Matrix blower eHR Sidel's new PET blow molding machine uses electrical heat resistance — represented by the letters eHR in the product's name — to heat the molds for PET bottles for beverages that have to be hot-filled or pasteurized. The machine can accommodate molds with between six and 28 cavities.
What's new? The machine, which debuted a few weeks ago.
Benefits Improved heat control, greater throughputs and energy savings of up to 45 percent. In addition, the machine eliminates the hazards of using oil, including slip-and-fall accidents and the contamination of filled bottles. Compared to using oil, the eHR method reaches required temperatures three times more quickly, allowing production to begin sooner. Since the heat is focused on the molds, the ambient temperature inside the machine remains lower than in a traditional heat- resistance, or HR, blow molder. With probes monitoring each mold, the process maintains consistent heat for every bottle — ensuring high quality. The speed of the machine has also been improved compared to its predecessors, allowing it to process between 12,000 and 56,000 bottles per hour.
Sidel Inc., Norcross, Ga., 678-221-3000,www.sidel.com
