Sidel EvoBLOW XL for large PET containers

Sidel has launched the EvoBLOW XL for large PET containers. The machine extends Sidel’s blowing capabilities for sizes up to 10 L PET bottles and is suitable for water, edible oil and food markets.

Available as a standalone or integrated combi solution, the blower is suitable for a wide range of bottle formats for up to 8 to 10 L. It features flexible oven configurations with a wide choice of bottleneck dimensions and complements Sidel’s existing complete line capabilities for large containers.

With blowing outputs up to 18,000 bottles per hour (bph) and 98% Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), the blower is equipped with an ergonomic embedded mould-handling tool to simplify heavy mould positioning. The mobile mould storage unit provides safe access to moulds close to the machine.

The blower has been developed to manage the challenges associated with rPET grades and possesses process capabilities from virgin PET to up to 100% rPET. It offers lightweighting opportunities for users, which can provide savings on PET costs and minimise CO₂ emissions. This includes the possibility to switch from HDPE to PET large bottles to further reduce carbon footprints. Further sustainability benefits are also achieved through the design of blowing circuits and valves which help reduce energy consumption.

The machine uses an optimised process and blowing curve with its blowing circuit and valves to deliver material distribution at fast speeds with 1500 bph per mould.