SACMI LBF (Linear Blow Forming) - a platform that revolutionizes the manufacture of plastic containers by integrating compression molding and subsequent stretch-blow molding into a single linear process - will soon be on show at the K fair. This technology combines quality, efficiency, low consumption and operational flexibility and has a broad application range that spans from food to pharmaceuticals.
A single linear process: high quality and a compact layout
LBF delivers an innovative response to the needs of container manufacturers: the resulting containers are light, strong and sustainable, with greater consistency in terms of both weight and thickness.
At the heart of the system lies a new linear process that begins with compression molding of the preform and continues with stretch-blow molding. The two processes are performed in sequence, on the same machine, resulting in fast cycle times and an optimized machine layout.
The molding phase provides the intrinsic advantages of compression (a process in which SACMI leads the world with the production of one-piece caps): these advantages include better material distribution and minimal waste. Moreover, the extrusion temperature of the material - lower than in alternative processes such as injection - means low consumption.
Versatile applications for even the most demanding sectors
SACMI LBF technology has a broad application range, making it suitable for the production of containers for the food, wellness, pharmaceutical, and chemical sectors. Outstanding finished product quality, dimensional accuracy, and adaptability to different materials (HDPE, LDPE, HIPS and other high-viscosity polymers) also make LBF optimal for ‘sensitive’ contents, as in the case of pharmaceutical containers where maximum integrity, lightness and mechanical strength are musts.
LBF also offers the advantage of faster, less costly format changeovers. Linear and flexible, the system lets producers switch from one format to another quickly, minimizing downtime and reducing relative costs. The result? Fast adaptation to market demand without compromising manufacturing efficiency.
