This PET bottle preform machine range covers 28 mm and other neck finishes for water, carbonated drinks, edible oil, wide-mouth jars and large-format containers. Final selection depends on preform weight, cavity count and target output.
WaterClear preforms for still-water bottles.
Carbonated drinksPreforms for pressure-bearing beverage bottles.
Edible oilFormats for household and commercial oil packaging.
Wide-neck jarsWide-neck preforms for food and container applications.
Large formatsLong preforms for large-volume and 3–5 gallon containers.
MACHINE SELECTION
How to Select a PET Preform Machine
Start with the preform and required output—not tonnage alone. HWAMDA checks the complete project data before recommending the machine and injection-unit configuration.
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Preform
Weight, neck finish, drawing, resin and accepted quality criteria.
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Mold
Cavity count, dimensions, hot runner, cooling and machine interfaces.
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Output
Target cycle, pieces per hour, take-out and downstream handling.
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Utilities
Voltage, drying, cooling water, compressed air and plant layout.
Designed around PET plasticizing and preform molds
Each PET preform injection machine is based on the M8SII platform and configured for water, carbonated-beverage, edible-oil, wide-mouth and large-format preforms.
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25:1 PET screw
A dedicated screw ratio supports PET plasticizing and preform transparency.
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Optimized injection unit
Linear guides balance movement and improve injection stability.
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Twin-cylinder balance
Twin injection cylinders reduce return resistance during high-pressure injection.
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Rigid clamping unit
The clamping structure is designed for stable movement and broad mold accommodation.
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Extended ejection
Longer stroke and higher ejector force support long and multi-cavity preform molds.
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Closed-loop lubrication
Quantitative lubrication and fixed-point delivery reduce oil loss and support reliability.
MACHINE & MOLD INTERFACE
Review the complete mold interface
The machine range can be configured for 16-, 24-, 32-, 48-, 64-, 72- and 96-cavity preform molds, plus 28 mm neck, wide-mouth and large-format projects. Final model compatibility depends on more than clamping force.
Platen, tie-bar spacing and mold thicknessShot weight, injection rate and plasticizing demandHot runner, needle valve and cooling interfacesEjector stroke, force and preform removal
There is no single cycle time for every PET project. Stable hourly output is estimated from the confirmed preform, mold, cooling system, machine recovery and handling sequence.
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Cavity count
More cavities can increase hourly output, but also change shot size, mold size, cooling demand and investment.
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Preform weight
Heavier preforms require more injection capacity, plasticizing capacity and cooling time.
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Cooling window
Mold design, chilled-water temperature and flow strongly influence the stable cycle.
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Take-out and handling
Robot motion and downstream transfer must keep pace without damaging hot preforms.
PET RESIN DRYING
PET Resin Drying Before Injection
PET absorbs moisture from the air. The resin must be dehumidified, dried and conveyed under controlled conditions before it reaches the screw. Final settings must follow the resin supplier data and verified production conditions.
Confirm the bottle-grade PET resin and supplier drying windowMatch dryer capacity to material consumption and residence timeUse closed conveying to limit contamination and moisture regainVerify preform appearance and process quality during the trial
Auxiliary equipment is sized as part of the production cell. The final list depends on resin consumption, mold cooling demand, color dosing, compressed air, take-out and site conditions.
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Resin preparation
A three-in-one dehumidifying, drying and loading system prepares PET before plasticizing.
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Mold cooling
The industrial water chiller is matched to mold circuits, water temperature, flow and heat load.
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Compressed air
Plant air supports the specified machine, valve and automation requirements.
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Dosing and take-out
Masterbatch dosing and robot handling are selected around color control and the production layout.
PET MATERIAL & PRODUCTION CELL
PET Preform System & Production Line
A complete PET preform production line connects the injection molding machine with resin preparation, mold cooling, masterbatch dosing, compressed air and take-out automation as one coordinated system.
Actual bottle-grade PET resin handling and feeding environment
Bottle-grade PET
Confirm resin grade, intrinsic viscosity and the supplier process window.
Moisture control
Correct drying helps prevent splay, bubbles and loss of mechanical performance.
Stable conveying
Closed material transfer helps reduce contamination and moisture regain.
Quality targets
Clarity, color, AA value and preform consistency should be agreed before trial.
