PET-series Mold-Masters’ PET-series two-stage hot-runner system offers a three-plate design specifically for applications producing PET preforms. It offers consistent high-performance processing capabilities, even during cold startup. The company’s MasterShield technology allows the PET-series to offer improved leakage protection between the nozzle and manifold. The series is compatible with any major brand of PET preform mold and available in a wide range of industry standard configurations.
What’s new? Reduced stack height. While the industry standard for a three-plate design is 300mm, the PET-series hot-runner system is now available with a stack height of 260mm on systems with as many as 72 cavities using standard components.
Benefits The ability to run on a wider range of machines, including older generations, that have stack height limitations. The more-compact system preserves the advantages of a three-plate design. Specifically for PET applications, it helps improve geometric thermal balancing and reduces plate bowing to enhance preform quality.
Mold-Masters, Georgetown, Ontario, 905-877-0185, www.moldmasters.com
David Tillett | Associate Editor
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.
