Holton Crest Ltd
Machines for electric cables and optical fibers
Company Overview
Holton Crest is a leading specialist in Continuous Rotary Extrusion (CRE) with over 30 years of experience in mechanical and process engineering. The company focuses on designing and manufacturing extrusion machines optimized for maximum production output and efficiency. Holton Crest is committed to continuous investment in research and development, product enhancements, and new technological advances, including its patented 'Dynamic Shoe Positioning System' (DSPx2).
Products and Services
Holton Crest offers a range of advanced Continuous Rotary Extrusion machines, including the HC1100, HC2200 (up to 2,200 kg/hr), and HC4000 (up to 4,000 kg/hr), all featuring dual-axis designs and digital control systems. These machines are capable of processing non-ferrous metals such as copper, aluminium, brass, alloys, and even exotic materials like gold, from various feedstocks including rod, cast bar, or granular particles. They produce a wide array of profiles, tubes, and shapes, including conductor wires, busbars, strips, and hollow profiles. The company has supplied machines in diverse configurations, from single input/output to dual inputs/outputs and particle feed systems.
Beyond the core extrusion machines, Holton Crest provides comprehensive ancillary equipment such as custom-designed coilers, payoffs (rotary, automatic vertical, particle feed), and product cooling units. Their 'end-to-end' service ensures optimal production levels, offering support through system health checks, preventative maintenance, emergency breakdown services, and custom spare parts. A significant offering is their machine enhancement and modernisation program, which can digitalize older lines and upgrade components to improve functionality, productivity, and efficiency.
Innovation and Unique Selling Points
Holton Crest distinguishes itself through its dedication to innovation. The company's machines incorporate advanced digital controls, enabling precision parameter management and adaptive control with a rapid 1 ms response time, maintaining process stability within 10 microns. Currently, Holton Crest is developing artificial intelligence to learn material recipes and running techniques, with projections of achieving 20-50% efficiency gains. Their proactive approach extends to exploring Industry 4.0 principles, aiming to integrate automation and data exchange for smart factory environments. This commitment to cutting-edge technology, combined with robust, reliable machinery designed for long-term performance, positions Holton Crest as a trusted partner for critical extrusion projects globally.
