{"id":647,"date":"2026-08-14T05:37:06","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T05:37:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onestepblowmoldingmachine.com\/product\/ep-hgs250a-semi-automatic-pet-blow-molding-machine-5l-single-cavity\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T05:37:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T05:37:15","slug":"ep-hgs250a-semi-automatic-pet-blow-molding-machine-5l-single-cavity","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/onestepblowmoldingmachine.com\/uk\/product\/ep-hgs250a-semi-automatic-pet-blow-molding-machine-5l-single-cavity\/","title":{"rendered":"EP-HGS250A Semi-Automatic PET Blow Molding Machine \u2014 5L, Single Cavity"},"content":{"rendered":"<article style=\"font-family:'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(14px,2vw,18px);color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.8;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:break-word;max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:3%;\"> <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Product\",\n    \"name\": \"EP-HGS250A Semi-Automatic PET Blow Molding Machine\",\n    \"description\": \"Semi-automatic PET blow molding machine for containers up to 5 litres. Single cavity, 500\\u2013980 bph. Mid-large capacity HGS series machine for 5L water, chemical, and edible oil bottles where semi-automatic output is sufficient and full-automatic investment is not yet justified.\",\n    \"brand\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n        \"name\": \"Ever Power\"\n    }\n}<\/script>  <\/p>\n<section style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#4a235a 0%,#6c3483 100%);border-radius:12px;padding:4% 5%;margin-bottom:40px;color:#fff;\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(11px,1.2vw,13px);letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#d7bde2;margin:0 0 12px;\">Semi-Automatic RSBM \u00b7 1 Cavity \u00b7 Up to 5L \u00b7 500\u2013980 bph \u00b7 Mid-Large Capacity HGS Series<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(22px,3.5vw,38px);font-weight:700;margin:0 0 18px;line-height:1.2;color:#fff;\">EP-HGS250A <span style=\"color:#d7bde2;\">Semi-Automatic PET Blow Molding Machine<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px,1.6vw,17px);color:#e8daef;max-width:700px;margin:0 0 28px;line-height:1.7;\">Semi-automatic PET blow molding machine for containers up to 5 litres \u2014 the mid-large capacity model in the HGS series. For 5-litre water bottles, chemical containers, and edible oil bottles where semi-automatic output levels are sufficient and full-automatic investment is not yet justified by production volume.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;\"> <a href=\"\/uk\/contact-us\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#e74c3c;color:#fff;padding:13px 28px;border-radius:5px;font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(12px,1.3vw,14px);letter-spacing:0.05em;text-decoration:none;text-transform:uppercase;\">\u0417\u0430\u043f\u0438\u0442 \u0446\u0456\u043d\u043e\u0432\u043e\u0457 \u043f\u0440\u043e\u043f\u043e\u0437\u0438\u0446\u0456\u0457<\/a> <a href=\"\/uk\/products\/semi-automatic-blow-molding-machines\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:transparent;color:#fff;padding:13px 28px;border-radius:5px;font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(12px,1.3vw,14px);letter-spacing:0.05em;text-decoration:none;text-transform:uppercase;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);\">All Semi-Auto Machines<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"margin-bottom:48px;background:#f5eef8;border-radius:10px;padding:3%;border-left:4px solid #6c3483;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(16px,2vw,22px);font-weight:700;color:#4a235a;margin:0 0 16px;\">HGS250A in the Capacity Ladder \u2014 Choosing the Right Semi-Auto<\/h2>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n<table style=\"width:100%;min-width:520px;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:clamp(12px,1.4vw,14px);\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#4a235a;\">\n<th style=\"padding:11px 16px;text-align:left;color:#fff;\">\u041c\u043e\u0434\u0435\u043b\u044c<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:11px 16px;text-align:center;color:#fff;\">Max Volume<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:11px 16px;text-align:center;color:#fff;\">Output<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:11px 16px;text-align:center;color:#fff;\">Primary Use<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background:#fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding:9px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\"><a href=\"\/uk\/product\/ep%e2%80%91hgs150a%e2%80%91semi%e2%80%91automatic%e2%80%91pet%e2%80%91blow%e2%80%91molding%e2%80%91machine%e2%80%911l%e2%80%91single%e2%80%91cavity\/\" style=\"color:#6c3483;\">HGS150A<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;text-align:center;\">1L<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;text-align:center;\">500\u20131,100 bph<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;text-align:center;\">Small format, multi-SKU<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f5eef8;\">\n<td style=\"padding:9px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\"><a