Fast Mold change: how to reduce downtime on your EBM

Increase efficiency with fast mold change.

Advanced fast mold change solutions drastically reduce machine downtime, increasing the efficiency of plastic extrusion blow molding machines.

Thanks to dedicated systems such as quick couplings, lifting platforms, magnetic plates, and guided systems, format change is completed in 2–2.5 hours, or even in just 1.5 hours with the Plus version.

Who it’s for:

Converters

Manufacturers of plastic bottles and containers who need to frequently change the bottle format and want to reduce downtime.

End users

Manufacturers of finished products that need to produce multiple packaging formats and want to optimize production efficiency.

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The ideal solution for frequent mold changes.

Thanks to quick couplings, lifting platforms, magnetic plates, and guided systems, Techne’s fast mold change system minimizes manual operations, increases operator safety, and allows converters and end users to save valuable time during format changes.

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Fast Mold Change: 3 Key Benefits

Production flexibility

Allows end users and converters to quickly switch between different bottle or container formats, adapting easily to variable production needs.

Reduced machine downtime

Thanks to advanced technical solutions, format change is completed in 2–2.5 hours, and with the Plus version in just 1.5 hours for greater productivity.

Reduced manual operations

Using wheeled platforms, guided systems, and magnetic plates minimizes the physical work required from operators during mold change, making the process easier, safer, and less prone to errors.

Fast mold change steps

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Fast Mold Change | 2–2.5 hours.

Techne’s fast mold change integrates advanced technologies that make the replacement process faster and more efficient.
The three main solutions are:

Quick couplings for water.

Quick couplings simplify disconnection of the tubes that connect the mold to the collector blocks. Each tube is equipped with specific quick couplings with male and female fittings, both equipped with valves to prevent water leakage during disconnection.

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Wheeled platform.

Supports the mold at the correct height during installation and removal and is easily maneuverable by one operator. Lifting is done via pedal, while lowering is controlled by a lever.

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Quick blow pin change system.

A technology that allows the quick removal and repositioning of the individual block that supports each blow pin, maintaining the mechanical memory of centering and height.

Each block is fixed to a mounting plate with an identification code that corresponds to its seat, ensuring each blow pin keeps its previously adjusted position. Once fixed, no further adjustments are needed.

The plate can be inserted and removed quickly thanks to a release system, making the process ideal for frequent format changes and multi-cavity molds.

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Fast Mold Change Plus | 1.5 hours

To further reduce mold change time, magnetic plates can be installed on the mold holder in addition to the fast mold change system, facilitating mold removal and reducing manual operations.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between standard mold change and fast mold change solutions?

Standard mold change requires 3–4 hours and uses easier machine access, fixed crane lifting, and removal of the mold block + cores in a single operation.
Fast mold change solutions reduce the time to 2–2.5 hours, and up to 1.5 hours with the Plus version, thanks to quick couplings, wheeled platforms, guided systems, and magnetic plates that simplify manual operations.

What components make fast mold change more efficient?

In Techne’s fast mold change solution, the time is optimized by:

Quick couplings for water, preventing leaks and simplifying tube disconnection;
Wheeled platforms, allowing mold lifting and positioning without effort.

How does Fast Mold Change Plus differ?

The addition of magnetic plates reduces manual operations and significantly speeds up assembly.

When is it worth choosing a faster mold change system?

Not all plastic bottle and container manufacturers need fast mold change solutions. Techne’s system is extremely useful for those producing different packaging formats with a single machine and needing frequent format changes. Reducing downtime due to mold changes is essential to optimize production efficiency.

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