SFL linear blowing systems

Linear blowers for the production of containers in PET: flexibility at the highest levels

Linear stretch-blow moulding systems: the most flexible system and user-friendly platform in the market for the production of the larger variety of containers (standard, heat set, refillable, oval, large sizes and wide mouth). A revolutionary bottle production system with the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) and the highest bottle hour/cavity output compared to any other system.

HIGHLIGHTS

High output, up to2000 bottles/hour/cavity
Cavites from 2 to 8
Fully electric machine
Great flexibility
Extremely quick installation and start-up time
User centric platform with full process control
Variable clamp stroke

SFL 4/4 FOR EDIBLE OIL BOTTLES

Linear blowmolder for edible oil bottles

SFL WIDE MOUTH

Linear blowmolder for wide mouth jars in PET

SFL PREFERENTIAL HEATING

Linear blowmolding system SFL with SFL Preferential Heating

SFL EVO

SFL EVO Linear blowmolder: the ultimate flexible & user friendly platform for the production of all type of blottles.

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Process steps: main features & benefits

Continuous preform feeding system
Composite techno-polymers chain: very light, no wear, no elongations, low maintenance cost
Self-lubricate bushing and sealed bearing
Standard quick changeover of spindle (tool-less)
Different chain pitch to optimize production based on specific neck finish diameters
Ejection system for oval or not well inserted preforms
Quick-change system (option) for different neck diameters: change of loading wheel and loading guides

Preforms ventilation system with laminar flow (sipa patent). No turbulence
Low thermal inertia: higher heating process consistency and fast start-up
Oven dimensions based on preform and max bottle size (from 8 to 10 lamps)
Modular oven
Adjustable position for neck change

Servo-driven pitch-change system to optimize heating efficiency (oven pitch) and maximum bottle diameter (bottle pitch)
Simple, solid and reliable system
Servo-driven unit for same-time preform and bottle transfer
Precise and gentle preform holding
Very high transfer speed
Quick change of personalized parts (tool-less)

Servo- driven blowing clamp, no oil.
High clamp speed
Several clamp stroke set by HMI, no mechanical settings
Double-sided pneumatic compensation
Servo driven stretch rods.
Fine setting of stretch profile thanks to servo control.
Blow seals, fast and independent for each cavity.
Self-learning of stretch stroke based on preform-bottle size.
High-tech blowing valves: fast and independent for every cavity, with individual pre-blow flow regulation
Very quick exhaust
Single cavity pressure monitoring (option)
Standard Air tanks for peak blowing ramp, providing higher output
By-pass valve to avoid chilled water when not in production
Lower power consumption while machine is in idle mode or is waiting for downstream
No condensation on blow molds once the machine is not blowing bottles

Servo-driven unit for bottle discharge
Discharge on air conveyor or belt conveyor or vacuum conveyor
Bottle base post-mold cooling
Leak tester: integrated device (neck handling) for 100% quality check

Materials

PET
rPET
OPP
PLA
PE
PS
Tritan
Preform in Preform
Multilayer

Type

Standard and personalized
Lighweight
Heat Set & pasteurizable
Oval and off-centered neck
Ultra-Clean
ESL, Aseptic
HPP
Large sizes (up to 30 liters)
Wide mouth (jars)
Light barrier
Gas barrier
Humidity barrier
Active packaging
Ti O₂
Opaque colors

HANDLE Solutions

Grip features
On neck handle
Post mold handle (flexible handle application)
In mold handle (robotic positioning inside blow mold)

SFL LINEAR BLOWING SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS

The SFL standard machine platform provides great production flexibility in term of different types of containers to be produced with the aid of special kits. Bottling line for mineral water, soft drinks, fruit juices and functional drinks, beer, edible oil, spirits, dressings, souaces, cosmetics and detergents and pharmaceuticals.

MODEL	BLOWING CAVITIES	MAX SIZE (L)	MAX. OUTPUT (B/H)
SFL PERFORMANCE 8	8	1	16,000
SFL PERFORMANCE 7	7	2	14,000
SFL PERFORMANCE 6	6	3	12,000
SFL PERFORMANCE 6 H	6	3	9,900
SFL PERFORMANCE 5 H	5	4	8,500
SFL PERFORMANCE 4 H	4	5	6,600
SFL PERFORMANCE 3 H	3	12	5,100
SFL DYNAMIC 5	5	1.5	10,000
SFL DYNAMIC 4	4	3	8,000
SFL DYNAMIC 4 H	4	3	7,600
SFL DYNAMIC 3 H	3	5	5,100
SFL DYNAMIC 2 H	2	12	3,600
SFL FLEX 2	2	3	4,000
SFL FLEX 1	1	5	2,000
SFL BIG 6	6	5	8,400
SFL BIG 5	5	6	7,000
SFL BIG 4	4	12	5,200
SFL MAXI 3	3	15	3,000
SFL MAXI 2	2	20	2,000
SFL MAXI 1	1	30	1,000
SFL WM 4	4	3	6,000
SFL WM 3	3	5	3,500
SFL WM 2	2	12	3,000

Case histories for this product

26/05/2025

Case histories

SIPA PACKAGING DESIGN & SINCRO BLOC: A WINNING COMBINATION FOR BEYSU WATER

In the fiercely competitive world of beverages, getting things done efficiently, keeping everything super clean, an

SFL linear blowing systems

Linear blowers for the production of containers in PET: flexibility at the highest levels

HIGHLIGHTS

SFL 4/4 FOR EDIBLE OIL BOTTLES

SFL WIDE MOUTH

SFL PREFERENTIAL HEATING

SFL EVO

Process steps: main features & benefits

Materials

Type

HANDLE Solutions

SFL LINEAR BLOWING SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS

Case histories for this product

SIPA PACKAGING DESIGN & SINCRO BLOC: A WINNING COMBINATION FOR BEYSU WATER

SIPA'S INNOVATION FOR SANTÈ ISOTONIC DRINK

SIPA HELPS POWER THE SPIRIT OF INNOVATION AT PHILLIPS DISTILLING

LEADING THE WAY IN LABEL-FREE BOTTLES

SIPA ADDS SAUCE TO ÖZLER PLASTIK PACKAGING OUTPUT

SOUTH AFRICAN PLAYER POLYOAK GOES BIG

XIWANG FOODSTUFFS CHOOSES SIPA TO ENGINEER AND BLOW COB-SHAPED BOTTLES WITH INTEGRAL HANDL

SODASTREAM COLLABORATES WITH PTI AND SIPA TO PRODUCE NEW GENERATION TRITAN™ BOTTLES

TOP CHINESE MINERAL WATER COMPANY SIGNS LONG-TERM COOPERATION DEAL WITH SIPA

HEALTH DRINKS LEADER DOĞANAY GIDA FINDS SIPA FIT FOR PURPOSE

POLYOAK PUTS MORE FAITH IN SIPA WITH NEW INVESTMENT IN XFORM AND SFL FOR PET PREFORMS AND

NEW PET PACKAGING FOR PONTI. SIPA HELPED PONTI TO CONVERT HDPE GLAZE PACKAGING INTO A SQUE

ESTERFORM HAS CHOSEN SIPA SFL 4/4 WM FOR ITS GROWING PET JAR BUSINESS

AUTOMATIC PRODUCTION OF HANDLED PET BOTTLES AT JRD – THANKS TO SIPA

SONOCO TEAMS UP WITH SIPA TO SLASH WEIGHT OF SALAD DRESSING BOTTLE

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