Industrial water chillerCompressed-air systemMasterbatch doserTake-out robotThree-in-one dehumidifying, drying & loading system
CATALOGUE OPTIONS
Configure the machine around the production cell
These are selectable catalogue items. The quotation should include only the functions required by the confirmed mold and process.
Process control · selectable needle-valve modes and peripheral interfacesMold integration · cooling, ejection and machine-interface review
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Mold dehumidification
Fully enclosed clamping-area cover with mold dehumidifier.
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Integrated mold cooling
Built-in cooling-water piping for a cleaner installation.
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Ejection inspection
Photo-sensor confirmation helps protect the mold before the next cycle.
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Needle-valve control
Selectable needle-valve modes with adjustable timing.
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Peripheral interfaces
Reserved signals for conveying, packaging count and alarms.
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Parallel movements
Optional plasticizing and ejection synchronization for shorter cycles.
PRICE & CONFIGURATION
PET Preform Injection Molding Machine Price & Configuration
Price depends on the selected machine and injection unit, preform weight, mold cavity count, auxiliaries, automation, utilities, logistics and service scope.
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Machine and injection unit
Model size, screw diameter, shot requirement and plasticizing demand define the base configuration.
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Mold interface
Cavity count, mold dimensions, hot runner, cooling and ejection affect the integration scope.
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Production equipment
Drying, loading, dosing, cooling, compressed air and robot requirements are quoted as needed.
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Delivery and service
Destination, voltage, installation, trial, training, logistics and acceptance scope affect the final quotation.
Verify the preform—not only the machine specification
Trial records and inspection images help buyers evaluate appearance, part weight and critical dimensions before shipment.
Polarized-light inspectionInspect the molded preform under controlled light.Part-weight checkConfirm sample weight against the approved production target.Dimensional inspectionCheck critical dimensions with the appropriate fixture.
WHY HWAMDA
Engineering evidence behind the PET machine
Use real manufacturing, assembly, inspection and trial evidence to evaluate the manufacturer behind the proposed configuration.
Component machiningManufacturing control begins before final assembly.Machine assemblyCore systems are integrated and checked as a complete machine.Inspection & acceptanceProject requirements can be reviewed before shipment.
PET machine catalogueMachine features, options, platen drawings and technical specifications.
Use these answers to prepare the technical information needed for an accurate recommendation.
How is the PET machine size selected?
Selection starts with the preform, mold and output target, then verifies clamping, injection, plasticizing and utility requirements.
What information is required to select a PET preform machine?
Send the preform weight and drawing, neck finish, mold cavity count or target output, resin, voltage and available plant utilities. Unknown values can be reviewed together.
What affects PET preform cycle time and production output?
Preform weight, cavity count, mold and cooling design, plasticizing recovery, take-out and stable quality requirements all affect the achievable cycle and hourly output.
Can my existing PET preform mold be used?
Yes, after checking mold dimensions, platen and tie-bar fit, injection requirement, ejector, hot runner, cooling and controls.
Can HWAMDA supply the machine and mold together?
HWAMDA can coordinate a qualified mold partner and define a combined machine, mold and trial scope.
Which auxiliary equipment is required?
The final list depends on resin and output; drying, dehumidifying, conveying, cooling and handling are normally reviewed.
Why must PET resin be dried before injection molding?
PET is moisture-sensitive. Correct dehumidifying and drying help protect appearance, viscosity and mechanical performance during preform molding.
Can HWAMDA configure a complete PET preform production system?
Yes. HWAMDA can coordinate the machine with the mold, resin preparation, cooling, dosing, compressed air and take-out equipment according to the confirmed project scope.
Does this machine also make the finished bottle?
No. This machine injection-molds the preform. A separate blowing machine reheats and blows the preform into the final bottle.
What affects PET preform injection molding machine price?
Machine and injection unit, mold interface, auxiliaries, automation, utilities, logistics and service scope affect the final price.
Is a HWAMDA PET preform machine available for sale?
Yes. HWAMDA supplies new PET preform machines for international projects, configured to the preform, mold, output target and plant utilities.
PET MACHINE INQUIRY
Tell us about your PET preform project
Send the basic project information first. Our sales engineer will help confirm the machine, mold and auxiliary-equipment details.
Quick response from a sales engineerUnknown technical values are acceptableDrawings and sample photos are optional
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