Packaging
PET Stretch Blow Molder/Filling System Monoblock
Monday 29. December 2008 - KHS combines proven technologies for optimized total operating costs
Higher availability, excellent material and energy consumption figures, and particularly space-saving: KHS is launching monoblock PET stretch blow molder/filler/capper systems under the name InnoPET BloFill. The new monoblock reduces many aspects of energy and material costs and in doing so proves to be particularly efficient and long-lasting. With the new complete system, users now benefit from combined know-how in stretch blow molding and filling technology.
Sales of beverages in PET bottles are increasing around the world. Manufacturers wanting to produce more effectively or to expand their capacity in a confined area find the ideal solution in monoblock systems. KHS has therefore developed a monoblock, which draws upon proven technologies, as a complete system. The InnoPET BloFill combines a KHS Corpoplast InnoPET Blomax stretch blow molding machine and a KHS Innofill filler/capper. The two individual machines have been successfully established on the market for many years. Thanks to the use of standard components, the monoblock guarantees trouble-free production from the very start. Customers can therefore reckon with an extremely short time-to-market for their products.
Focus on sustainability: Monoblock with great savings potential
The complete monoblock system enables PET bottles to be manufactured and filled with the utmost efficiency and with significantly reduced total operating costs. An InnoPET BloFill conveys the finished bottles directly to the filler following the stretch blow molding process without them having to be transported via an air conveyor segment. Approximately 2 grams of material per bottle can be saved solely because the monoblock machine dispenses with this air conveyor segment and the bottles are therefore always transported stably. This enormously reduces material costs even with average production quantities. Heinz Hillmann, Product Manager Competence Center Filling Technology, points out a further advantage, which also contributes to sustainable production: “We are particularly proud of the efficient use of resources. The rinser, which is normally used for cleaning the bottles after an air conveyor segment, can also be dispensed with in the InnoPET BloFill, which means that we are able to achieve additional savings on water and energy at this point.”
However, saving the conveyor segment also brings other advantages: The combination of stretch blow molding machine, filler and capper in a monoblock takes up less space and the availability increases. What is more, only one operator is needed to operate the system.
Expertise complemented thanks to affiliated concern
In addition to an excellent total cost calculation, InnoPET BloFill users also benefit from KHS’ extensive service package. Life Cycle Solutions offer a comprehensive range of services, which further increases economic operation of the system and minimizes downtimes.
The services offered include intralogistics, staff training, service, maintenance and repair as well as upgrades, extensions, conversions and trade-in of used systems when the time comes for new investment.
A significant project has been implemented in the shortest possible time using monoblock systems, which are available with different output capacities. The InnoPET BloFill combines two proven technologies. A monoblock system can therefore be put into immediate operation without interface problems. The first monoblock to be supplied will shortly be ready for production. “The demand is increasing! Our aim is to achieve a respectable share of total sales with monoblock InnoPET BloFill systems by the end of 2009,” explains Frank Haesendonckx, Product Manager, InnoPET Blomax.