08th – 15th October 2025
Düsseldorf – Germany
Hall 13 – Stand A 33
Time passes, and many things can change from one K-Show to another: market players and product technologies. New manufacturers appear, while others may disappear or be absorbed by multinationals, inevitably altering the dynamics of the show and market balances. These events make the industry more attentive to changes, yet identifying the ideal partner for a project is increasingly challenging, creating uncertainty about relying on a provider to deliver consistent results.
BMB will be present at K 2025 with its over half-century history of building injection molding machines under stable, single ownership since its foundation. We emphasize this rare aspect, as few companies in the sector can boast a continuous history without interruptions or changes in ownership. This factor enhances the experience and quality of a product that has evolved year after year, maintaining its philosophy and technical features. Consider the ability to source an original spare part even after 40 years, which, in our opinion, reflects our capability and the expertise invested in continuously improving injection machines not only for packaging but also for other key sectors of plastic product molding.
BMB, at K-2025, aims for performance in quality and reliability without compromise. We want to be recognized as a company that delivers above-average productivity, energy efficiency, and long-term reliability.
Here is a brief overview of the machines on display and the configuration of the work islands.
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Working Cell n.1 – eKW55HP/5500+150WP Hybrid
- Clamping force: 5500 kN
- Product: 6.6-liter bucket with handle
- Number of container cavities: 2
- Number of handle cavities: 2
- Labelling: with IML
- Cycle: ~6 seconds
This working cell will be delivered directly to a Dutch customer after the trade show, reflecting a true production setup built to facilitate operator activities and performance, prioritizing function over aesthetics typical of trade fair displays. The 550-ton machine’s injection unit, capable of injecting post-consumer recycled (PCR) material at over 1000 mm/s (maximum 1500 mm/s), delivers exceptional performance. The container is a 6.4 kg capacity paint bucket, produced with PCR material (not yet validated for food use), while the handle is made of virgin PP for required strength standards. During the show, the automation system can replace the polypropylene handle with a metal handle, bent and inserted into the bucket, while the machine, equipped with two injectors in a “piggyback” configuration (the second fully electric), pauses the second material’s injection and resumes after the required batch with metal handles.
The mold features an innovative Oerlikon hot runner control, developed through extensive research to demonstrate reduced maintenance and enhanced quality and consistency. The HP series, BMB’s cornerstone for thin-wall packaging, combines high injection speed, enabled by a double servo-valve and accumulators, with the KW clamping system’s perfect parallelism to achieve fast molding cycles, thin walls, and consistent material weight with minimal tolerances. Nearly 50% of BMB’s machines are for packaging or thin-wall molding, with 80% being HP series, enabling ambitious production goals. The machine’s low energy consumption stems from an electric toggle (with direct motors and recirculating roller screws), torque-motor-driven plasticization, and a servo-pump hydraulic injection. The iQ-Pump function halts the motor-pump after charging accumulators, reducing standby consumption.
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Working Cell n.2 – eKW45HP/3450WP Hybrid
- Clamping force: 4500 kN
- Product: mineral water cap
- Number of cavities: 96
- Cycle: ~3.2 seconds
This machine, the first of BMB’s new series for the “cap & closure” sector, emphasizes robustness, speed, and compactness for short opening strokes. Built on a proven modular platform, it ensures precise melt control and quick response times. The lightweight injection piston enables rapid, accurate movements, with the entire structure fixed during injection except for the piston. The hydraulic ejection group delivers force and speed, while the screw drive’s increased torque optimizes plasticization of low-fluidity HDPE. The redesigned toggle with shortened kinematics ensures rapid, parallel clamping. A key requirement for a cap machine is durability. While most machines from leading manufacturers meet customer needs initially, by the fifth year, not all maintain responsiveness, productivity, and low maintenance costs without interruptions. This machine, designed for 3-4 second cycles, ensures long-term reliability. The cell includes an in-line vision system and automated cardboard packaging.
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Working Cell n.3 – eKW16Pi/700 Full Electric
- Clamping force: 1600 kN
- Product: 100 ml food container
- Number of cavities: 4
- Cycle: ~1.9 seconds
This high-performance full-electric machine, with a 350 mm/s injection speed and accelerated clamping, achieves a 1.9-second IML cycle, combining productivity and low energy use. It ensures high productivity, repeatability, and a 2000-bar injection pressure for 0.36 mm thin-wall products. The innovative label separates completely during mechanical recycling, enabling Category A recycled material that is perfectly white (or natural), as originally produced. Enelkon’s automation, with three-camera vision and a 6-axis collaborative robot, ensures precision and efficient cardboard storage. The 45 mm plasticizing screw and servo-assisted axes with overlapping movements maintain a consistent 7 g product weight.
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Working Cell n.4 – eKW28Pi/1300 Hybrid
- Clamping force: 2800 kN
- Product: 400 ml food container
- Number of cavities: 6
- Cycle: ~3.9 seconds
Exhibited at Enelkon’s booth, this hybrid machine delivers high productivity for thin-wall applications, enhanced by iQ-Pump for 20% energy savings. This project meets the end customer’s needs and will demonstrate full-capacity production at the trade show, enabled by the strong partnership among Enelkon, Eramould, and BMB. The thin wall requires the hybrid’s high injection speeds, supported by IML, vision systems, and a collaborative robot for cardboard packaging. Our thanks go to Enelkon for years of high-level collaboration.
