Forming & IS machine
Baffle
Closes the top of the blank mould during forming; on the blow side, seals the top of the parison during final blow.
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Related terms
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Blank mould
The first mould in the IS forming cycle — forms the parison from the gob via either pressing (PB) or settle/counter-blow (BB).
Blow mould
The second mould — receives the parison and final-blows it into the finished container shape.
Baffle mark
Visible mark on the bottle shoulder caused by misaligned baffle; cosmetic and weakening defect.
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