Packaging

At NPE, Cypet to Show Latest Achievements in Large PET Containers

Maker of one-stage ISBM machines will show off new sizes and styles of handled and stackable PET containers, including novel interlocking products.

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Packaging

All-Electric IMM Advances for Packaging, Medical and LSR

NPE2024: Sumitomo SHI Demag’s show focus is on the application of all-electric injection molding machine technology for a variety of markets and components.

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Specialized Machine, Tool Achieve Record Levels of Cap Molding

NPE2024: Netstal says its CAP-Line injection molding machine running a 128-cavity z-moulds tool will produce 26-mm tamper-evident caps for still water in just a 1.9-second cycle.

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Biopolymers

Composting Additive for PLA Added to FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances

Carbios’ Active enzymatic solution for the biodegradation of PLA is now included in the FDA Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substances, enabling its use in flexible and rigid food packaging.  

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NPE

All-Electric Shuttle and Stretch-Blow Machines

NPE2024: Meccanoplastica shows off a double-sided shuttle for containers up to 5 L and a reheat stretch-blow molder for up to 2.5 L PET containers with four cavities — both all-electric.

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Blow Molding

New 15-Ton, All-Electric Shuttle

NPE2024: Plastiblow demonstrates double-station, quad-head machine making 500-ml HDPE bottles.

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Packaging

Large Recip-Screw Machine Boasts Numerous Upgrades

NPE2024: Rocheleau adds side-shift option, new controls and diagnostics to its RS-90 unit.

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Packaging

Sensor-Based PET Stretch-Blowing Controls and Bottle QC Instruments

NPE2024: Agr International is showing its newest systems for automated stretch-blow molder control and for measuring thickness distribution of bottles or sheets.

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NPE

High-Output Drum Machine Boasts Fast Cooling, Color Change

NPE2024: Graham Engineering’s new 40-lb accumulator press has adjustable-height extruder platform.

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Additives

UV Blocker for Clear Film Packaging

NPE2024: Tosaf’s UV9389PE EU boasts high-blocking effect in the wavelength of 200 nm to 389 nm.

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Blending & Dosing
Process Cooling
Plastics Size Reduction