PETpla.net Insider 07+08 / 2021

45 PRODUCTS PETplanet Insider Vol. 22 No. 07+08/21 www.petpla.net PET products Handle applicators And&Or, a leader in the manufacture and marketing of handle applicator machines for PET and PE bottles, provides solutions for the automatic insertion of various types of handles. They are adaptable for low, medium or high-speed lines, as well as for multiple types of operation, including rotary, interval linear or continuous linear. The use of the company’s handle application technology enables the manufacturing of a handy and easy carry handle-ware for a large PET container (3 to 5 l) with either a lateral, umbrella or neck handle. And&Or says that traditionally, the move from the classic HDPE handle-ware to a more attractive PET handle-ware container has been challenging, largely due to the lack of precise and specialised handle application technology. In addition, And&Or specialises in the manufacture of a carton collar applicator which automatically inserts the carton collar to single bottles or packs, from 300ml to 5 l. The advan- tages of this technology are, the flexibility to work with different carton and packaging types, the security by PET fairing, and the easy to use touch screen. With this growing demand for automatic handle applica- tion technology, And&Or supports the customer by providing a complete solution from initial concept and design of the handle, bottle & preform specs right through to the successful development of a cost effective final product, offering brand advice along with their professional expertise. www.andyor.com BOTTLE MAKING Bottle design services Producer of specialised preform and blow moulds Petka holds its own design department to create customised bottle designs on demand. The processes offered by their design department and highly qualified designers range from a first evaluation to a prototype before the production of the final product starts. The bottle designs are conceived in accordance with the dimensions of the preform to be blown, specified by the client. After a detailed analysis of the preform concept, Petka’s designers produce a selection of appropriate designs. Once a 3D drawing has been finalised, the designers create a 3D mockup to provide an accurate visual representation of the design. The mockup allows the company to highlight the key functions, attractive features, and unique details of the bottle. This innovative part of the process ensures Petka can demonstrate the final shape of the bottle to the client, prior to any sign-off. To further improve the customer experience, the next step is prototyping. Producing a prototype helps to truly understand the future product and also allows customers to test the design’s accuracy before starting the produc- tion process, explains Petka. The main advantages this offers the clients is the possibility to trial their design in “real-world” scenarios and interact with it more effectively. The main objective is to identify potential abnormalities or issues and have the possibility to modify certain aspects of the design if there are any uncertainties, prior to launching a finalised product. In their R&D department, Petka are always working on new features. Their latest development relates to the design of the bottom mould and works on blowing the base with low pressure to produce a more stable base. www.petkamold.com