For Sale - PCM - 985 - Reciprocating Screw Blow Molding Machine

This Machine is best characterized by it's versatility. It utilizes a 1.500" diameter (38mm), 24/1 ratio (L/D) feed screw. The reciprocating screw dsign of blow molders have fewer moving parts than continuous extrusion machines, thus simplifying setups and reducing maintenance cost. The rapid parison drop rate is very advantageous for thin wall containers, typical in dairy/juice bottle applications. Wide mouth containers can be made with automated secondary spintrim systems at a much lower cost than comparable continuous extrusion machines. This Machine is equally well suited to smaller industrial/toy/medical parts.

A variety of multi-parison die heads, with options such as parison programming and ram-down or pull-up impact neck finishing, add to the capabilities of this Machine. Single cavity systems can produce articles up to lightweight 1-gallon bottles, dual cavity systems are suitable for articles up to 1-quart size, three cavity systems are quoted up to 16-ounce size.

The solid state PLC electronics provide dependable, user-friendly access to machine controls, with file storage for multiple job setups. Controls can be easily modified to allow for special functions such as needle blow, dual pressure blow controls, bottom blow, core pull mold action, etc.