A nozzle tool system for extrusion blow molding has an intermediate module and at least first and second nozzle outlet units, each forming an adjustable nozzle outlet gap between a mandrel extending axially and a deformable sleeve. The units can be connected with the intermediate module as replacements for one another, and have a first outlet diameter and a larger second outlet diameter different from one another. At least one setting drive for reversible deformation of the sleeve is arranged on the intermediate module and can be connected with the deformable sleeve by way of a releasable coupling arrangement. The first nozzle outlet unit delimits a first setting path of the setting drive, using at least one inner mechanical stop, and the second nozzle outlet unit delimits a second setting path of the setting drive, greater than the first setting path, using at least one inner mechanical stop.

Systems and methods for making a reduced material container (105) are provided that hold a preform (130) adjacent to an open end (165) of the preform (130), stretch the preform (130), close a mold (110, 120) about the stretched preform (175) to form a truncated preform (185), and introduce a pressurized fluid (160) into the truncated preform (185) to expand the truncated preform (185) and form the reduced material container (105). A stretch rod (125) can be inserted into the preform (130) to mechanically stretching the preform (130). The mold (110, 120) accepts the preform (130) at a first end (135) thereof, has an open state and a closed state, and the closed state forms a cavity (140) defining an internal surface (145) having a second end (150) located remotely from the first end (135). A first length (155) is defined by a distance between the first end (135) and the second end (150), the stretch rod (125) mechanically stretching the preform (130) to a second length (170), the second length (170) being greater than the first length (155).

Provided is an apparatus for expanding plastics material parisons into plastics material containers by a liquid medium with at least two transforming stations which fill and expand the plastics material parisons with the liquid medium with at least one common delivery device, which delivers the liquid medium to both transforming stations, wherein the transforming stations in each case have filling devices which fill the liquid medium into the plastics material parisons. According to the embodiments these transforming stations and/or filling devices in each case have a throttle device which are suitable and intended for changing the volume flow of the liquid entering the plastics material parisons.

A method of degasification of a carbonated beverage-filled container in an apparatus for blowing and filling containers, the apparatus including a mold enclosing a blown and carbonated beverage-filled container. The container includes a dispensing opening, an injection head that is movable along a longitudinal axis, passing by the dispensing opening of the container, between a sealing position in which the injection head is in a sealing engagement with the dispensing opening and a non-sealing position in which the injection head spaced from the dispensing opening. The method includes the steps of moving the injection head away from the sealing position to a first non-sealing position, moving the injection head from the first non-sealing position back to the sealing position, and after moving the injection head back, moving the injection head away from the sealing position to a second non-sealing position that is different from the first non-sealing position.

A machine for producing a container from a preform having a body and a neck defining an inner cylindrical opening. The machine includes a container forming and filling station where the preform is placed in a mold having a molding cavity and a forming liquid is injected into the preform thereby forming and filling the container with a liquid. Prior to forming of the container, an extension device is attached to the neck of the preform thereby forming an assembly. The extension device includes a connection part for attaching to the preform and an extension part defining an inner opening extending in the continuity of the inner opening of the neck of the preform. The extension device remains attached to the neck of the preform at least during the forming and the filling of the container.

A liquid blow molding method of molding a liquid container containing a content liquid from a preform, includes a nozzle engagement step of engaging a blow nozzle with a mouth portion of the preform; a molding step of molding the preform into a container of a predetermined shape by supplying a pressurized liquid into the preform; a suck-back step of sucking back a predetermined amount of liquid from the inside of the container to a supply channel by operating a pump in a reverse direction with the container put in the upside-down posture while the blow nozzle is engaged with the mouth portion; and a nozzle separation step of separating the blow nozzle from the mouth portion with the container put in the upright posture.

A bottling apparatus (1) in aseptic conditions of containers (100) made of a thermoplastic material, comprising: at least one mobile organ such as, for example, a blowing nozzle (24) that is partially located in a contamination-controlled environment (3) isolated from an external environment (4); a linear motor (6) for driving the mobile organ (24), the linear motor (6) comprising a cylindrical stator (7) and a rotor or magnetic shaft (8) integrally connected to the mobile organ (24), the separation volume between the rotor (8) and the cylindrical stator (7) being sanitisable by means of a sanitising fluid that passes through a grooved surface (14, 15, 18).

A liquid blow molding method of molding a synthetic resin preform having a mouth portion into a liquid container of a predetermined shape, including: an air-liquid replacement step of supplying a liquid into the preform from the mouth portion through a blow nozzle and discharging the air inside the preform to the outside; an air-liquid separation step of separating the air from the liquid inside the preform by vibrating the preform; and a blow molding step of molding the preform into a container of a predetermined shape by supplying a pressurized liquid into the preform from the mouth portion through the blow nozzle, after the air-liquid separation step.

A liquid blow molding method of molding a liquid container containing a content liquid from a preform, includes a nozzle engagement step of engaging a blow nozzle with a mouth portion of the preform; a molding step of molding the preform into a container of a predetermined shape by supplying a pressurized liquid into the preform; a suck-back step of sucking back a predetermined amount of liquid from the inside of the container to a supply channel by operating a pump in a reverse direction with the container put in the upside-down posture while the blow nozzle is engaged with the mouth portion; and a nozzle separation step of separating the blow nozzle from the mouth portion with the container put in the upright posture.

A blowing tool for a blow molding machine for producing hollow members with an angled neck includes a handling device for the blowing mandrels which enables a biaxial movement of the blowing mandrels within a plane. The blowing tool has a blowing mandrel retention member, wherein at least one blowing mandrel is arranged on the blowing mandrel retention member and each blowing mandrel is arranged in an inclined manner with respect to horizontal at a corresponding angle of inclination. The handling device includes a biaxial system configured to move each blowing mandrel retention member in a first, preferably vertical direction and a second, preferably horizontal direction within a plane.