PET Technologies APF-Max PET stretch blow moulding machines

PET Technologies has announced the 4th generation of PET stretch blow moulding machines APF-Max with output range 6000–14000 bph for bottles volume of 0.2–3.0 L. The product range consists of three basic models: APF-Max 4, APF-Max 6, APF-Max 8 and its modifications.

It features a user-friendly interface, streamline form and corporate colouring, electric cabinet backside and communications connected via the top of the machine.

The series has 4- ,6-, 8-cavities configurations that match APF-Max 4, APF-Max 6 and APF-Max 8 models. All the mould cavities are separated, so users can easily install and remove one, and it takes 15 min to change the blow mould and start to produce another PET bottle format.

The automatic blow moulding machines have six servo drives to provide stable PET bottle manufacturing and high output. They are embedded in the mould closing unit, preform stretching, heater, preform transfer to the blowing part and bottle outfeed system. Automatic temperature regulation and preblow are also controlled via PLC form B&R.

The blow moulder is equipped with the special shortwave near infrared heating system. Preform heating is more efficient and fewer kilowatts are consumed. The heater itself is significantly shorter. The output is higher and its dimensions are more compact.