CBF Compression Blow Forming for the Dairy Industry Superior Quality Containers For The D AIRY Industry

SUPERIOR NECK QUALITY AND CONSISTENCY SUPERIOR PROCESS QUALITY Improved sealing performance, higher Superior sustainability and purity due to consistency and repeatability of all bottle lower melt temperature. specifications. Higher consistency and repeatability of all bottle specifications, delivering the highest performance levels. SUPERIOR CONTAINER PROPERTIES

Mean 7,0 100% PERFECT BOTTLES Lower Spec 6,0 Limit 5,0 4,0 Thanks to a fully integrated quality Upper Spec 3,0 Limit 2,0 control vision system, CBF ensures full 1,0 0,0 compliance with specifications for all Process 88 ,5 9 9,51 0 10,5 distribution produced bottles. Weight [g] - X ray photo of a bottle Normal distribution NO GATE Superior performance against stress cracking & improved product appearance.

In recent years the DAIRY market has shown DAIRY industry. This includes complete filling clear signs of strong worldwide growth. SA CMI, lines for dairy products, the widely acclaimed which has long been active in this sector, is range of thermoforming machines and fully now strengthening its presence and extending tested and approved end-of-line solutions. its already-comprehensive range of technical CBF machines reinforce SACMI’s presence solutions thanks to the introduction of CBF in a highly strategic market segment and technology. CBF (Compression Blow Forming) represent clear evidence of SACMI Group’s machines constitute the technological link that renewed commitment to leading this segment completes the SACMI solution range for the by introducing innovative technologies. Technical content on this innovative process Compression Blow Forming Key process factors The competitive advantages of an innovative technology

State-of-the-art technology Total cost of the bottle Superior Bottle Quality

CBF (Compression Blow Forming) is a unique is then activated and the preform is blown into • Higher efficiency • CBF technology reduces variability, improving tolerances and statistical capability combination of compression molding and blow the final desired shape without requiring any • Lower start-up time forming. From resin to bottle in one single trimming, thus dramatically reducing scrap. • Highly repetitive manufacturing process • Lighter bottle with improved rotary station: the process begins with the resin The container is then transferred by a positive delivering superior consistency mechanical properties being introduced into a continuously operating control system to the exit conveyor and during • No hot-runner on extrusion system extruder. The continuous extruder itself provides this part of the process leak detection as well • Reduced labour requirements • No gate, no welding lines a constant supply of molten resin which is cut as visual quality control is carried out on every • Less floor space into precisely pre-sized pellets which are then single container. CBF is a continuous process • Zero resin scrap during production inserted into an open compression mold. This and allows for maximum machine compactness Sustainability • Improved sustainability and purity due to compression cycle molds the preform to have and fully integrated quality control. From resin lower melt temperature • Lowest power consumption in the industry exactly the same weight as the final container. to bottle with a single, compact and highly The preform is temperature controlled to provide controlled unit: CBF is a game-changing • Lower scrap rate during production the best blow process properties. The blow mold technology for the dairy industry. • Less material wastage during color change

find out more about CBF GAME-CHANGING TECHNOLOGY FOR PLASTIC CONTAINERS

PROCESS Modular tool One continuous process designed for maximum flexibility to manufacture bottles straight from pellets.

4 3 Positive control of the bottle

Blow Stretch Total quality control performed on each bottle produced bottle vision system leak test 5 2

Moulding Preform 1 compression Pellet insertion and bottle removal Sacmi product development lab 100% perfect bottles The advantages of a partner with development and testing skills Case studies

Case Study - Summary Data

nominal capacity 100 ml In the Closures and Containers LAB, the CBF-LAB provides all customers with complete development of resin HDPE dairy packaging solutions, from the initial idea to final testing and start up on the line: • 3D modelling, rendering and mock up, container prototyping master none

• Material and additive testing and characterization (DSC, DMA, crystallinity, viscosity) overall weight 4.7 g

• Container sizing (optical, CMM, thickness, statistical analysis) bottle weight ST. Dev 0.02 g • Container performance (mechanical performance, sealing performance, OTR , WVTR) bottle weight range ± 0.06 g

bottle height 89 mm

bottle diameter 43 mm

mean body thickness 0.4 mm

top load resistance 70 N

max top load resistance > 100 N

Case Study - Summary Data

nominal capacity 350 ml FINISH & CLOSURE FINISH & CLOSURE resin HDPE WITH ALUMINIUM FOIL SEAL WITH INTERNAL PLUG SEAL master none

overall weight 20.7 g

bottle weight ST. Dev 0.02 g

bottle weight range ± 0.06 g

bottle height 170 mm

bottle diameter 62 mm

mean body thickness 0.55 mm

top load resistance 150 N

FINISH FOR FINISH & CLOSURE SNAP-ON max top load resistance > 200 N ALUMINIUM FOIL SEAL WITH INTERNAL PLUG SEAL A wide range of forms The huge potential of CBF

The CBF range of machines covers a broad variety CBF is the ideal solution for container of products that respond to the demands of today’s manufacturers who, now more than ever, are DAIRY market. This innovative technology allows looking for an optimum combination of key producers to manufacture all the most commonly factors such as high output rates and flexibility. used liquid yogurt and single-serve probiotic Absolute container quality is made possible by the containers while maintaining excellent product numerous control devices integrated inside the quality standards. CBF aIso creates plenty of machine and can be combined with outstanding opportunities to make the container lighter. container lightness without modifying mechanical properties. Moreover, CBF provides competitive manufacturing solutions for higher-volume bottles, such as Moreover, CBF offers a perfect response to in the fresh milk industry. Another interesting the needs of the DAIRY market as all available field of application for this technology is the resins can be processed on this technology. CBF yogurt industry since CBF machines can also machines offer the best response to market needs produce wide-mouth containers suitable, for and can handle even the broadest output and/or example, for desserts. container requirements. Sacmi machines and plants for dairy containers: know-how and certified solutions 09/2016

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