EBM, IBM & SBM Solutions for Containers and Bottles
Industrial packaging machines manufacturer delivering machines for producing plastic packaging with
automation, robotics, digitalisation, and computer-based monitoring systems for real-time quality control.
At a glance
- Extrusion blow-moulding, injection blow-moulding, and stretch blow-moulding platforms
- Real-time monitoring detects non-compliances and stabilizes output
- Supports biopolymers and recycled materials for lighter packaging
- Options for fully electric-powered machines
- Benchmarked to practices across Italy, United States, and Germany
Introduction
As an industrial packaging machines manufacturer, LEKA engineers
machines for the production of plastic packaging that combine
versatility, production speed, safety, and efficiency.
Our platforms integrate next-generation automation, robotics, and digitalisation to streamline operations across SKUs and shifts.
Computer-based monitoring systems visualize process parameters in real time,
automatically surfacing deviations and potential non-compliances. Operators get clear guidance to
correct trends before defects propagate.
With compatibility for biopolymers and recycled materials and options for
fully electric-powered machines, lines can deliver lighter packaging while reducing the overall environmental footprint.
Technologies
Extrusion Blow-Moulding (EBM)
Ideal for HDPE/PP bottles, jerrycans, and handleware. Multi-point parison thickness control and optional barrier heads (EVOH)
enable tight gram windows and consistent top-load. Continuous operation simplifies high-volume scenarios.
A Extrusion blow molding machine extrusing
Injection Blow-Moulding (IBM)
Best for small, high-precision bottles and vials in pharma and cosmetics. Injection-formed necks ensure dimensional
accuracy where finish tolerances and clarity are critical.
Stretch Blow-Moulding (SBM)
The go-to for PET/rPET beverage and personal-care containers. Bi-axial orientation delivers high clarity and top-load,
with preform-driven repeatability and strong lightweighting potential.
View from the outfeed where heated containers leave the IR oven on pucks and move to the takeaway belt for cooling.
Which process fits your container?
Use the matrix below to map volume, material, barrier needs, and energy profile to the most suitable process.
| Decision factor | EBM | IBM | SBM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical volume | 50–5000 ml | 5–100 ml | 100–3000 ml |
| Main materials | HDPE/PP/PA, PCR rHDPE | PP/PE/COC/COP | PET/rPET, PETG |
| Barrier options | Mono to 6+ layers (EVOH) | Mono | Mono (via preform/barrier options) |
| Weight control | Closed-loop parison thickness | Injection-defined neck finish | Preform design + stretch ratio |
| Energy profile | Efficient with modern drives | Compact tonnage | Excellent bph/kWh with air recovery |
| Typical use | HDPE bottles, jerrycans, technical parts | Pharma/cosmetic small bottles | Beverage, edible oil, personal care |
Automation, Robotics, and Digitalisation
Integrated robotics automate de-flashing, leak testing, vision inspection, and case packing.
The digitalisation layer unifies PLCs, drives, and sensors for recipe control, SPC trends, audit trails,
and alarm analytics.
Computer-based monitoring systems provide real-time dashboards and alerts for
non-compliances—weight drift, parison band offsets, or neck-finish deviation—so teams can act early and maintain efficiency.
MES & Recipe Governance
- Order → SKU → Approved recipe auto-load
- Guided changeovers with digital work instructions
- Versioned parameters with role-based approvals
- Traceable edits for audits and continuous improvement
Energy & Sustainability
Lines support biopolymers and recycled materials to reduce environmental impact while meeting
throughput and quality targets. Selected platforms are available as fully electric-powered machines,
cutting energy use, oil maintenance, and noise.
- Lighter packaging: preform optimization (SBM) and parison control (EBM) reduce gram weight while preserving top-load.
- kWh/kg transparency: energy dashboards calculate per-SKU electricity intensity.
- Utilities: high-pressure air recovery and barrel/mold heat containment reduce bph/kWh.
Benchmarked to best practices across Italy, the United States, and Germany.
What You Can Expect
- Versatility and production speed across families and SKUs
- Fewer non-compliances thanks to real-time quality control
- Higher efficiency via automation and robotics
- Reduced energy usage with optimized drives and fully electric options
- Smoother changeovers guided by digital instructions
Quality & Compliance
Systems are validated for food, beverage, pharma, and cosmetics with migration-test support and traceability.
CE-conformant safety PLC designs, interlock logic, and risk assessments help keep operators safe.
FAT/SAT documentation logs cycle time, kWh/kg, sample weights, and defect ppm to ensure an audit-ready trail from day one.
Applications We Serve
Food & Beverage
PET bottles for water, CSD, juices, and edible oils; HDPE for sauces and dairy.
Pharma
HDPE round bottles, droppers, and PET vials with validated recipes and traceability.
Cosmetics & Personal Care
PET and HDPE packages for shampoos, lotions, and dispensers with high clarity and top-load.
Industrial Packaging
Detergents, agrochemicals, lubricants, and technical containers requiring robustness and consistency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can your machines process biopolymers and recycled materials?
Yes. Extrusion and stretch platforms are engineered for biopolymers and recycled materials (including rHDPE and rPET) with screw and thermal setups for stable runs.
How do you achieve lighter packaging without compromising strength?
Preform/parison optimization, closed-loop thickness control, and vision feedback reduce grams while maintaining top-load, leak, and drop performance.
What improves safety and efficiency on your systems?
A high degree of automation with computer-based monitoring, recipe governance, and interlocks catches deviations early and sustains efficiency.
Do you offer fully electric-powered machines?
Yes. Selected platforms are fully electric-powered, lowering energy, simplifying maintenance, and improving positional accuracy.
Where do you benchmark your practices?
We align with established practices across Italy, the United States, and Germany to ensure global compatibility and support.
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