Hexcyl Pro Range

The Hexcyl Pro Range maximises stock density and improves water flow. With five basket sizes, Pro baskets ensure stronger growth and long-term durability.

How it works

A durable system for efficient shellfish growth.

Hexcyl combines smart basket design, flexible line attachment, and optimised water flow to improve growth rates, reduce handling time, and increase long-term farm productivity.

Products

Hexcyl Range of products

Our baskets and clips will outperform other plastic baskets because we use a specially developed Ultra High Impact Resistant materials known for sub zero temperature performance. All materials have the highest possible Ultra Violet resistance. We have had product in the field for over 10 years.

Mesh:
3mm (1/8”)
Shellfish Size:
5mm (3/16″) min
Volume:
25 litres (6.6 gallons)
Dimensions:

732mm (29”) long
270mm (10 5/8”) wide
140mm (5-7/16”) high

Mesh:
5mm (3/16”)
Shellfish Size:
10mm (7/16″) min
Volume:
25 litres (6.6 gallons)
Dimensions:

732mm (29”) long
270mm (10 5/8”) wide
140mm (5-7/16”) high

Mesh:
10mm (7/16”)
Shellfish Size:
20mm (3/4″) min
Volume:
25 litres (6.6 gallons)
Dimensions:

732mm (29”) long
270mm (10 5/8”) wide
140mm (5-7/16”) high

Mesh:
15mm (5/8”)
Shellfish Size:
40mm (1-1/2”) min
Volume:
25 litres (6.6 gallons)
Dimensions:

732mm (29”) long
270mm (10 5/8”) wide
140mm (5-7/16”) high

Mesh:
20mm (3/4”)
Shellfish Size:
70mm (2 3/4″) min
Volume:
25 litres (6.6 gallons)
Dimensions:

732mm (29”) long
270mm (10 5/8”) wide
140mm (5-7/16”) high

Mesh:
15mm (5/8”)
Shellfish Size:
40mm (1-1/2”) min
Volume:
31 litres (8.3 gallons)
Dimensions:

800mm (31-1/2”) long
280mm (11”) wide
180mm (7”) high

Hexcyl Pro

What Makes Pro Different

Hexcyl Pro helps farmers with efficiency and durability. Its larger footprint and reinforced structure ensure better water flow, higher capacity, and consistent performance, reducing breakage and handling time while boosting productivity.

Larger Footprint, Higher Yield

Up to 40% greater capacity than standard baskets, allowing increased stock density without compromising flow.

Exceptional Strength

Built to handle up to 10kg loads and rough conditions without warping or failure.

Optimised Water Flow

Flat-sided hexagonal design improves circulation for better growth and conditioning.

Fewer Replacements

Tough, marine-grade materials reduce breakage and long-term costs.

Field-Proven Design

Developed by oyster farmers and tested across real farms, not labs.

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Our baskets and clips will outperform other plastic baskets because we use a specially developed Ultra High Impact Resistant materials known for sub zero temperature performance. All materials have the highest possible Ultra Violet resistance. We have had product in the field for over 10 years.

HEXCYL Basket/Lid

HEXCYL Basket/Lid
  • Ultra high Impact grade Material.
  • Food Grade – When used in accordance with FDA application guidelines, this product meets the requirements of FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 (c) 3.1a and AS2070-1999 section 4.1.1(a).
  • Flamability – DIN 4102 B2: normal combustibility similar to wooden pallets.

HEXCYL Clips

  • Ultra high impact grade
  • UV Stable material
  • Secure Clip-Lock Mechanism
  • Marine-Grade Strength

PACKING and TRANSPORT

The warehouse at Woodville North, South Australia, 5012 is located 6 kilometres (10 minutes) from the Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal

Pallet Details

Standard Container (Ask us)

  • 1.15 metres (43″) x 1.15 metres (43″) 2.2 metres (87″) high
  • 21 boxes per pallet, 315 complete basket sets per pallet
  • 20′ container or local road transport = 3150 sets and 40′ container = 6300 sets (10 pallets)

Pallet Details

Hi Cube Container (Ask us)

  • 1.15metres (43″) x 1.15 metres (43″) x 2.36 metres (93″) high
  • 24 boxes per pallet, 360 complete basket sets per pallet
  • 40′ container or road transport = 7200 sets (20 pallets)

Core Advantages

Advanced Engineering Built to Last

Every Hexcyl basket is built around practical farm experience and precision engineering to deliver strength, efficiency, and long-term reliability in demanding marine environments.

Patented Pivot Bank System

Attachment positions let baskets run along one line or across two, offering flexibility for various farm setups.

Hexagonal Flat-Side Design

The shape creates a stable footprint that improves water flow and productivity.

Positive Clip-Lock Mechanism

Secure locking in both closed and upright operating positions reduces stock loss and improves safety during handling.

High-Strength Marine Materials

Impact-resistant, UV-stabilised construction ensures durability in cold climates and high-energy waters, extending service life over 10 years.

FAQs

All your questions, answered.

What is Adjustable Long Line Shell Fish Farming?

The Adjustable Longline System used for shellfish farming has been adopted on many continents receiving world wide recognition for its efficiencies in both production and shellfish quality. The concept was originally developed by Ritchie Baker, Tony Schutz and Geoff Turner of BST Oyster Supplies to farm Pacific oysters in South Australia’s high energy inter-tidal zones. The Adjustable Long Line System offers shellfish farmers the unique ability to raise and lower the growing height of stock on the farm for better management of shell growth, hygiene and meat condition in preparation for sale.

What is Adjustable Long Line Shell Fish Farming?

A typical installation will consist of:

  • A marine grade timber or plastic strainer post set at each end of a row of lines. A typical row may comprise of two, three or four lines approximately 100 metres (328feet) long. Marine grade timber or plastic posts are set out between the end strainers and are usually spaced approximately 3 metres (118”) apart when orientating baskets along the line and the parallel lines are set 750mm (29-1/2”) apart for orientating baskets across a set of two lines.
  • A strong and durable line (Vexcyl line) with a protective polyethylene sleeve covering the entire line capable of retaining its tension under load and during vertical adjustment.
  • Baskets, Suspension or attachment clips.
  • Risers (to be attached to the posts).

Hexcyl Systems recommend using the extremely user friendly Vexcyl braided line. This line meets all occupational health and safety standards required for setting up and use of the lines. Vexcyl braided line is custom designed specifically for longline construction. Farmers appreciate the ease of handling and the fact that you only require the line to be tensioned 3% of the total line length to achieve the correct amount of line tension.

Hexcyl baskets are designed for a wide range of grow out options and orientations in low, moderate and high energy environments.

How adaptable are Hexcyl Baskets to my farm?

Our baskets suit shellfish ranging from a minimum overall length of 5 mm (13/64″) to 150 mm (6″) or greater.

Have more questions?

Stronger baskets, higher productivity, and long-term reliability start with the right system; talk to our team today and find the best Hexcyl solution for your farm.

Ready to Upgrade Your Farm?

Stronger baskets, higher productivity, and long-term reliability start with the right system; talk to our team today and find the best Hexcyl solution for your farm.