 g shot at up to 1,458 kg/cm² and 171 cc/sec. Clamping, ejector and general specifications are common to all screw options.What Mould Size Fits the 180 Ton?
The 180 Ton takes moulds 200 to 575 mm thick within a tie-bar space of 510 × 498 mm, on platens of 775 × 770 mm, with a 1025 mm daylight opening and 125 mm ejector stroke.
What Plastic Materials Can the 180 Ton Machine Process?
Depending on configuration, it can process PP copolymer, HDPE, SAN, ABS, PS and recycled PP blends used in household articles, as well as engineering plastics.If 180 Ton Is Not the Right Size, What Other Options Are There?
The H Series also offers 120 Ton, 150 Ton, 220 Ton, 260 Ton and 350 Ton models. Larger buckets, storage boxes and dustbins can move to the PHM Series two platen machines, and smaller parts to the E Series.Does Pratishna Provide Installation and After-Sales Support?
Yes. Installation, commissioning, operator training, spare parts and after-sales technical support are provided as part of Pratishna’s machine lifecycle services.How Do I Get a Price for the H Series 180 Ton?
Share your product drawing, material, part weight, mould dimensions, cavities, production quantity and cycle time, and Pratishna Engineers will evaluate the configuration and provide a quotation.
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