At the end of July 2026 WD Hearn completed the installation of three NPC72 Premium Plastic Injection Moulding Machines at a renowned electrical products manufacturer in Gauteng. The project marked WD Hearn's first triple Injection Moulding Machine installation since signing with NPC just two years ago, another groundgreaking moment for 2026.

The NPC72 is a 72-ton servo-driven machine engineered primarily for small-to-medium plastic components requiring highly repeatable injection control and increased mould capacity.

Core Technical Specifications & Design
- 72-Ton Clamping Force: Provides highly balanced clamping suitable for consistent parts.
- Servo Hydraulic System: Equipped with an energy-efficient servo motor and pump that reduce cycle times and optimize power consumption.
- Bi-Metallic Screw: Includes a durable, wear-resistant bi-metallic screw assembly as a standard baseline.
- Advanced Controls: Features a 10-inch LCD display running multi-language software for seamless parameter tuning.
- Back Pressure System: Built with a digital proportional back-pressure system to refine plasticizing consistency.
- Integrated Subsystems: Includes one pre-installed air blow device and one core-pull device.

Primary Applications
- Short-to-Medium Runs: Optimised for rapid toolroom development and variable production workloads.
- Electrical Components: Perfect for manufacturing precise housings, switches, and insulation components.
- Automotive & Packaging: Ideal for small automotive details and high-accuracy consumer packaging parts.