Sustained high-volume demand is established
The extra 24 parts per cycle support saleable production, growth or a defined capacity requirement.
96 cavity high-output production system
96 Cavity PET Preform Mold
Scale proven PET preform demand with 96 cavities on one coordinated production platform.
The photograph shows a real high-cavity PET preform mold. The final configuration is developed from the approved preform, neck finish, target output and injection platform.
Cavity count
96 cavities
Output step
+33.3% vs 72 per cycle
Best fit
Sustained high-volume demand
System focus
Platform, balance and uptime
A 96-cavity PET preform mold produces 96 parts per completed cycle. Its commercial advantage comes from combining high per-cycle output with a machine, hot-runner, cooling, control and maintenance system engineered for the same program.
Cavity selection
96 cavities is best suited to a measured production requirement
A 96-cavity system is a strong shortlist option when its output and platform advantages match the plant's production plan.
+33.3%
parts per cycle versus 72 cavities
The per-cycle capacity relationship is exact. Useful annual output still depends on the approved preform, verified cycle, operating calendar and realistic utilization.
The production platform supports high output
Machine, mold envelope, controls, cooling, utilities, handling and downstream production are reviewed together.
Plant uptime is managed as a system
Critical spares, maintenance access, component traceability and service responsibility are included in the operating plan.
Product definition
Define the preform before fixing the 96-cavity mold
Cavity count does not define the molded part. The approved neck, weight, resin, bottle application and acceptance sample determine shot, stack geometry, cooling demand and machine feasibility.
View imageMold output
96 PET preforms per completed molding cycle
Neighbor relationship
33.3% more parts per cycle than 72 cavities
Representative use
Established high-volume water, beverage and other drawing-defined PET preform programs
Neck program
PCO 1881, PCO 1810, 29/25, 30/25 or another drawing-defined finish
Preform weight
Defined by the approved part drawing and used for the 96-cavity shot calculation
Part shot basis
96 x approved preform weight, plus the agreed process allowance
Production platform
Injection unit, platen, controls, cooling, take-out, handling and plant utilities reviewed together
Acceptance basis
Recorded trial conditions with traceable samples covering the complete cavity set
Construction and service scope
Specify the complete 96-drop production system
The listed material and component package is an available quotation basis, not an unchangeable catalog promise. The final proposal and approved drawings must record the selected materials, runner, controls, cooling and replaceable parts.
Mold base
Available basis: 420 stainless steel
Core, cavity and neck ring
Available basis: M333, hardened to HRC 48-51
Heat treatment
Available basis: German Ipsen equipment
Hot-runner components
Available basis: German HOTSET heaters with PCT nozzles and insulators
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View imageEngineer the complete 96-cavity platform
Connect the approved preform, required output, machine specification, mold envelope, runner, controller, cooling, utilities, take-out and handling into one documented system. This creates a quotation that can be compared and implemented.
- Freeze the part basis
- Close every system interface
- Record the selected configuration
Build balanced melt delivery and cooling
The 96-drop runner, heating, sensing, valve-gate actuation and cooling circuits are specified together. The proposal identifies control zones, connections, service access and critical replacement components.
- Define runner architecture
- Match control capacity
- Plan cooling and service access
Protect high-output production uptime
A 96-cavity line benefits from a clear critical-spares package, component numbering, maintenance information, trained ownership and a practical service path. These items are defined before shipment so the plant can operate and maintain the system efficiently.
- Classify critical spares
- Define service responsibility
- Plan maintenance coverage
Machine and useful output
Calculate capacity first, then prove machine compatibility
The calculator does not invent a cycle from preform weight. It shows the maximum cycle each standard cavity option must achieve for the requested output, then uses an entered verified cycle only when the buyer has one.
Injection unit
Approved part shot, screw diameter, pressure, recovery and plasticizing capacity
Mold envelope
Platen, tie bars, mold-height range, mounting pattern and proposed mold drawing
Mold movement
Opening stroke, daylight, take-out clearance and mold handling method
Hot-runner control
Temperature zones, connectors, controller capacity and valve-gate actuation
Plant utilities
Cooling-water temperature, pressure and flow plus electrical, air and hydraulic interfaces
Production basis
Approved preform, PET resin, verified cycle, required output, operating hours and downtime margin
Cavity feasibility
What cycle must each cavity option achieve?
Cavity comparison
Enter weight and output
The result will show the cycle ceiling and part mass for 24, 32, 48, 64, 72 and 96 cavities. A specific recommendation appears only when a verified cycle is entered.
