Uniloy: All-Electric Continuous Extrusion Shuttle Blow Molding Machine

In the end of 2021, Uniloy Inc. launched the new all-electric Uniloy UCS.E continuous extrusion shuttle machine.

Uniloy has been a pioneer in the manufacture of continuous extrusion shuttle machines. The UCS.E marks the 3rd iteration of their all-electric shuttle line. Uniloy has always been at the forefront of shuttle machine technologies dating back to the acquisition of legacy brands Comec in 1985 (Italy) and B&W in 1995 (Germany). Using those solid building foundations, the Uniloy Product Development and Engineering teams have developed the UCS.E – it’s the most advanced Uniloy Shuttle machine to date.

The UCS.E specializes in the production of bottles, containers, and technical parts as small as 50 ml (1.69 oz.) and as large as 30 l (7.9 gallons) and can process virtually all commercial resins enabling customers to produce everything from small cosmetic containers to large industrial packaging and co-extrusion capability of up to 7 layers including bio-resins and Post Consumer Resins (PCR).

With Uniloy’s all-electric platform, the UCS.E uses 40% less energy than a traditional hydraulic shuttle machine, it’s significantly quieter, and perhaps most importantly, it’s cleaner – the removal of hydraulic fluids allows for the UCS.E to be used in a cleanroom or aseptic manufacturing environments.

Connectivity and data were at the forefront of the UCS.E’s development, and the UCS.E line is Industry 4.0 ready and will allow for data exchange with customer’s factory management systems and is prepared for future developments like preventative maintenance programs.

The Uniloy Software Engineering team used the new UCS.E to launch a completely redesigned HMI. The new controls are extremely user-friendly, intuitive, and modern, allowing for a speedier machine setup, numerous customizations.

The UCS.E and its compact machine design and reduced footprint were important design strategies, but the machine still allows easy access to all areas that require maintenance and serviceability.