Smart Molding International 2-2025

23 www.smart-molding.com machinery Using PCR in the middle layer helps bottle molders comply with increasingly strict environmental regulations while reducing material costs. Regrind material can also be used in the middle layer, enabling waste resin reuse. Additionally, adding pigment only to the outer layer helps lower raw material costs. Though recycled materials can potentially affect appearance or raise concerns about contents contacting them, multilayer bottles solve these issues. Virgin resin on the inner and outer layers prevents contact between the contents and recycled or regrind layers. This avoids chemical reactions and protecting the appearance of the bottle. At the exhibition, Tahara will also showcase co-extruded bottles used for food, cosmetic, and agrochemical containers. Six-layer food containers provide excellent oxygen barrier properties. Meanwhile, pesticide containers use PA resin for strong chemical resistance. Tahara’s original coex head extrudes multilayer structures with uniform thickness in each layer, ensuring no layer disruption. Detailed layer structure materials are available on request. Tahara machines are equipped with “EWON” for remote maintenance via VPN. By allowing Tahara operators to perform initial diagnosis using the customer’s machine information (logging data) and PLC data (programs and error history), the need for on-site inspections can be reduced. This enables faster on- site support by preparing necessary parts and tools in advance. In some cases, issues can be resolved entirely through remote support, cutting down both the time and cost of dispatching engineers. Moreover, accurately identifying faulty parts helps avoid unnecessary replacements. Tahara invites visitors to come to their booth at Hall 13 / B77, located in the JSW corner. At the JSW booth, visitors will find a range of injection molding machines and twin-screw extruders on display, designed to meet the diverse needs of the customers. Technical and sales experts will also be there to discuss how Tahara’s proven multilayer solutions are ready to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. Tahara www.tahara-mc.com/en/ This 3-layer, 3-head model was awarded an Environmental Award at Plastpol 2024 All pictures: Tahara