Sidel unveils first aluminum mold for heatset PET bottles

Sidel is promising faster turnaround times and high machine output with its new aluminum mold

for blow molding heatset PET bottles. Able to withstand temperatures as high as 180°C, the mold can produce PET bottles suitable for hot-filling or pasteurization. Three times lighter than stainless steel molds typically used in HR applications, the F300 mold increases machine output and reduces format changeover times. With firmer tooling schedules in mind, the aluminum design is reportedly easier to machine than steel, so they can be delivered more quickly. The F300 mold is suitable for all types of blow molding machines and for manufacturing bottles of all shapes and sizes.