Stretch Blow Molding

Blow Molding: New Machines Take on Challenging Shapes

锟糉rom very small to very large, from hotel amenity bottles to automotive jounce bumpers, new and upgraded machines tackle difficult jobs while improving productivity, quality, and energy efficiency.

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Packaging

Tiny Stretch-Blow Machine Makes Unusual Bottles

Two-stage machine makes PET bottles with off-center necks and more.

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sustainability

Is rPET OK for Hot-Fill Bottles?

Up to 50% recycle does not affect necessary properties, study finds.

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Packaging

A ‘First’ for Beverages: Integrated PET Preform Molding, Blowing & Bottle Filling

Sacmi integrates preform compression molding with stretch-blowing and bottle filling.

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Modular Drying Hopper Is Expandable And Convertible to a Crystallizer

Unlike typical welded construction, bolt-on sections provide flexibility and easier transport and installation.

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Automotive

What Blow Molders Say About All-Electric Machines

They are well established in Europe, but molders in North America are just beginning to come around to all-electrics’ improved performance, maintenance, cleanliness, and—yes— energy efficiency. Here’s first-hand testimony, from the U.S. and abroad.

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U.S. Molders Warming Up to All-Electric Blow Molding

When I set out to research a feature on 鈥淲hat Molders Think About All-Electric Blow Molding Machines,鈥 I thought it would be no big deal to get interviews with a handful of shops.

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K 2016 Preview: Blow Molding

Looking for speed and energy efficiency? Take your pick of new all-electric, hybrid, and servo-hydraulic machines.

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PET Processing

Milacron to Show Wide Range of New Technologies at K 2016 Milacron

New developments in injection and blow molding, extrusion, hot runners, and tooling will be featured.

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