BPOL – BLOWING BLOCK UPGRADE
Upgrade your Sidel® Serie 2 Blowing Block with Universal valves
The Blowing Block developed by Technoplan Engineering SA is a retrofit solution for blow-molding machines Sidel® Serie 2, Millesime 2, Serie 2+.
It allows you to replace old Serie 2 valves with modern Universal valves.
- Dead volume reduced : 0.19L net saved per bottle blown
- Improved valves response time
- Improving reliability
- Cutting maintenance costs
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Reduced maintenance time
Why upgrade your blowing block?
– More efficient configuration: Modernized valve assembly with improved mechanical performance
– Faster maintenance: Reduces the valve service time by up to 2 hours per station with better access to the valves
– Hot-fill compatibility
– Lower total cost of maintenance parts
– High-pressure air savings on Serie 2:
Dead volume of a Sidel® Serie 2: 0.5L
Dead volume of a BPOL: 0.31 L
Net saving of 0.19 L per bottle blown.
Real-life application: BPOL on Sidel® SBO10 Serie 2 HF
We installed the new BPOL blowing block with universal-type valves in Czech Republic, designed for faster installation and simplified maintenance access.
Result:
– ROI achieved in under 6 months
– Maintenance time per station reduced by 2 hours
– Increased valve lifespan and improved overall machine performance
Thanks to the compact design and plug-and-play compatibility, the transition was completed within a single maintenance window — with immediate energy and labor cost savings.