href=\"\/uk\/product\/ep%e2%80%91hgs%e2%80%91200a%e2%80%91semi%e2%80%91automatic%e2%80%91pet%e2%80%91blow%e2%80%91molding%e2%80%91machine%e2%80%91125l%e2%80%91single%e2%80%91cavity\/\" style=\"color:#6c3483;\">HGS-200A<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;text-align:center;\">1.25L<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;text-align:center;\">500\u2013980 bph<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;text-align:center;\">Standard, all industries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#4a235a;\">\n<td style=\"padding:9px 16px;color:#fff;font-weight:700;\">HGS250A \u2190 This Machine<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 16px;text-align:center;color:#fff;font-weight:700;\">5 \u043b<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 16px;text-align:center;color:#fff;font-weight:700;\">500\u2013980 bph<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 16px;text-align:center;color:#fff;font-weight:700;\">5L water, chemical, oil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding:9px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\"><a href=\"\/uk\/product\/ep%e2%80%91hgs280a%e2%80%91semi%e2%80%91automatic%e2%80%91pet%e2%80%91blow%e2%80%91molding%e2%80%91machine%e2%80%9110l%e2%80%91single%e2%80%91cavity\/\" style=\"color:#6c3483;\">HGS280A<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;text-align:center;\">10L<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;text-align:center;\">500\u2013980 bph<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;text-align:center;\">10L large containers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f5eef8;\">\n<td style=\"padding:9px 16px;\"><a href=\"\/uk\/product\/ep%e2%80%91hgs%e2%80%91350a%e2%80%91semi%e2%80%91automatic%e2%80%91pet%e2%80%91blow%e2%80%91molding%e2%80%91machine%e2%80%9120l%e2%80%91large%e2%80%91capacity\/\" style=\"color:#6c3483;\">HGS-350A<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 16px;text-align:center;\">20L<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 16px;text-align:center;\">150\u2013400 bph<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 16px;text-align:center;\">20L barrel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-top:12px;color:#555;font-size:clamp(12px,1.4vw,14px);\">The HGS250A is the correct selection when your container volume requires 5 litres and your annual production does not yet justify a fully automatic JS-series machine. If you need the 5L format at higher annual volumes, the <a href=\"\/uk\/products\/\" style=\"color:#6c3483;\">EP-HGA.JS-2C200 fully automatic<\/a> machine provides 2-cavity output at the same container size.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"margin-bottom:40px;text-align:center;\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/onestepblowmoldingmachine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ep-hgs250a-semi-automatic-pet-blow-molding-machine.webp\" alt=\"EP-HGS250A semi-automatic PET blow molding machine 5 litre single cavity 500-980 bph mid-large capacity HGS series\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\"> <\/section>\n<section style=\"margin-bottom:48px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(18px,2.5vw,28px);font-weight:700;color:#1a2a3a;border-left:4px solid #6c3483;padding-left:16px;margin-bottom:20px;\">Machine Overview<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\">The <strong>EP-HGS250A<\/strong> covers a volume range that sits between standard small-format bottles (up to 1.25L on the HGS-200A) and large-format barrels (10L on the HGS280A). The 5-litre format is used across water and beverage, chemical and pesticide, and edible oil packaging \u2014 and is a common transition format for producers who have outgrown 1.25L-range machines but whose production volumes at 5 litres do not yet justify the capital investment of a fully automatic JS-series machine.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\">The HGS250A shares the same 500\u2013980 bph output range as the HGS-200A \u2014 the output at 5 litres is volume-limited by the longer blow cycle required at this container size rather than by machine capability. The machine footprint grows to 1,600\u00d7560\u00d71,450mm at 490kg \u2014 a modest increase over the HGS-200A&#8217;s 480kg.<\/p>\n<p>For buyers whose 5-litre annual production requirement has grown past semi-automatic capacity, the <a href=\"\/uk\/products\/\" style=\"color:#6c3483;\">EP-HGA.JS-2C200 fully automatic 2-cavity machine<\/a> is the next step. For 10-litre requirements, the <a href=\"\/uk\/product\/ep%e2%80%91hgs280a%e2%80%91semi%e2%80%91automatic%e2%80%91pet%e2%80%91blow%e2%80%91molding%e2%80%91machine%e2%80%9110l%e2%80%91single%e2%80%91cavity\/\" style=\"color:#6c3483;\">EP-HGS280A<\/a> is the correct semi-automatic selection.