115 - Quartz bars
Description
Mounting of quartz bars between IR lamp and the preform in order to concentrate a part of IR in a point on the preform.
Key message
Improve bottle process flexibility
Machine application
Blowers S1- SBO 4/4 - SBO 6/6 - SBO 10/10 - SBO 16 - SBO 24/26
Benefits
- Contribute to treat heating problems, especially under neck, by creating of one hot point on the preform. Currently used in the first zone.
- Recommended to secure rPET bottle production for:
a. neck protection
b. process robustness
c. ensure optimal material distribution

