Krones Contiform 3 stretch blow-moulding machine

The Contiform 3 is the latest generation of Krones’ stretch blow-moulding machine series. The blow-moulding module has been entirely revamped. The field-proven linear oven of the Contiform S/H series has been design enhanced and principally optimised in regard to its energy consumption.

During the development work for the Contiform 3, particular attention was paid to the following objectives: increasing production output per blow-moulding station; reducing total air consumption; reducing total energy consumption; improving hygienic design; shortening product changeover times, increasing flexibility; further enhancing user-friendliness; and maximally dependable availability.

The Contiform of Generation 3 has been developed in sizes ranging from 8 to 36 blow-moulding stations, thus enabling record outputs to be achieved of up to 81,000 containers an hour. The machine can also, of course, be directly monobloc-synchronised with a filler, or in the ErgoBloc L with both a labeller and a filler. As from mid-2012, heatset and small-cavity versions will additionally be available, as will the integration of ProShape for producing oval containers, or Contipure for preform decontamination.