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"margin-bottom:48px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(18px,2.5vw,28px);font-weight:700;color:#1a2a3a;border-left:4px solid #6c3483;padding-left:16px;margin-bottom:20px;\">Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin-bottom:24px;\">\n<table style=\"width:100%;min-width:600px;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:clamp(12px,1.4vw,14px);\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#4a235a;\">\n<th style=\"padding:12px 16px;text-align:left;color:#fff;font-weight:700;\" colspan=\"3\">Complete Specifications \u2014 EP-HGS250A<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#6c3483;\">\n<th style=\"padding:10px 16px;text-align:left;color:#fff;\">\u041f\u0430\u0440\u0430\u043c\u0435\u0442\u0440<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:10px 16px;text-align:left;color:#fff;\">\u041e\u0434\u0438\u043d\u0438\u0446\u044f<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:10px 16px;text-align:left;color:#fff;\">Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background:#f5eef8;\">\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">Pillar Space<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">\u043c\u043c<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">380 \u00d7 210<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">Mold Size<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">\u043c\u043c<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">170\u2013250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f5eef8;\">\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">Open Mold Stroke<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">\u043c\u043c<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">Stretching Stroke<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">\u043c\u043c<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">350<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f5eef8;\">\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">Sealing Stroke<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">\u043c\u043c<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">Power Voltage<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">V\/Hz<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">220V \/ 50Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f5eef8;\">\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">Operating Pressure<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">MPA<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">0.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">Blowing Pressure<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">MPA<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">3.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f5eef8;\">\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">Output (Efficiency)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">bph<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;font-weight:700;color:#4a235a;\">500\u2013980<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">Max. Bottle Capacity<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">L<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;font-weight:700;color:#4a235a;\">5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f5eef8;\">\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">\u0420\u043e\u0437\u043c\u0456\u0440 \u043c\u0430\u0448\u0438\u043d\u0438 (\u0414\u00d7\u0428\u00d7\u0412)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">\u043c\u043c<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #d7bde2;\">1,600 \u00d7 560 \u00d7 1,450<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;\">\u0412\u0430\u0433\u0430 \u043c\u0430\u0448\u0438\u043d\u0438<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;\">kg<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;\">490<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(12px,1.4vw,14px);color:#666;\">Complete specifications and tooling requirements are in the technical datasheet. <a href=\"\/uk\/contact-us\/\" style=\"color:#6c3483;font-weight:700;\">Request the full datasheet.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"margin-bottom:48px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(18px,2.5vw,28px);font-weight:700;color:#1a2a3a;border-left:4px solid #6c3483;padding-left:16px;margin-bottom:24px;\">Core Technical Features<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:20px;\">\n<div style=\"width:100%;max-width:400px;background:#f5eef8;border-radius:10px;padding:3%;border-top:3px solid #6c3483;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(15px,1.8vw,18px);color:#4a235a;margin:0 0 10px;\">5L \u2014 The Semi-Auto \/ Full-Auto Crossover Volume<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#444;font-size:clamp(13px,1.5vw,15px);\">5 litres is the volume at which many producers face their first semi-automatic versus fully automatic decision. The HGS250A is the semi-automatic choice for this volume \u2014 lower capital cost, simpler installation, and flexibility for multiple 5L SKUs. The EP-HGA.JS-2C200 fully automatic 2-cavity machine is the alternative for producers whose 5L volume justifies the full-auto investment. The HGS250A makes economic sense below approximately 3\u20134 million 5L bottles per year at a single specification.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"width:100%;max-width:400px;background:#f5eef8;border-radius:10px;padding:3%;border-top:3px solid #6c3483;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(15px,1.8vw,18px);color:#4a235a;margin:0 0 10px;\">5L Water, Chemical &amp; Edible Oil Bottle Coverage<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#444;font-size:clamp(13px,1.5vw,15px);\">The 5-litre format serves three primary markets: household and commercial water bottles (the standard format in many African, Middle Eastern, and Asian markets for home water supply), chemical and agrochemical containers (1\u20135L pesticide and fertiliser containers), and edible oil containers (5L bulk cooking oil for food service and retail). The HGS250A covers all three applications from a single machine installation via mold changeover.