Smart Molding International 2-2025

22 smart_molding international 2/2025 machinery Tahara to exhibit at K 2025 with advanced multilayer blow molding technology The MBD-C33A/54E2Z-AP(C3) at the show will mold three-layer 1L bottles, using Tahara’s own coex die head. A t the upcoming K 2025 show in Düsseldorf (Oct. 8-15), Tahara Machinery Ltd. of Japan, a subsidiary of the Japan Steel Works (JSW), will introduce its MBD series: all-electric double station extrusion blow molding machines with internet connectivity. The range of product sizes for these machines is 300ml to 1.5 liters. The MBD-C33A/54E2Z-AP(C3) at the show will mold three-layer 1L bottles, using Tahara’s own coex die head. The middle layer is composed of post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin. Notably, the machine on display can mold bottles with eco-friendly materials such as PCR, polyethylene containing calcium carbonate, and bio-based resins in the middle layer. Its screw design, featuring barrier flights, a Maddock mixer, and dam flights, ensures excellent mixing and uniform dispersion of PCR materials. Since launching the world’s first all- electric blow molding machine in 1994, Tahara has built a strong track record of meeting diverse customer requirements, offering screw designs optimized for specific materials. TAHARA Extrusion Blow Molding Machine The 1L bottles molded at the show will have a three-layer structure