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Starting a PET bottle production business \u2014 whether as a standalone contract moulding operation, or as in-house bottle production for an existing filling or packaging business \u2014 requires a clear understanding of the capital investment involved, the technical requirements of one-step ISBM production, and the market volume needed to make in-house production economically viable. This guide covers every step from initial market assessment to first commercial production.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Market Assessment and Volume Validation<\/h2>\n

Before any equipment is specified or purchased, validate that your planned production volume justifies the investment. The key calculation is: compare the total annual cost of in-house production (machine amortisation + mould depreciation + resin + energy + labour + maintenance) with the total annual cost of purchasing containers from a supplier. In-house production becomes economically superior when the in-house cost per container is below the purchased container price, which typically occurs at annual volumes above 500,000\u20131,000,000 bottles per format for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications, and 1,000,000\u20133,000,000 for water and food containers where purchased prices are more competitive.<\/p>\n

If you are starting a contract moulding business to supply other companies\u2019 packaging needs, assess the market demand in your region for the container types you plan to produce. Pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors typically pay higher per-unit prices than commodity beverage sectors, but require stricter quality certifications and supply chain requirements. Industrial and agrochemical sectors have high volume but lower per-unit margins. Define your target sector before specifying equipment.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Select the Right Machine Type<\/h2>\n

For PET bottle production, the correct machine type is a one-step injection stretch blow moulding (ISBM) machine. Do not confuse this with a standard injection moulding machine (which produces solid parts or preforms, not finished bottles) or an extrusion blow moulding machine (which processes HDPE, not PET, for most applications). A one-step ISBM machine converts PET resin pellets into finished bottles in a single integrated cycle \u2014 no preform storage, no second machine, no reheating energy cost.<\/p>\n

Machine selection is driven by the container volume range you plan to produce. Ever-Power\u2019s EP-HGY range covers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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30\u2013500 ml pharmaceutical & cosmetic<\/td>\nEP-HGY50-V3-EV<\/td>\n\u041f\u043e\u0432\u043d\u0438\u0439 \u0441\u0435\u0440\u0432\u043e\u043f\u0440\u0438\u0432\u0456\u0434<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
100 ml\u20132 L water, pharma, food<\/td>\nEP-HGY150-V4 \/ V4-EV<\/td>\n\u0421\u0435\u0440\u0432\u043e\u0433\u0456\u0434\u0440\u0430\u0432\u043b\u0456\u0447\u043d\u0438\u0439 \/ \u041f\u043e\u0432\u043d\u0438\u0439 \u0441\u0435\u0440\u0432\u043e\u043f\u0440\u0438\u0432\u0456\u0434<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
200 ml\u20133 L beverage, food, cosmetic<\/td>\nEP-HGY200-V4<\/td>\n\u0421\u0435\u0440\u0432\u043e\u0433\u0456\u0434\u0440\u0430\u0432\u043b\u0456\u0447\u043d\u0438\u0439<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
500 ml\u20135 L edible oil, food<\/td>\nEP-HGY250-V4<\/td>\n\u0421\u0435\u0440\u0432\u043e\u0433\u0456\u0434\u0440\u0430\u0432\u043b\u0456\u0447\u043d\u0438\u0439<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2\u201310 L industrial, agrochem<\/td>\nEP-HGY650-V4<\/td>\n\u0421\u0435\u0440\u0432\u043e\u0433\u0456\u0434\u0440\u0430\u0432\u043b\u0456\u0447\u043d\u0438\u0439<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Step 3: Budget for the Complete Capital Investment<\/h2>\n

The machine purchase price is the largest single line item but not the only capital requirement. A complete PET bottle production line for one container format requires:<\/p>\n