PETpla.net Insider 11 / 2018

TRADE SHOW PREVIEW PET planet Insider Vol. 19 No. 11/18 www.petpla.net 54 SMI Hall 7A booth 503 “Smart” bottling and packaging systems incorporating Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 technology Compact rotary combi SMI will be presenting its latest range of ‘smart’ machines, including the new EBS K Ergon rotary stretch-blow moulders and the EcoBloc K Ergon integrated systems. SMI says that these machines are compact, ergonomic, eco-friendly machines can be installed even on small bottling plants. An example of the new EBS K Ergon range will be also showcased at the Brau Beviale exhibition. Global solutions. Local success. Welcome to a market on the rise! Highly attractive in presenting the latest beverage technology for the industry, Beviale Moscow also focuses on education, packaging, liquid processing, marketing, and raw materials, offering important networking opportunities in a constantly growing market. Be part of it! Inquiries/Learn more: T +49 9118606-86 84 | beviale-moscow@nuernbergmesse.de beviale-moscow.com The EBS K Ergon stretch-blow moulder is available in 2, 3 and 4-cavity versions. It is claimed to offer the advantages of rotary technol- ogy in a speed range (from 1,000 to 9,000 bph) that is traditionally served by linear stretch-blow moulders. The machine’s compact dimen- sions have been achieved by inte- grating the preform heating and stretch-blow moulding sections within a single, modular structure. It incor- porates Internet of Things connec- tive technology, making it suitable for Industry 4.0 “smart” operation and features a completely electronic pro- duction process, with a transmission system that uses brushless motors equipped with integrated digital servo- drivers. SMI says that users will ben- efit from low operating costs and low