SIG Corpoplast BLOMAX 18 Blow Moulder (2003)

Overview

SIG Corpoplast BLOMAX 18 Series III rotary stretch blow moulder for PET bottles, built in 2003. Rated output is up to 27,000 bottles per hour on 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 L bottles and up to 24,300 bottles per hour on 2.0 L. The machine last produced 1.0 L bottles for mineral water and carbonated soft drinks at 27,000 bottles per hour with a PCO 1881 neck finish. It ran in production until August 2026 and is still installed and under power. The preform feeding (box tipper, inclined elevator and unscrambler) and the chiller are part of the sale.

Technical data

• Manufacturer: SIG Corpoplast
• Model: BLOMAX 18 Series III
• Year of construction: 2003
• Machine type: rotary stretch blow moulder for PET bottles
• Rated output: max. 27,000 bottles per hour on 0.5 / 1.0 / 1.5 L, max. 24,300 bottles per hour on 2.0 L
• Last format: 1.0 L bottle, 32 g, 28 mm PCO 1881 neck finish, petaloid base
• Blow air pressure: 40 bar
• Blow air consumption, nominal: 1,072 m³/h on 0.5 L and 1,724 m³/h on 1.0 L at 27,000 bottles per hour
• Connected load: 255 kVA machine, 62 kVA chiller
• Working voltage: 400 V, 3 phases + N, 50/60 Hz
• Rated current: 480 A, max. fuse 500 A
• Control voltage: 24 V DC
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 11.5 x 11.2 x 4.2 m including preform feeding
• Weight: 30,550 kg
• CE marked

Scope of delivery

• BLOMAX 18 blow moulder with preform heating oven and blow wheel
• Two operator panels with touchscreen HMI
• Electrical cabinets and media connections
• Preform box tipper for octabins and mesh boxes
• Inclined preform elevator
• M. Tanner preform unscrambler with access platform
• Chiller
• Spare parts from stock, list available on request

Blow moulds are not included in the sale.

Condition

Used in water bottling until August 2026. The machine is still installed and under power and can be inspected.

Availability

Dismantling is possible from week 49 of 2026; the machine is available from 30 November 2026.