34 TRADE SHOW REVIEW PETplanet Insider Vol. 23 No. 11/22 www.petpla.net Increased output per cavity The Chinese complete systems manufacturer Tech-Long, based in Guangzhou, demonstrated its PET blow-moulding machine G6 at its stand. As Commercial Director Eddy Vuylsteker told us, their machine is faster and uses energy-saving air rather than water cooling in the neck area during the heating phase. This has led to an increase in output per cavity based on total number of cavities, the type of application involved and bottle or preform design compared to their previous model. A number of other innovations have also been incorporated into the G6. For example, the machine offers more energyefficient blowing valves, mould holders that produce less vibration and noise, clamping technology, improved oven design and a tool-free mould change mechanism intended to reduce the changeover time per station to less than one minute. The preform scrambler also takes up less space with a 450 feed that provides an opportunity for faster neck changes to be achieved. Based on the use of an 8 g preform at 33,000 bph, the machine builder claims to be able to produce a power consumption rate of 108 kW. The machine is available as part of the CPX model series that offers a cavity range of three to 28 and from the CPXX series ranging from 16 to 36 cavities. Tech-Long states that the G6 can be used for water, CSD, juices, beer, alcoholic beverages, edible oil, food and non-food products in container sizes from 0,2 l to 2,5 l. “The G6 is capable of producing 2,750 bph per cavity in water and CSD bottles, representing a 350 bph increase in performance compared to the previous model”, said Eddy Vuylsteker. www.tech-long-intl.com F.l.t.r.: Tech-Long’s Commercial Director Eddy Vuylsteker and Keith Boss, CEO Americas
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