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Out technical center offer at a glance

At our technical center, you can carry out trials and small series production for a wide range of applications, mold types and product sizes. Our experienced team in Agawam (USA) and Troisdorf (Germany) supports you with comprehensive process engineering expertise.

We provide a secure and confidential environment, various blow molding machines and extensive auxiliary equipment – ideal for testing new designs and optimizing production parameters. Our services include:

• trials and small series production
• top load tests and layer optimizations
• performance tests for PCR and bio-based materials as well as support with migration testing
• development of sustainable products with practical, hands-on support

Optimize your product confidentially, efficiently and sustainably – with us at your side.

Our machines

USA - WMB4-100/16

S1/90- P-PE, TK, 1 Channel, CoEx 7-Layer Extrusion Head - with View Stripe

  • Interchangeable inserts
  • Different applications and throughputs
  • Article size: Suitable for containers up to approx. 1 gallon (3.8 L), depending on bottle geometry up to approx. 1.5 gallons (5.7 L)
  • Typical applications: Bottles and containers for household chemicals, food and technical applications
  • Platen size: 17.7" x 11.9" (450 mm x 302 mm)
  • Max. open daylight: 18.1" (460 mm)
  • Min. closed daylight: 10.2" (260 mm)
  • Clamping force: 16 U.S. tons
  • Mold bolt pattern will be provided upon request

USA additional equipment

- Computer controlled blending equipment for outer, inner and regrind layer
- Microtome slicer
- Microscope
- Imaging software for layer analysis and documentation
- Dryer
- Grinder
- Support equipment

Germany - GDK GM30k1E-850

General information
• Machine type: Extrusion blow moulding machine, single station
• Head: S1/250 CoEx6 with viewing strip option
• Area of application: Production of hollow bodies up to 8 gallons
• Flexibility: Quick head change possible, customer moulds/heads can be used on request
• Interfaces: Process parameters available via OPC UA
• Drive: Electric, option for hydraulic heads available
• Platen size: 31.5" x 25.8" (800 × 655 mm)
• Maximum plate opening: 39.4" (1000 mm)
• Minimum mould thickness: 19.7" (500 mm)
• Clamping force: 67,400 lbf (300 kN)
• Available moulds:
     - 1.3 gallon oil canisters
     - 5.3 / 6.6 gallon canisters

Germany -WMB4-100/16

General information
• Machine type: Extrusion blow moulding machine, one station
• Head: S1/60 P-PE CoEx with 6/7 layers with viewing strip
• Area of application: Production of hollow bodies up to 0.53 gallons
• Flexibility:
     - Customer moulds can be used on request
     - Technical moulds available
     - Interchangeable pinhole inserts, e.g. for 4 quadrants, CoEx4, Deco 2 colours, etc.
     - Single-sided or double-sided viewing strip possible
     - Various areas of application and throughput ranges
• Platen size: 17.7" × 11.8" (450 × 300 mm)
• Maximum plate opening: 18.1" (460 mm)
• Minimum mould thickness: 10.2" (260 mm)
• Clamping force: 36,000 lbf (160 kN)

Germany - WMB2-100/8D

General information
• Machine type: Extrusion blow moulding machine, double station
• Area of application: Production of hollow bodies up to 0.53 gallons
• Flexibility:
     - Customer moulds can be used on request
     - Technical moulds available
     - Various areas of application and throughput ranges

Head options: The machine can be operated with different heads to cover a wide range of materials and applications:
• S1/60 T-PE: Particularly suitable for PET
• S1/35 W-PE, ReCo 5 colour gradient
• S2/35 P-PE, DeCo 2
• S1/60 TP-PE, ReCo 3

Mold and tooling range
•    Platen size: 14.6" / 9.8" × 13.0" (370/250 × 330 mm)
•    Maximum plate opening: 17.7" (450 mm)
•    Minimum mould thickness: 10.2" (260 mm)
•    Clamping force: 18,000 lbf (80 kN)

Germany additional equipment

- Microtome slicer
- Microscope
- Imaging software for layer analysis and documentation
- Color assessment cabinet
- Top load equipment
- Moisture analysis equipment
- Dryer
- Grinder
- Support equipment

Optimize and test your product confidentially, efficiently, and sustainably—with us at your side.

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