Horizontal injection molding machine IPS series

servo-hydraulicfor PETfor bottle pre-form manufacturing

Overview
IPS is SACMI’s injection preform system for PET preform production. The offering integrates machines, moulds and hot runners to deliver a complete line for bottles and containers, with configurations from 96 up to 192 cavities.

Expertise
SACMI’s dedicated R&D lab, certified by major international brand owners, specialises in materials, preform and cap design, and production processes. The company participates in international bodies and contributes to market standards.

Completeness of supply
The IPS family is part of an integrated solution that also includes the CCM cap line. SACMI supplies machines, moulds, hot runners and process know-how to cover product and process design through to line delivery.

Continuity and support
SACMI provides long-term technical support and project assistance to ensure continuity of performance and to accompany customers throughout the lifecycle of their production assets.

IPS performance and profitability
The IPS profitability is built on four pillars:

• Performance
• Flexibility
• Ease of use
• Reliability

Manufacturing advantages
IPS delivers an integrated approach: coordinated machines, moulds, hot runner systems and application know-how that optimize preform and cap production workflows and reduce time-to-spec.

Process digitalization and optimization

• PVS156: preform vision inspection system for inline process and quality control.
• SMARTPACK™: platform to digitalize manufacturing for improved profitability and sustainability.
• SMARTCARE™: AI-driven pattern recognition to maximise equipment performance and predictive maintenance.

Product family and main variants

• IPS 240 — up to 96 cavities; max neck 29 mm; screw up to ø 150 mm
• IPS 300 — up to 128 cavities; max neck 26 mm; screw up to ø 150 mm
• IPS 400 — up to 144 cavities; max neck 26 mm; screw up to ø 160 mm
• IPS 500 — up to 192 cavities; max neck 29 mm; screw up to ø 160 mm (coming soon)

Inspection and digital manufacturing
SACMI supplies vision-based inspection systems and an extensive hardware/software portfolio to monitor process parameters and product quality, enabling in-line control and data-driven production improvements.

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Denomination: IPS (Injection Preform System)
• Product family: PET preform production line (integrated with CCM cap line)
• R&D: dedicated R&D lab certified by brand owners, contribution to international standards
• Inspection: PVS156 (Preform Vision Inspection) for process and quality control
• Digitalization: SMARTPACK™, SMARTCARE™ for process digitalization and AI-driven optimisation
• IPS 240: up to 96 cavities; max neck 29 mm; screw up to ø 150 mm
• IPS 300: up to 128 cavities; max neck 26 mm; screw up to ø 150 mm
• IPS 400: up to 144 cavities; max neck 26 mm; screw up to ø 160 mm
• IPS 500: up to 192 cavities; max neck 29 mm; screw up to ø 160 mm
• Scope of supply: machines, moulds, hot runners, inspection systems, digital services