PETpla.net Insider 03 / 2014

BOTTLE MAKING 20 PET planet insider Vol. 15 No. 03/14 www.petpla.net Nissei ASB Machine CO., LTD.: Four new machines at K 2013 Live on the stage Nissei ASB Machine Co., Ltd. showcased four machines at K2013. and was also celebrating its 35th anniversary at the forefront of the PET container industry. exhibition a 500ml, 26mm neck diam- eter (light-weight neck), 9.8g water bottle was moulded at an output of 9,000bph. PF24-8B 12 cavities: High output 1.5-stage machine for up to 5l bottles One of the key features of the new PF24-8B is that it is capable of being converted to mould in two configura- tions. Either 24 injection plus eight blow cavities, or twelve injection plus four blow cavities can be utilised for up to 1.5l and up to 5l bottles respec- tively. In this second PF24 machine, the cavitation has been set to mould 5l containers in 12 cavities. With additional factory options, this model can also mould bottles with 1 E-tech (Retain-Heat Equalising Process Technology). ASB’s patented technol- ogy is able to adjust the temperature of injected preforms to maximise the quality of finished containers, the handles being inserted prior to blow- ing. As such, this machine enables a wide range of container designs making it suitable for users who are thinking about a future expansion of production. During the exhibition a 5l, 48mm neck diameter, 83g PET edible oil bottle was moulded at an output of 2,400bph. PF24-8B 24 cavity: High output 1.5-stage machine for up to 1.5l bottles The PF24-8B is a high-end addi- tion to ASB’s PF Series, 1.5-stage machines, which produce finished containers directly from PET resin in a compact space. It is developed as a high-speed mass production machine with productivity of 9,000bph (light- weight 500ml water bottle); currently the highest output machine in ASB’s product range. It boasts particu- larly small space requirements with respect to its high output, hydraulic- electric hybrid systems for greater energy efficiency and an E-tech*1 for stable moulding. The new PF24-8B global model high-speed- machine made its inter- national debut at K2013. Its productivity step-up from ASB’s existing PF8-4B machine is three times higher, while only requiring 1.5 times the floor space. During the PF24 1.5 stage machine