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The comparison does not predict cycle from preform weight. Wall thickness, geometry, PET resin, cooling water, hot runner, machine performance and quality requirements must be reviewed separately.
Neighbor comparison
72 cavities vs 96 cavities vs Staged capacity
Use one approved preform, one verified cycle basis, one operating calendar and one utilization assumption. Otherwise the numerical comparison is not meaningful.
| Decision factor | 72 cavities | 96 cavities | Staged capacity | Buying implication |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parts per cycle | 72 preforms | 96 preforms | Two supported production assets | 96 adds 24 parts per cycle over 72; staged capacity can add flexibility across products and maintenance windows. |
| Part shot basis | 72 x approved weight | 96 x approved weight | Calculated for each selected mold | Verify total part mass, injection window and recovery on the exact proposed machine platform. |
| Capacity role | High-output standard step | Maximum single-mold output in this range | Flexible expansion path | Choose the architecture that meets demand while preserving the required product and maintenance flexibility. |
| System architecture | 72-drop runner and controls | 96-drop runner and controls | Separate systems and schedules | Compare machine, runner, cooling, controller, handling and utility scope as complete production systems. |
| Selection trigger | 72 meets demand with margin | 96 capacity will be used productively | Multiple products or redundancy matter more | Base the choice on saleable output, product mix, maintenance strategy and the plant's long-term production plan. |
Trial and acceptance
Make the 96-cavity shipment decision from traceable evidence
Acceptance should be executable: approved part and machine basis, recorded trial conditions, identifiable cavity samples, agreed checks and corrective-action closure before packing.
01
Freeze the approved part basis
Approve the preform drawing, neck finish, weight, PET grade, color and visible quality requirements before final design.
02
Close the machine and utility interfaces
Confirm shot, platen, tie bars, mold height, opening, controller, cooling, actuation, take-out and handling against the proposed mold drawing.
03
Record the agreed trial condition
Run with the agreed machine and PET resin, then record process settings, cooling conditions and the verified cycle used for acceptance.
04
Check all 96 cavities
Confirm normal molding from all cavities and provide a complete 96-piece, cavity-identified sample set for the agreed neck, weight, gate, appearance and molding checks.
05
Close corrective actions before packing
Provide the agreed trial video and inspection records, close failed checks, then verify documents, spares, rust prevention and export packing.
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View imageDefine production-continuity spares before the order
Quantities and part numbers belong in the quotation and final supplied-parts list.
Cavity insert, core and neck ring
Gate insert, valve pin and nozzle
Heater, thermocouple and insulator
Controller module and solenoid valve
Water connectors, seals and identified fasteners
96-cavity RFQ
Send the inputs that change this decision
Send the product, output and machine inputs for a complete 96-cavity proposal. The response can define the mold, runner, controls, interfaces, trial plan, spares and commercial scope on one basis.
Approved preform drawing, weight and resin
Required hourly and annual output
Selected or candidate injection machine
Control, cooling, utility and take-out data
Preferred neck finish and bottle application
Trial sampling and acceptance method
Critical spares and production-continuity plan
What happens next
- 01Confirm the approved preform, sustained output requirement and operating calendar
- 02Compare 72 and 96 on the exact machine, runner, cooling and utility platform
- 03Return the 96-cavity configuration, trial plan, spares and commercial quotation
Buyer questions
96-cavity technical FAQ
These answers explain the selection method. Exact performance remains tied to the approved part, machine, utilities and recorded trial conditions.
01How much more output does 96 cavities provide than 72 cavities?
At the same completed cycle, 96 cavities produce 33.3% more preforms than 72 cavities. Useful annual output also depends on the verified cycle, utilization, operating hours and planned downtime.
02What information is needed for a 96-cavity quotation?
Send the approved preform drawing, weight, resin, neck finish, required output, injection-machine specification, utilities, take-out requirements, trial method and spare-parts expectations.
03Can a 96-cavity mold be matched to an existing injection machine?
Yes. The review covers total shot, plasticizing and recovery, tie bars, platen, mold height, opening, controls, cooling, utilities, take-out and handling against the proposed mold drawing.
04What makes 96 cavities commercially different from 72 cavities?
The 96-cavity option adds 24 parts per cycle and can increase single-line productivity. The comparison should also include machine platform, runner, cooling, maintenance, spares and the value of production flexibility.
Next decision