Norland Introduces the first compact, "small" scale Stretch Blow Molding Machine System for producing high quality P.E.T. plastic bottles. This system is ideal for companies whose requirements were thought to be too small for expensive, highly automated blow molding systems. This system is a major breakthrough for companies that are in remote locations where transportation costs or supplies of P.E.T. bottles have been too expensive, unreliable, or both.

Produce from 600 BPH up to 3600 BPH or more
The Blow Molding Machine System is designed to produce from 600 bottles per hour (BPH) up to 3,600 BPH or more. Each Blow Molding system will produce up to 600 BPH in various shapes, sizes, and colors. The equipment is modular so as many as six or more systems can be operated at one location. This way you can easily start with the number of systems required to meet your immediate needs and add additional systems as your demand increases.

The BM600 is reliable, heavy duty, and capable of operating multiple shifts per day to meet your bottle needs. The frame exterior panels, constructed from polished type 304 stainless steel, resist rust and corrosion which is common with equipment produced from mild steel.

A wide variety of high quality P.E.T. bottles for many industries can be produced with the BM600 Blow Molding system. Bottles for water, alcohol, juice, liquid detergent, vegetable oil, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and personal care items are just a few examples.

Environment
All Norland blow molders process the new oxo-biodegradable PET performs. See more information about oxo-biodegradable PET performs.

Economical
For shipping purposes the preforms are very compact, unlike the bottles that are factory formed. Even if preforms are to be transported, the frieght cost per piece is insignificant. A 40' container will hold approximately 500,000 X 24 gram preforms. The preforms are available from a variety of suppliers in the U.S. and many other countries.
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The cost of the preforms varies by supplier and are sold by the weight of the preform/bottle to be formed. The larger the bottle, the more material is required.

Simple Operation
The Blow Molding machine system does not require highly trained operators to produce consistent quality bottles. The bottle making process starts by loading preforms into the preheater. The preheater uses a variable speed track that moves the preforms through a heating area or tunnel. The heat tunnel has specially designed heating elements for a consistent heating operation with minimal maintenance.

When the preforms have made one "trip" through the preheater, they are manually loaded two at a time into the blow molder. After the bottles are formed in the blowing cycle, they are removed and the cycle continues. The finished bottles are then loaded directly onto a conveyor for filling or can be stored for later use.

The Blow Molding Machine system utilizes a high-pressure (250-psi / 17 bar), oil-less air compressor to form the bottles. The compressor includes an air dryer and final filters to ensure the air is completely dry and clean. The compressor is set up at the same time as the Blow Molding system.

The system includes a limited one-year warranty and full details are available upon request. The compressor manufacturer provides the warranty and back up service on the compressor after it is installed.

Excel Water Technologies can also provide custom molds for unique bottles, as well as add company logos and trademarks into the molds for only a slight additional charge.

See system dimensions and specifications

1. The Pneumatic Manifold is extremely reliable and is rated for much higher pressures than are normally required.
2. The Castings are made of high tensile strength aluminum-alloy to reduce the overall weight of the system, while increasing system strength and durability. The aluminum castings eliminate any rusting problems as with other metal products. The High Quality Chrome Plating of the Mold Closing Rods is another important advantage of the Norland BM600 Series Blow Molding Systems. Rust is a major contributor to the frustration of blowing inconsistent bottles. These chrome plated rods resist rust and allow for years of reliable service.
3. The Electronics are the heart of a properly functioning system. To ensure proper operation, the BM600 is microprocessor controlled and the settings are interfaced through a user friendly "soft-touch" pad. The High Efficiency, Universal Power Supply allows for electrical line voltage surges, spikes and transients. Without the use of this power supply, the circuit board is likely to be destroyed when a power surge occurs.
4. High-Impact Frelon Sleeves are used in the castings instead of regular (dry) or oil-impregnated sleeves. These sleeves are extremely durable and are self-cleaning as well as self-aligning. They also provide smoother movement of the mold closing ram that results in reduced cycle times and improved production rates. One of the most important factors about these high impact sleeves is the reduced wear on the Mold Closing Rods. Dry or even oil-impregnated sleeves will eventually wear down the diameter of the Rods.
5. The High Pressure Air Cylinders utilized on the BM600 are U.S. made and are world renown for their long life and durability. The cylinders are sized to operate well below their required pressure rating. These high quality cylinders and seals ensure years of reliable operation.
6. Dual Optical Sensors are used as a safety feature for the machine. The sensors monitor the area between the two halves of the mold. If an operator's hands or fingers move in towards the mold when closing, the sensors are designed to abort the close function. The optical sensors are hermetically sealed providing a significant increase in reliability and are very easy to align. Other guards and safety measures have also been incorporated.
7. The Stainless Steel Components - The same solid construction used in the Pre Heater skin and frame have been incorporated into the Blow Molder. Stainless steel frames and exterior panels on the Blow Molder mean longer life and better operation.
8. The Operating Software allows visual inspection of the LED readout display to monitor specific parameters. This provides managers the capability to monitor such items as production volumes, mold closing, seal closing and extension rod times to name just a few.

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