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Production BenchmarkJune 22, 2026

7,945 pcs/h: Lab-Verified 32-Cavity M31.8 PET Preform Production Benchmark

Comprehensive factory and laboratory test data of the Kronce ZenQ 32-cavity high-speed system producing 22g M31.8 preforms: 14.5s cycle time, 0.218 kWh/kg specific energy, and strict optical concentricity verification.

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Kronce Engineering Team

In the high-demand edible oil, condiment, and specialty beverage packaging sectors, M31.8 finish necks paired with a 22g heavy-wall profile require uncompromising clamping platen rigidity, exact hot-runner thermal balancing, and aggressive post-cooling kinematics. Kronce documented a full laboratory and factory production benchmark validating this 32-cavity system.

🎥 Watch the live production run above or view the full video on YouTube

Live Production Performance Metrics

Operating on the Kronce ZenQ injection molding machine with balanced pneumatic needle-valve hot runners and multi-station take-out robotics, the run achieved verified operational data:

Hourly Output
7,945 pcs/h
~190,680 preforms / day
Cycle Time
14.5 s
Optimized heavy-wall cooling
Mold Cavities
32 Cavities
Naturally balanced hot runner
Neck Finish
M31.8
Edible oil & condiment neck
Preform Weight
22.0 g
High structural strength
Specific Energy
0.218 kWh/kg
4.19 Tons/day throughput

Laboratory Verified Dimensional Specifications

Every preform is checked through laboratory optical coordinate measuring and wall thickness inspection to ensure precision:

  • Preform Weight: 22.0 g (inter-cavity deviation < ±0.15g).
  • Overall Length: 84.00 mm with ideal axial stretch orientation.
  • Body Diameter: 24.04 mm with tight radial concentricity.
  • Wall Thickness: 3.20 mm uniform distribution, eliminating crystallization haze or thermal stress.

Why Kronce Excels in Heavy-Wall Preform Molding

  • Reinforced Mold Cooling Circuits: Beryllium copper inserts and spiral cooling channels in the core pins rapidly extract heat, dropping cycle time to 14.5s without part distortion.
  • Precision Servo Hydraulics: Smooth deceleration curves and high-torque plasticizing screws deliver 4.19 T/day melt capacity at an ultra-low 0.218 kWh/kg.
  • Balanced Valve Gate Manifolds: Minimal gate vestige, smooth sealing, and zero gate stringing enhance downstream stretch-blow molding reliability.

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