Blow Molding

R&B's new blow molding machine is flexible, efficient

June 28, 2024

The RBS-E550D all-electric shuttle EBM machine can accommodate tri-layer applications.

R&B Plastics Machinery debuted its RBS-E550D blow molding machine at NPE2024.

RBS-E550D R&B Plastics Machinery launched its new all-electric shuttle extrusion blow molding machine at NPE. It features a heavy-walled steel tube and steel plate frame construction with walk-in molding area and top-of-machine access platforms for long life and easy maintenance, along with in-machine deflashing with center-of-machine scrap removal, and servo electric part takeout system. Yaskawa X absolute servo motors and drives provide fast, smooth machine motions. The RBS-E550D can accommodate tri-layer applications; at NPE, it was configured with a W. Müller 2 x 250mm CD tri-layer die head and WM-096 manual screen changer system. The Siemens touch-screen control system is focused on easy navigation, and the machine can be accessed remotely for technical support.

What’s new? The RBS-E550D.

Benefits Smaller footprint, flexibility and energy efficiency for small to medium-sized packaging applications.

R&B Plastics Machinery LLC, Saline, Mich., 734-429-9421, www.rbplasticsmachinery.com

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Lynne Sherwin | Managing Editor

Managing editor Lynne Sherwin handles day-to-day operations and coordinates production of Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing’s print magazine, website and social media presence, as well as Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. She also writes features, including the annual machinery buying survey. She has more than 30 years of experience in daily and magazine journalism.