PETpla.net Insider 10 / 2015

MOULD MAKING 23 PET planet insider Vol. 16 Short cycle times, high shot-to-shot quality, low energy consumption and maximum flexibility. The new XFORM 300 with its unique 6-position post-mold cooling system boosts your output performance for the widest range of preforms. Cooling preforms faster and better, the 96-cavity platform is ideal for large runs and quick mold changes. And it lets you run any mold you want, old or new, OEM-built or not, in total freedom . From ultra-thin walled (with proprietary XMould™ technology) to wide mouth. XFORM 300 , low transformation cost, high value. SIPA S.p.A. - Via Caduti del Lavoro, 3 - 31029 Vittorio Veneto (TV) - Italy Tel. +39 0438 911511 - Fax +39 0438 912273 - e-mail: sipa@zoppas.com www.sipa-xform.com Designed to adapt. Built to last. The new XFORM 300 IMAGINE THE LOWEST TRANSFORMATION COST. IN TOTAL FREEDOM. insulation), testing the heating system and thermal sensors. Afterwards the overhauled mould is re-commissioned at the customer’s premises. One section of the mould not only undergoes an overhaul but also improvements in terms of its per- formance, especially in the area of cooling (neck rings and gate insert) e.g. with the patented MHThpSTACK Components Technology or today’s W–Cooling Standard Technology for neck ring cooling. New mould halves gener- ally come ready assembled from the parent company in Germany and are then com- missioned at the customer’s premises. According to Chris- tian Wagner, there is also the option to ship only the know- how parts whilst all other parts are manufactured by local firms. Subsequent fin- ishing off work is carried out here in Peachtree City, and commissioning takes place at the customer’s premises. Christian Wagner con- tinued: “For the unloading system we offer a take-off plate (three or four step) for all popular makes of PET machines together with an MHT coolMax patented air cooling system. Should we encounter personnel bottlenecks here in the USA, technicians from the parent company are con- stantly at the ready. Mould deliveries via preform system suppliers are handled via the parent company even if the customer is located here in this region. In such cases, customer support starts with the installation and commis- sioning on site.” The principal markets in the region are the USA and Mexico with 96-, 144- and 192–cavity moulds and a few 72-cavity broad neck designs. There are currently not too many smaller cavity mould sizes in the market. “Long term,” says Christian Wagner, “the aim is definitely to maintain premises in the USA since proximity to the customer is a cru- cial factor in obtaining a permanent foothold in North and Central America. In addition, we are looking to expand local manufacturing, independently of the dollar rate.” A further step is to strengthen the sales function through a network of agencies. One agent has already been signed up for Mexico, and talks are being held with other companies and persons. “In this way,” Christian Wagner concluded, “we plan to build up the market for MHT here step by step. “ We extend our thanks for the inter- view, wish our hosts every success and, following a visit to the assembly hall, continue on our way to our next destination. www.mht-usa.com