PETpla.net Insider 05 / 2013

BOTTLING / FILLING 34 PET planet insider Vol. 14 No. 05/13 www.petpla.net BOTTLING / FILLING 34 Vezio Bernardi was nevertheless especially keen to present the new IPS 220 – injection mould- ing machine, 220t clamping, 48 cavities – and a new PET processing CBF – compression blow forming for plastics containers (wide mouth for instance and/or for high internal pressures). Formsleeve+ Andrea Farina – Technical Product Manager Approx. 1,200 Sacmi labelling machines are currently in operation in the market. The latest technological jewel of Sacmi labelling – a project started in 2006 - is the Formsleeve+, a modular labelling machine that allows the application of a tubular sleeve created on the machine from roll fed stock. The sleeve is sealed with a laser source or alternatively bonded before being applied to the container and conveyed to a tunnel, where the shrinking process is completed. “Productivity up to 50,000cph – accuracy 1% container rejects – efficiency minimum available time 95%”, claims Andrea Farina. The new process is adaptable to different film types – such as PET-G, OPS, PO, PVC, PLA. The laser process avoids the occur- rences of toxic gases like ozone, dioxin and chlo- rine, which are known to contaminate the product. Both versions of Formsleeve+ were presented, with lasered and also with liquid bonded sleeves. In his presentation, Andrea Farina focused firmly on commercial exploitation: “20% cost saving can be achieved compared to traditional sleeve technologies for a number of reasons, for exam- ple, reduced label cost, roll count optimisation, no seaming, higher labelling speed and weld seam applied during the labelling process.“ CCM – Continuous Compression Moulding for plastic closures Massimo Gani – Sales Manager Closures There is a long-standing controversy raging between those who prefer compression moulding Vezio Bernardi, General Manager Beverage, Sacmi