Stretch Blow Molding
PET Packaging Technologies Debut at K 2019
SACMI will show its latest for compression, injection and blow molding—mainly of PET.
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K 2019 Preview: Blow Molding Exhibits Focus on Recycling & PET
Spotty information from blow molding machinery exhibitors indicates that the “Circular Economy” will be a recurrent theme and that PET processing will predominate.
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Sidel Buys PET Moldmaker
Sidel adds to its tooling capabilities with acquisition of COMEP in France.
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PET Stretch-Blow Molding Tip: Use Preforms While They’re Fresh
Moisture uptake in storage is almost impossible to remove from PET preforms and can negatively affect processing and container performance.
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Blow Molding: “Zero Cooling” Boosts Productivity Of One-Step PET Stretch-Blow Machines
Five machines at K 2019 will demonstrate new PET stretch-blow technology that boosts productivity by two or three times.
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Another Milestone in Lightweighting PET Bottles
Sidel has introduced X-Lite Still, which it calls “the lightest 500-ml PET bottle in the world for non-pressurized still water.” With a height of 195 mm, it weighs only 6.5 g.
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Learn About Operating PET Bottle Machines
Practical, hands-on training for machine operators and technicians about running stretch-blow machines.
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64-Oz PET Barrier ‘Growler’ for Craft Beer Is Called a ‘First’
Monolayer barrier PET beer jugs are molded by the machine builder for market-entry assistance.
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Agr International Adds PET Bottle Line Optimization Services
Agr’s new Process Performance and Optimization Group can provide production-line auditing and optimization planning, as well as job-specific services such as recipe design and startup assistance.
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Blow Molding: Interchangeable Mold Inserts For Flexible PET Bottle Molding
Change PET bottle size and shape easily with bottle mold inserts from PET engineering.
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