Smart Molding International 1-2026

37 www.smart-molding.com blow molding The space that you need for rPET At K 2025, the Italian Magic MP s.p.a. presented a range of its blow molding machines. One of the most interesting exhibits was a new BME model. This injection stretch blow-moulding machine (ISBM) is major step forward compared to the company’s oldest hydraulic Biaxial series. A load of customer-focused technology, which brings many benefits, ranging from energy savings to equipment savings; in addition to the linear movements of preforms and bottles it has also the blowing station in two different phases. Equipment savings make one more major plus. This machine relies on the new system, patented, complete with movable mould carrier to allow the cavities of the blowing mould to be reduced by 50%. To blow 6 preforms, traditional technology would require 6 blowing cavities, with a clamping force of approximately 30-35 ton. With BME model there are only 3 blowing cavities and the required clamping force is reduced by 40%. Specially designed for customers who need production in limited volumes, this machine allows them to blow simultaneously two differently shaped bottles, with an apparently similar preform and different neck. The machine can be equipped with in line or 90° injection station. This groundbreaking project will allow the machines to be upgraded and many new details to be introduced. Applica ons: Personal Care & Medical Bottles for clean rooms, environment friendly and for the consumer. Cosme c & Pharmaceu cal High quality and safety for the final user. Simple to recycle. Household & Cleaning For high durability bottles, free from contamination and resistant to the surrounding environment. Parts as light as a feather OSSBERGER Plastics Technology (Germany) is internationally established in the production of bellows for the automotive industry. Products made on its machines are installed in almost all cars worldwide. The OSSBERGER PRESSBLOWER Techniques enable the production of bellows, shock absorber applications or boots with minimal tolerance ranges. At K 2025 in Dusseldorf, OSSBERGER demonstrated its PRESSBLOWER SB2-150 model - a version of the Injection Blow Moulder, designed for bigger lot sizes. The machine works on two production stations at the same time. In addition, by optimizing the motion sequences the cycle times achieved by the previous type SB2/60 can be shortened. The attached switch cabinet reduces space requirements. World Premiere: Full Electric Machine for Ultra Clean L-Ring Drums At the K 2025 show, ST BlowMoulding unveiled a fully electric blow molding machine dedicated to the production of 220 LL- Ring drums. Tailored for ultra-clean applications such as those in the semiconductor industry for wet electronic chemicals, this machine represents a market-first solution. This solution is unique in the market, representing the lowest energy consumption ever achieved in this category combined with the highest compatibility with clean room facilities, lowest contamination by oil, dust and metal ions and highest final product quality. It incorporates: - A multi-toggle full-electric clamping unit, developed on 2020, now a global market success. - The exclusive adiabatic "H" extruders for gentle plasticizing and high throughput. - ABB SynRMmotors, enabling exceptional energy efficiency. - A fully electric3-layer extrusion head, in collaboration with W. Müller. - The PWDS® system by Feuerherm, fully electric, delivering high-precision wall thickness distribution. - Special coatings, filtration, and detection systems to meet ultra-clean requirements. This innovation sets a new standard for energy savings, low contamination, and superior product quality. The K 2025 visitors had an opportunity to explore ST BlowMoulding’s ongoing advancements: - All-electric clamping units for machines up to 200tons - Industry-leading adiabatic extruders and foaming technologies - High-throughput machines for industrial packaging (L-Ring Drums, IBCs) - Multilayer extrusion using PCR and PIR materials, in both continuous and discontinuous processes - Hydrogen liner technologies for composite pressure vessels - High-end suction blow molding solutions for EV coolant lines - Dual Head machines with enhanced automation and OEE - Energy-efficient retrofits for legacy machines (ST and competitors) - Patented hands-free AHC systems for fast head-tooling changeovers - A comprehensive portfolio of clamping units, tailored to all application types - Automated and user-friendly HMI with IO-Link and OPC UA integration. Type SB2-150 is a version of the PRESSBLOWER Injection Blow Moulder, designed for bigger lot sizes. (Picture: OSSBERGER) The new all electric machine CXT 810 HT CoEx3 for the L-Ring Drums production. (Picture: ST BlowMoulding)