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"width:100%;max-width:400px;background:#f5eef8;border-radius:10px;padding:3%;border-top:3px solid #6c3483;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(15px,1.8vw,18px);color:#4a235a;margin:0 0 10px;\">Larger Mold Size Range: 170\u2013250mm<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#444;font-size:clamp(13px,1.5vw,15px);\">The HGS250A&#8217;s mold size range of 170\u2013250mm is substantially wider than the HGS-200A&#8217;s 120\u2013200mm, reflecting the larger body diameters required for 5-litre container formats. This expanded mold envelope covers the range of 5L bottle geometries in use \u2014 round water bottles, rectangular chemical containers, and handle-style edible oil containers \u2014 providing flexibility for multi-product operations running different 5L formats from one machine.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"width:100%;max-width:400px;background:#f5eef8;border-radius:10px;padding:3%;border-top:3px solid #6c3483;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(15px,1.8vw,18px);color:#4a235a;margin:0 0 10px;\">HGJ Preform Heater Required<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#444;font-size:clamp(13px,1.5vw,15px);\">Like all HGS semi-automatic machines, the HGS250A requires a separate HGJ series preform heater. The heater selection depends on your bottle neck diameter \u2014 HGJ-B for wide-mouth applications, HGJ-CL for standard narrow-neck. For 5-litre containers with specific neck finish requirements, confirm the heater compatibility with your preform and neck specification before ordering. Contact our team for a heater pairing recommendation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"width:100%;max-width:400px;background:#f5eef8;border-radius:10px;padding:3%;border-top:3px solid #6c3483;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(15px,1.8vw,18px);color:#4a235a;margin:0 0 10px;\">Compact Footprint for Large-Format Production<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#444;font-size:clamp(13px,1.5vw,15px);\">At 1,600\u00d7560\u00d71,450mm and 490kg, the HGS250A is remarkably compact for a 5-litre blow molding machine. Fully automatic 5L machines such as the JS-2C200 require substantially more floor space and utility infrastructure. For producers with limited facility space or operating in mixed-use production environments, the HGS250A&#8217;s footprint allows 5L bottle production without dedicated large-format machine floor allocation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"width:100%;max-width:400px;background:#f5eef8;border-radius:10px;padding:3%;border-top:3px solid #6c3483;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(15px,1.8vw,18px);color:#4a235a;margin:0 0 10px;\">220V Single-Phase Power<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#444;font-size:clamp(13px,1.5vw,15px);\">The HGS250A operates on 220V\/50Hz single-phase power \u2014 standard domestic supply. No three-phase industrial connection required, enabling installation in facilities that cannot support heavy industrial electrical infrastructure. This is a significant installation cost advantage versus fully automatic large-format machines that typically require three-phase industrial supply and dedicated electrical panels.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"margin-bottom:48px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(18px,2.5vw,28px);font-weight:700;color:#1a2a3a;border-left:4px solid #6c3483;padding-left:16px;margin-bottom:24px;\">\u0414\u043e\u0441\u043b\u0456\u0434\u0436\u0435\u043d\u043d\u044f \u0432\u0438\u043f\u0430\u0434\u043a\u0456\u0432 \u0437 \u043a\u043b\u0456\u0454\u043d\u0442\u0430\u043c\u0438<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:24px;\">\n<div style=\"width:100%;max-width:400px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #d7bde2;border-radius:10px;padding:3%;box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:14px;\"><span style=\"font-size:28px;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"margin:0;font-weight:700;color:#1a2a3a;\">Ghana \u2014 Water Bottling Startup<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#e74c3c;font-size:14px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color:#444;font-size:clamp(13px,1.5vw,15px);margin-bottom:12px;\"><strong>Application:<\/strong> 5-litre PET water bottles for a Accra-based drinking water startup distributing through retail and home delivery channels across Greater Accra.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color:#444;font-size:clamp(13px,1.5vw,15px);margin-bottom:12px;\"><strong>Problem solved:<\/strong> The startup needed to produce 5-litre PET water bottles in-house at startup volumes \u2014 below the threshold that would justify a fully automatic JS-series machine investment. The HGS250A provided in-house 5L production at a capital cost accessible for a startup, with 220V single-phase power eliminating the need for industrial electrical upgrades to their rented production facility.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color:#555;font-size:clamp(13px,1.5vw,15px);font-style:italic;\">&#8220;5-litre in-house from day one, single-phase power, startup capital. The HGS250A was the only 5L machine we could actually install in our space and afford at launch volume. 