AIS

AIS

Advanced Pneumatic Glass Container Forming

The AIS machine is widely recognized as the benchmark in glass container forming technology. Its outstanding performance is the result of a unique combination of advanced engineering features, including the parallel Mold Open and Close (MOC) mechanism, servo-pneumatic operation, highly efficient cooling setups, and exceptional manufacturing flexibility. 

Designed to maximize productivity, improve container quality, and reduce operational complexity, the AIS platform delivers superior forming performance across a wide range of production requirements. Its robust design and proven reliability enable glassmakers to achieve greater efficiency, enhanced process stability, and lower operating costs. 

As the most flexible glass container forming machine, AIS sets the industry standard for performance, flexibility, and operational excellence. 

AIS 6 1/4" Double Gob 4 1/4" Triple Gob SG
  B&B P&B NNPB B&B P&B NNPB B&B P&B NNPB
Min. Height under Finish 120mm 80mm 80mm 120mm 80mm 80mm under development
Max. Height under Finish 412mm 380mm 380mm 369mm 350mm 350mm      
Max. Body Diameter 121mm 121mm 121mm 76mm 76mm 76mm      
Max. Finish Diameter 48mm 105mm 38mm 48mm 70mm 38mm      

 

Note: AIS new standard with +65mm increased section frame height and 4000 series plunger mechanism.

 

Standard Features
  • FlexIS 3 Control System
  • Servo electric gob distributor
  • Bezier delivery
  • Full Parallel Blank and Blow mold opening
  • Quick Change Plunger Mechanism 8” stroke DG/TG/SG
  • Enhanced 26 lines Electric Pneumatic Valve Block (EPVB)
  • Servo Electric invert
  • Servo Electric take out
  • FlexPusher
  • InVertiFlow blank mold cooling with individual cavity control
  • Traveling radial cooling with individual cavity control
  • VertiFlow assist
  • FlexIS manual mode
  • FPS Valve Technology for plunger up and counter blow
  • VertiFlow Blank Mold Cooling with Individual cavity control
  • Neck ring cooling
  • VertiFlow blow mold cooling
  • High Low deadplate cooling
  • Vacuum assist blow side
  • Blank side Barrier
Optional Features
  • FPS Final Blow
  • Blank side lifting device
  • Blow side lifting device
  • Plunger Process Control PPC (enabling closed loop control)
  • Temperature Control System TCS (enabling closed loop control)
  • Temperature Control System (TCS) or BlankRadar - enabling closed loops
  • Variable Center Distance tong head VCD TG
  • Servo Electric Baffle (mandatory for QG)
  • Servo Electric Blowhead (mandatory for QG) 

Please describe the forming machine configuration you need, using this contact form, including details such as number of sections, machine height, tandem, metal height, layout restrictions and tonnage.