A key factor for the productivity increase by yet again 50% achieved with these high-output moulds since 2004 is the consistent pursuit of a design principle focusing on tighter cavity spacings in moulds for smaller machine types, plus the improved utilization of existing mounting space. Thus, PET moulds may now comprise

• up to 192 cavities for machines with a 6,000 kN closing force;
• up to 96 cavities for machines with a 3,000 kN closing force;
• up to 48 cavities on machines with a 1,750 kN closing force.