26 TRADE SHOW PREVIEW PETplanet Insider Vol. 23 No. 07+08/22 www.petpla.net New developments are synonymous with everyday routine PET Technologies will present the latest generation of the APF-Max PET stretch blow-moulding machine. The wide model range allows the production of bottles from 100ml up to 8 l, with neck finishes up to 120mm. The output is up to 14,000 bph. The modular concept of the APF-Max 3U makes it possible, for example, to produce a 300ml and a 7 l bottle on the same machine. The APFMax blow-moulding machine is equipped with the special short-wave near-infrared (NIR) heating system. According to PET Technologies, the advantages of the NIR heating system for PET bottle production are: Uniform temperature distribution between the inner and outer parts of the preform wall Shorter heating time Compact size of the heater Lower energy consumption of the blow moulding machine. Mould making PET Technologies will also exhibit rotary blow moulds. The 4-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centres make it possible to obtain a glossy mould surface. In 2022, PET Technologies acquired another Mikron Mill S600U with a spindle speed of 42,000 rev/min. This machine tool eliminates the need for additional polishing of the blow mould surface. It enables the company to reduce the blow mould lead time to 2-3 weeks and to double production capacity. PET bottle design With attractive and technological bottle design, PET Technologies helps its customers to combine light weight with high resistance, sophisticated decorative elements and appropriate blow moulding properties. www.pet-eu.com A smart way to produce PET preforms and bottles with rPET PDG Plastiques is specialised in the development and production of PET and rPET preforms and bottles since 1990. PDG Plastiques, located in Malesherbes, France, and Oran, Algeria, will introduce new developments and new products. For example, the Prelactia v3, a new version of two layers preforms light barrier for UHT milk. This version allows to use rPET Q5 from post consumers coloured and opaque bottles. With dosing 30%, 50% and 100%. The new neck finish 26/22 for carbonated and still beverages with a gain of 1.6 g per bottle, only in the neck part will be presented. Another highlight will be shown: the third version of the Mint-Tec technology which reduces the weight of the bottle bottom thanks to a thinner bottom of the preform. It ensures a better distribution of material during blowing. It is helpful for example for 62 g for a 5 l bottle. The company developed also a new stackable PET bottles for 8 l, 10 l and 20 l for filling of food liquids and beverages. All these solutions are compatibles with using of rPET and tethered caps. www.pdg-plastiques.com PET Technologies Hall C5 – Booth 332 PDG Plastiques Hall C5 – Booth 300
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