Nissei ASB expands Vision1™ model range & demonstrates versatility of high output models at NPE2024

Highlights

ASB will demonstrate live molding of a trio of machine models from its existing “ASB-Series” line-up that include a variety of new features & capabilities. 

Key among these will be the global debut for these models of ASB’s optional Vision1™ control & monitoring system on all models while the PET molding demonstrations will highlight the improved product quality and productivity only achievable by ASB’s patented Zero Cooling™ technology.

1. ASB-70DPW v4 Vision1 – 1-Step Double Row Injection Stretch Blow Molding of a 350ml (12oz) HDPE shampoo bottle.
2. ASB-150DP Vision1 – 1-Step Injection Stretch Blow Molding of exceptionally light weight 475ml (16oz) PET cups utilizing Zero Cooling™.
3. ASB-150DPW Vision1 – 1-Step Double Row Injection Stretch Blow Molding of 900ml (30oz) PET mayonnaise jars utilizing Zero Cooling™.

Vision1™

ASB’s Vision1 machine control & monitoring system is a proprietary software and hardware package fully compliant with the OPC UA global standard protocol for industrial network communication.  Apart from control of the machine, the system can be networked into an existing factory management software package or set up with ASB’s standard “Vision1 for Factory” software solution included with every machine.

Control of compatible upstream and downstream equipment can be integrated into the molding machine’s control panel. While customizable real-time data can be accessed globally by the user’s management via any PC or mobile device.  Additionally, remote off-site diagnosis can be conducted by technical staff or direct from ASB technical support.

Zero Cooling™

ASB’s patented Zero Cooling™ technology leverages the second (conditioning) station of the four-station process to provide additional cooling or modification to molded PET preforms, allowing the preform to be better optimized at the first (injection) station of the machine.  The result is superior quality combined with higher productivity when compared to competitors systems.

ASB’s North American Technical Support Center

Of particular interest to ASB’s North American customers, the booth will also feature detailed presentations of both existing and planned support capabilities at the Atlanta Technical Support Center in the areas of sales, design, service, spare parts production, online parts ordering, and local customer training.

Molding Demonstrations

1. ASB-70DPW Vision1 + HDPE Shampoo Bottles

Machine

• ASB-70DPW v4 Vision1 : One-Step Injection Stretch Blow Molding Machine

Molded Product

• Type : 350ml (12oz) HDPE Bottle
• Weight / output : 29.5 grams / 1,550 bph
• Application : Personal care / shampoo

HDPE resin enables the production of containers having improved chemical and moisture barrier over PET, while at the same time, enjoying the benefits of a highly accurate neck finish with zero weld lines in the base.

For NPE2024, Nissei ASB has responded to our customers’ feedback of previous HDPE molding demonstrations with the ASB-70DPW now molding a non-round HDPE container in a double-row configuration giving significantly higher output, making it a direct challenger in a sector of the market normally monopolized by traditional injection blow molding (IBM).  Additionally, the ASB-70DPW has the advantage of huge flexibility as it can simply and easily be adapted to mold PET, PP, COC, and a wide range of other resins including bioplastics that are beyond the capabilities of IBM systems.