Flexcraft, a leading full-service custom plastics molding company, introduced a new blow molding machine at its New Jersey facility. To meet growing customer demand for custom blow molding products, Flexcraft installed the new machine, Bekum H-121 Double Station Machine in November 2018.

Flexcraft Invests in New Bekum H-121

The large range and increased variability of products on the market today require more frequent production changeovers and reduced setup times. In addition, medical devices are becoming more sophisticated, requiring more advanced, completely dependable formation. Flexcraft added the Bekum H-121 to its floor, enabling more innovative solutions for faster, more reliable production changeovers—exactly what the medical device industry needs.  

Nicknamed the “workhorse” of the blow molding industry, the newly installed, state-of-the-art, fully automatic Bekum H-121 allows Flexcraft to enhance facility productivity. Additionally, the new blow molding equipment enables quicker changeovers with enhanced reliability.

Innovative Solutions for Faster Production Changeovers

With the focus on universality, this special medical blow molding machine is designed to produce a vast array of complex, blow-molded medical products. This includes the use of multiple grades of specialty resins.

Some notable benefits of the Bekum H-121 Extrusion Blow Molding machine include:

• 70 mm extruder for high quality, repeatable production of small parts
• Custom capabilities for high-temperature engineering resins
• Capable of integrating with a portable clean room
• Flexible capabilities, ideal for unit tool development prior to large scale production tooling
• Easily integrated with automatic part takeout, deflashing and downstream automation for production runs

As a truly unique machine, the Bekum H-121 helps Flexcraft to deliver reliable products for very challenging environments.

Quality Control and Consistency

As the medical device industry grows more sophisticated, Flexcraft leverages its vast experience by creating viable, high-quality medical parts. Through leading technologies and cutting-edge equipment, we offer precision, repeatability and reliability; all factors vital to the successful development of advanced medical devices.

As an ISO 9001:2015 Certified plastics manufacturer specializing in custom blow molding, injection molding, and assembly, we’re focused on consistent quality control and efficiencies.  Founded in 1971, Flexcraft remains a family-owned and operated company committed to providing its customers the highest level of quality and service possible. To learn more about working with Flexcraft or request a quote, please call 732-502-9500 and speak with one of our representatives today.

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