PETplanet Insider Vol. 24 No. 07+08/23 www.petpla.net 43 TRADE SHOW REVIEW High-speed all-in-one solution for medium-sized bottlers Guozhu Group from Guangdong, active in the production of blow moulding machines, turnkey blocks for beverage filling, as well as preform and blow moulds, presented its fully automatic linear blowing-filling-capping series PMLBGX-6-28-10 in Shenzhen. The lines, which are specially designed for medium-sized beverage producers, can be operated in the PMLBGX-6-2810 version shown on the stand with a choice of six cavities for 12,000bph for 600ml or three cavities for 4,500bph for 1.5 l bottles. The Guozhu Group also has a 9-cavity version in its portfolio, which is to offer 16,000bph at 600ml capacity. In addition to the compact design (total installation just about L 11.2 x W 2.1 x H 2.2m), the company points in particular to the machine’s energy-efficient processes, such as energy-saving preformer heating and short internal transport paths within the blowing and filling/capping unit. Overseas Marketing Manager Laura Cai explains, “Around 40-50KW of operating power is consumed by the PMLBGX-6-28-10 shown here. The larger 9G model is around 60-70KW.” Mould changes and basic maintenance work should also be able to be carried out quickly thanks to easily accessible areas with just a few hand movements. “A phenomenon that can be observed particularly well here in China is that nowadays medium-sized beverage producers demand a high degree of format and product flexibility while still maintaining a comparably reasonable production capacity. At the same time, investments in technical equipment are an essential issue for such companies and often the available space in production is limited. We want to react to these requirements and applications accordingly and not only offer our all-in-one solution at an attractive purchase price, but also make the processes in ongoing production more economical. www.guozhu-pet.com F.r.t.l.: Johann Lange-Brock, Media Consultant PETplanet, Laura Cai, Overseas Marketing Manager Guozhu Group and Kay Barton, Editor PETplanet PRODUCTS PETproduct Metallised coatings for PET bottles Singulus Technologies is a global provider of production technologies for the manufacture of high-tech products. The company has recently launched a range of metallised coatings that it claims are recyclable. Traditional metallised coatings often utilise non-recyclable materials and harmful substances, raising environmental concerns. Addressing this issue, Singulus Technologies says to have successfully produced metallised finishes on PET plastic that have passed key recyclability tests, including metal detection and NIR (Near Infrared) technology for resin identification. These tests were conducted by certified test facilities of the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR). Compared to conventional metallising processes, Singulus Technologies claims that the new coatings offer a number of advantages. Using the new coatings, resin-based spray primers and topcoats can be avoided on various substrates, including PET, SAN, and glass. The coating require less energy to apply, thus offering substantial cost savings. From an environmental standpoint, the processes emit zero VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), eliminating the need for EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) reporting. Thin-film technology and surface treatment Singulus Technologies develops and builds machines and equipment for efficient production processes in thinfilm technology and surface treatment, which are utilised world-wide in the markets of photovoltaics, semiconductors, medical technology, packaging, glass & automotive as well as batteries & hydrogen. The company’s core competencies include processes of coating technology, surface treatment as well as wet-chemical and thermal production processes. www.singulus.com
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