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Milacron helps packaging producers achieve maximum output in the production of packaging materials with technology that shortens processes and minimizes material usage while getting the most out of their equipment. Milacron offers economical and reliable results depend on a combination of part design, material, mold design, machine and auxiliary equipment. Thin-wall packaging applications place the highest demands on the process. Considering the production process as a whole, and part costs in particular, it is clear that the Milacron offers the best solutions to packaging manufacturers for successful and efficient production.

Product Highlights

Caps & Closures

Injection Molding
Material: Multi-Cavity High Speed Precision
Technology: Technologies
Machine: CAP-TEC 300 Hybrid

Advantage:

  • 64 cavities
  • 64-cavity mold, 28mm closures
  • 0.7mm wall thickness
  • Less than 4 seconds cycle time
  • Dry cycle time 1 second
  • Short cycle times and reduced energy requirements together with a strong price-performance ratio.
  • Specialized for the economical production of plastic closures for PET bottles, innovative cardboard packaging and more.

4.5 Gallon Bucket

Injection Molding
Material: 6 MI HDPE
Technology: Dual-Cavity
Machine: Powerline NT935-135 oz

Advantage:

  • 2 X 4.5 gallon
  • 0.900 wall thickness
  • 1700 gram shot
  • 17.25 second cycle
  • POWERMELT™ Barrier Screw for greater throughput at lower temperatures, especially for bucket production
  • Shorter cycle times and reduced energy consumption  

Milk, Juice, Water Jugs

Blow Molding
Material: high density polyethylene
Technology:High Speed, High Volume, Light Weight Containers
Machine:UMR Reciprocating Screw Blow Molding Machine

Advantage:

  • High volume production of light weight containers at the lowest cost per container.
  • Sterile blow air and pressurized clamp area (optional) enable bacteria-free container production.
  • Fast parison delivery and control required for dairy, juice and water industry.

Deli Food Container

Injection Molding
Material: PP
Technology: High Speed Thin Wall
Machine: Powerline NT550 E-PAK

Advantage:

  • 48 cavities (2 x 24) stack mold
  • 4.5 second cycle
  • High Speed Injection with Accumulators
  • Specialized for the economical production of thin wall containers and lids

Cosmetics

Blow Molding
Material: Wide variety of resins
Technology: Scrap-free precision
Machine: UMIB Injection Blow Molding Machine

Advantage:

  • Production of finished containers from 2 milliliters to 2 liters with precise neck finishes for tamper-proof closures.
  • Process is totally scrap-free.
  • Consistent quality production.

Multilayer Containers

Blow Molding
Material: Wide variety of resins and regrind
Technology: Containers with up to 7 layers
Machine: UMS Continuous Extrusion Shuttle with Coextrusion

Advantage:

  • Production of food containers with barrier properties to prevent O2 and UV ray permeation.
  • Production of agrochemical containers utilizing regrind resin in a PE, PE regrinded, tie-layer, polyamide structure container.
  • Each layer is fed by its own extruder to ensure precise thickness control.