1. Feeder
  • Wrong feeder temperature

 

1. Feeder
  • Adjust feeder temperature

 

2. Machine Setup and Operation
  • Blow mold contact time too short
  • Insufficient cooling wind application especially on the deadplate
  • Bottle stretching in take-out due to insufficient final blow pressure and/or time of application
  • Bottle held in the take-out too long

 

2. Machine Setup and Operation
  • Increase blow mold contact time
  • Increase cooling wind
  • Increase final blow time and/or pressure
  • Check blank time. May need to take heat out of glass on blank side (heat the glass backup)

 

3. Mold Equipment
  • Mold size too small (mold running too hot)
  • Insufficient venting of the blow mold

 

3. Mold Equipment
  • Use a larger size mold and holder
  • Correct venting of blow mold