PREFORM PRODUCTION PETplanet Insider Vol. 25 No. 09/24 www.petpla.net 19 identical temperature distribution along the length for a specific preform type, despite a significant 18% reduction in water flow rate. This reduction cut costs associated with the pump and also contributed to a decrease in overall energy consumption. This significant reduction in water usage, together with Sacmi’s water treatment and recycling initiatives, energy efficient machines, clean energy utilisation and emissions reduction demonstrates their commitment to sustainable success. BMT says that Thermoscan, as part of a sustainable manufacturing strategy, offers an array of advantages for the packaging industry, including brand owners, converters and preform manufacturers. It serves as a tool for quality control, ensuring consistent high-quality production and mitigating process drift caused by oven degradation and environmental factors. It quantifies and addresses variations between sites and machines. When discrepancies arise between batches during production, Thermoscan compares their absorption behaviour. It also generates a representative temperature profile usable in simulations for efficient virtual analysis, ultimately saving time, resources, and money. BMT’s Thermoscan to measure the preform temperature profile after injection moulding led to an 18% reduction in water flow rate while maintaining the production of high-quality preforms for stretch blow moulding. www.bmt-ni.com The Thermoscan measures and analyses preform temperature profiles to enhance resource efficiency, reduce operational costs, and minimise environmental impact.
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