Set to boost product quality – Expansion of Vision1 model range & live demonstrations
Nissei ASB, S19049
Nissei ASB Machine Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of machines and moulds for injection stretch blow moulding of PET and other plastics, will demonstrate the live moulding of three ASB-Series moulding machines at NPE. A key highlight will be the global debut of ASB’s optional Vision1 control and monitoring system on all models. In addition, the PET moulding demonstrations will showcase the enhanced product quality and productivity made possible by ASB’s patented Zero Cooling technology.
Vision1
ASB’s Vision1 machine control & monitoring system is a proprie-tary software and hardware package fully compliant with the OPC UA global standard protocol for industrial network communication. Apart from control of the machine, the system can be networked into an existing factory management software package or set up with ASB’s standard “Vision1 for Factory” software solution included with every machine. Control of compatible upstream and downstream equipment can be integrated into the moulding machine’s control panel, while customisable real-time data can be accessed globally by the user’s management via any PC or mobile device. Additionally, remote off-site diagnosis can be conducted by technical staff or direct from ASB technical support.
Zero cooling
ASB’s patented Zero cooling technology leverages the second (conditioning) station of the four-station process to provide additional cooling or modification to moulded PET preforms, allowing the preform to be better optimised at the first (injection) station of the machine, resulting in good quality combined with high productivity. The North American ASB Technical Support Centre is of particular interest to ASB’s North American customers. Both the existing and planned support options in the Atlanta Technical Support Centre in the areas of sales, design, service, spare parts production, online parts ordering and on-site customer training will be presented in detail at the trade fair stand.
Moulding demonstrations
Nissei ASB’s ASB-70DPW Vision1 one-step ISBM will be moulding a non-round 350 ml HDPE container of 29.5 g in a double-row configuration, giving high output (1,550 bph). It is intended to make it a direct challenger in a sector of the market normally monopolised by traditional injection blow moulding. Additionally, the ASB-70DPW can simply and easily be adapted to mould PET, PP, COC, and a wide range of other resins including bioplastics that are beyond the capabilities of IBM systems.
ASB-150DP Vision1 one-step ISBM machine
The ASB-150DP 1-step injection stretch blow moulding machine is the largest capacity model in the ASB series, claimed to be perfectly matched for the North American market with robust sales since its launch. Although primarily designed for PET moulding, it is fully capable of moulding almost any thermoplastic resin into containers for both food and non-food-based applications. The live moulding demonstration of lightweight 475 ml PET cups (14.5 g) with an output of 3,000 bph is claimed to provide an easily recyclable, more cost effective and more resilient moulding solution over commonly used thermoforming or injection moulded cups of similar size and weight.
Zero cooling allows a very thin, short injection moulded preform to be re-shaped for optimum stretch ratio at the blow station. The moulded cup will become a talking point at the event as the NPE exhibition’s official “Bottle Zone” will be serving beer and other refreshing beverages in this on-site moulded cup at its Beer Garden meeting area.
ASB-150DPW Vision1 one-step double row ISBM machine
The ASB-150DPW has the same general dimensions as the ASB-150DP but is engineered to provide double row moulding for higher output of medium sized bottles and jars in PET and a range of other resins. The live-moulded 900 ml container with a weight of 40 g is a typical PET jar for general food applications, however the inclusion of ASB’s Zero cooling technology enhances both the quality and productivity of the container to a significant degree over standard moulding methods, says the company. Servo-hydraulic drive provides smooth, quiet operation with reduced energy consumption compared to previous driving systems, while the optional NVES-150DPW-P/V take-out system will transfer the jars onto an output conveyor.
Additional information
The machines will be demonstrated with a wide range of matched upstream & downstream ancillary equipment including bottle take-out units, chillers, resin dryers, mould temperature controllers, etc. ASB’s booth will also be exhibiting a wide range of new developments and packaging technologies including Zero cooling, heat resistant PET containers, lightweight collapsible water servers, canted/tilted neck bottles, HDPE bottles by ISBM, thick wall / base cosmetic bottles, etc.
