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==== Production process ==== | |||
A preform is placed in the mold and then the actual beverage or any other product which is to be bottled, is forced at high pressure into the preform, molding it into the bottle shape. <br> | A preform is placed in the mold and then the actual beverage or any other product which is to be bottled, is forced at high pressure into the preform, molding it into the bottle shape. <br> | ||
This results in a filled bottle, ready for capping and | This results in a filled bottle, ready for capping and labeling. | ||
==== Reduced energy use ==== | |||
A significant reduction in the energy required for bottling is achieved by eliminating the need for compressed air. <br> | A significant reduction in the energy required for bottling is achieved by eliminating the need for compressed air. <br> | ||
With standard blow molding the air compression cycle is only 35% to 40% efficient and consumes approximately 70% of the total amount of electricity used in the blow molding process. | With standard blow molding the air compression cycle is only 35% to 40% efficient and consumes approximately 70% of the total amount of electricity used in the blow molding process. | ||
==== Reduced waste, downtime and labor ==== | |||
The LiquiForm® process reduces waste, downtime and labor that is normally associated with operating and supporting two separate machines. | The LiquiForm® process reduces waste, downtime and labor that is normally associated with operating and supporting two separate machines. | ||
==== Lower capital cost and reduced factory footprint ==== | |||
Standard bottle making and filling operations are typically performed by two separate pieces of equipment. <br> | Standard bottle making and filling operations are typically performed by two separate pieces of equipment. <br> | ||
The LiquiForm® process requires a footprint which compares to a traditional blow molder, dramatically reducing floor space requirements. | The LiquiForm® process requires a footprint which compares to a traditional blow molder, dramatically reducing floor space requirements. | ||
==== Optimised bottle lightweighting and definition ==== | |||
Better pressure control and material distribution is possible with liquid instead of air which allows for minimum wall thicknesses, reducing the weight of the bottle. | Better pressure control and material distribution is possible with liquid instead of air which allows for minimum wall thicknesses, reducing the weight of the bottle. | ||
==== Reduced greenhouse gas emissions ==== | |||
The lightweight bottles that are possible with LiquiForm® also reduces the weight of filled bottles, which in turn reduces the greenhouse gas emissions associated with transportation. | The lightweight bottles that are possible with LiquiForm® also reduces the weight of filled bottles, which in turn reduces the greenhouse gas emissions associated with transportation. | ||
==== Reduced risk of bottle damage or contamination ==== | |||
For supply chains using converter suppliers, the transportation of unfilled containers between converting suppliers and customers’ warehouses is eliminated. | For supply chains using converter suppliers, the transportation of unfilled containers between converting suppliers and customers’ warehouses is eliminated. | ||