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Exhibition

K 2025: SIPA unveils smart and flexible solutions - XFORM 160 and SFL Flex

1:37 min K-Show 2025Preform moulds
SIPA S.p.A. Vittorio Veneto (TV), Italy

At K' show 2025 in Düsseldorf, SIPA is setting the stage for the next era of PET packaging with two significant product demonstrations: the debut of the highly anticipated XFORM 160 preform production system and the exceptional versatility of the SFL Flex stretch-blow molding machine.

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XFORM 160: Smart, Scalable Preform Production

Expanding its renowned XFORM preform production range, SIPA introduces the XFORM 160—a compact, yet powerful system designed specifically for the mid-to-low productivity segment. This machine is the ideal choice for low to medium volume bottlers, specialist converters, and new market entrants who require performance without high complexity.

Key to the XFORM 160’s appeal is its design for a dynamic market. Featuring plug-and-play installation and a compact layout, it’s suitable for companies looking to start small and expand their capacity over time. The machine is a powerhouse, equipped to handle up to 60 cavities and delivering a production output of up to 28,000 preforms per hour (pph).

Sustainability is built into its core: the XFORM 160 utilizes a continuous rotation screw with productivity up to 550 kg/h and is ready to run up to 100% rPET. Furthermore, its compatibility with third-party tools allows for the efficient use of existing resources, providing manufacturers with both performance and significant value.

SFL Flex: Mastering Complex Personal Care Bottles

For those focused on the demanding world of containers, especially in the personal care sector, SIPA is showcasing the SFL Flex. This machine is the definitive compact solution for highly challenging and asymmetrical bottles, such as those used for premium shampoos, body washes, and lotions. The SFL Flex ensures precise cap-to-bottle matching and meets the highest design standards, even on small batch runs.

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At the K' show, the SFL Flex will be producing the stylish "Aktiva" body wash bottle live. This container is a perfect example of the machine’s precision, featuring a particularly challenging closure alignment that highlights its adaptability and quality.

Available in 1- or 2-cavity formats with an output up to 4,000 bottles per hour, the SFL Flex is built for maximum flexibility. Its ultra-compact footprint—just 8 square meters—and rapid mold changeovers (as little as 10 minutes) make it a perfect fit for laboratories, pilot plants, and boutique product lines. With the ability to produce containers up to 3 liters and compatible with PET, rPET, and other polymers, the SFL Flex stands out for its operational efficiency and ability to deliver top-tier packaging performance under the most demanding bottle geometries.

Together, the XFORM 160 and the SFL Flex underscore SIPA's commitment to providing a truly comprehensive and scalable manufacturing range, tailored to every scale and requirement in the global packaging industry.

SIPA@K2025: Hall 13, stand B15

www.sipa.com

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