PET-Line Netstal, a division of KraussMaffei, introduced this portfolio of side-entry preform injection molding machines (IMMs) with the PET-Line 4000-6000-135. The machines save space and have been optimized to process PET with up to 100 percent recycled content.
What’s new? Netstal’s PET-Line 3000, the newest press in the PET-Line portfolio. With about 337 tons of clamping force, it is smaller than the original machine in the line, and it offers a fast lock-to-lock time of just 1.9 seconds. It is suitable for molds with up to 96 cavities.
Benefits Ease of use. The IMM’s standard Smart Operation feature allows all sequences to be stored, and optimizes many production steps automatically. Very little training is needed for new operators, and the entire system can be run using just four keys. The company said that tests against similar machines from other manufacturers show PET-Line machines use 20 to 25 percent less energy, cutting production costs. The IMM’s integrated Pecolux inspection system monitors preform quality in real time, and documents results for each batch. The optional Cycle Guard monitors power supply to the IMM and can provide enough energy to bridge momentary power failures, or in the case of a prolonged failure, allow the machine to complete its current cycle and eject finished preforms.
Netstal Inc., Hebron, Ky., 859-414-2435, www.netstal.com
David Tillett
Associate Editor David Tillett writes and edits for Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing, Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. He covers new products, industry news, patents and consumer and business equipment. He has more than 20 years of experience in daily newspaper, online and magazine journalism.
