Stretch Blow Molding

Packaging

3D Planning Visualizes New Machine & Line Layout

3D visualization of new PET bottle machines and complete packaging lines in plant environments ensures a good “fit.”

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k show

Modified Machines to Mold Unusual PET & PP Bottles at K 2022

K 2022 visitors looking for new ideas in stretch-blown containers will be treated to two novel collapsible concepts a the Nissei ASB booth.

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New PET Stretch-Blow System Saves Energy & Downtime, Aids rPET Use

New-generation Contiform PET stretch-blow molding machine from Krones is designed for sustainability throughout.

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Extrusion

50 Years...600 Issues...and Still Counting

Matt Naitove marks his first half-century in plastics reporting, with a few of his favorite headlines.

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k show

At K 2022: Improved Automatic Process Control for PET Bottle Blowing

New Process Pilot+ from Agr International offers faster response and flexible goals for keeping PET bottles on spec.

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sustainability

Water Bottler Powers Recycling with Renewable Energy

CG Roxane gets 30% of its power for repalletizing rPET at San Bernardino, Calif., from SolarEdge solar panels. 

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processing tips

Solve Four Common Problems in PET Stretch-Blow Molding

Here’s a quick guide to fixing four nettlesome problems in processing PET bottles.

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50 Years of Headlines … Almost

I was lucky to get an early look at many of the past half-century’s exciting developments in plastics. Here’s a selection.

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Uniloy Enters PET Stretch-Blow Market with Assets from Amsler Equipment

Uniloy is now servicing existing Amsler PET machines and equipment and will build new ‘Uniloy SBM’ machines in the future.

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sustainability

Coca-Cola Pledges to Use More Refillable Bottles

Coca-Cola says 25% of all its beverages globally will be delivered in returnable/refillable containers by 2030, up from 16% in 2020.

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