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Annual volume at a single 5L spec consistently above this \u2192 JS-2C200 fully automatic.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border:1px solid #d7bde2;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"background:#f5eef8;padding:16px 20px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#1a2a3a;font-size:clamp(14px,1.6vw,16px);list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;\">Can the HGS250A produce both round water bottles and shaped chemical containers at 5L? <span style=\"color:#6c3483;font-size:20px;\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:16px 20px;color:#444;font-size:clamp(13px,1.5vw,15px);line-height:1.7;border-top:1px solid #d7bde2;\">Yes \u2014 round, oval, rectangular, and shaped 5L containers via separate mold sets. Mold size range 170\u2013250mm covers standard 5L round water bottles, rectangular chemical containers, and handle-style edible oil formats. Changeover typically 2\u20134 hours at this scale.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border:1px solid #d7bde2;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"background:#f5eef8;padding:16px 20px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#1a2a3a;font-size:clamp(14px,1.6vw,16px);list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;\">What preform heater is compatible with the HGS250A? <span style=\"color:#6c3483;font-size:20px;\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:16px 20px;color:#444;font-size:clamp(13px,1.5vw,15px);line-height:1.7;border-top:1px solid #d7bde2;\">Separate HGJ series heater required. HGJ-CL for standard narrow-neck (up to 68mm); HGJ-B for wide-mouth (up to 130mm). At 5L scale, preform weight and wall thickness are significantly greater than at 1\u20131.25L \u2014 confirm preform compatibility before finalising the pairing.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border:1px solid #d7bde2;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"background:#f5eef8;padding:16px 20px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#1a2a3a;font-size:clamp(14px,1.6vw,16px);list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;\">What is the difference between HGS250A and HGS280A? <span style=\"color:#6c3483;font-size:20px;\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:16px 20px;color:#444;font-size:clamp(13px,1.5vw,15px);line-height:1.7;border-top:1px solid #d7bde2;\">HGS250A: up to 5L. HGS280A: up to 10L. HGS250A cannot produce 10L containers. HGS280A is larger (1,630\u00d7560\u00d71,570mm, 550kg). Select by container volume \u2014 this is the only meaningful selection criterion between the two models.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border:1px solid #d7bde2;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"background:#f5eef8;padding:16px 20px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#1a2a3a;font-size:clamp(14px,1.6vw,16px);list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;\">Is the HGS250A suitable for hot-fill applications at 5L? <span style=\"color:#6c3483;font-size:20px;\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:16px 20px;color:#444;font-size:clamp(13px,1.5vw,15px);line-height:1.7;border-top:1px solid #d7bde2;\">No \u2014 standard machine, not rated for hot-filling. Standard PET bottles deform at hot-fill temperatures. Hot-fill rated configurations are a specialist application \u2014 <a href=\"\/uk\/contact-us\/\" style=\"color:#6c3483;\">contact our team<\/a> if your 5L product requires hot-filling.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#4a235a 0%,#6c3483 100%);border-radius:12px;padding:4% 5%;text-align:center;color:#fff;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(18px,2.5vw,26px);font-weight:700;margin:0 0 14px;color:#fff;\">Enquire About the EP-HGS250A<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px,1.6vw,16px);color:#e8daef;max-width:620px;margin:0 auto 24px;line-height:1.7;\">For 5-litre PET bottle production \u2014 water, chemical, and edible oil \u2014 at semi-automatic output levels. Share your container specification, annual production volume, and industry for a machine selection and heater pairing assessment.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;justify-content:center;\"> <a href=\"\/uk\/contact-us\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#e74c3c;color:#fff;padding:14px 32px;border-radius:5px;font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(13px,1.4vw,15px);letter-spacing:0.05em;text-decoration:none;text-transform:uppercase;\">\u041e\u0442\u0440\u0438\u043c\u0430\u0442\u0438 \u0446\u0456\u043d\u043e\u0432\u0443 \u043f\u0440\u043e\u043f\u043e\u0437\u0438\u0446\u0456\u044e<\/a> <a href=\"\/uk\/products\/semi-automatic-blow-molding-machines\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:transparent;color:#fff;padding:14px 32px;border-radius:5px;font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(13px,1.4vw,15px);letter-spacing:0.05em;text-decoration:none;text-transform:uppercase;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);\">All Semi-Auto Machines<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px,2vw,16px);color:#444;line-height:1.7;\">Mid-large capacity semi-automatic PET blow molding machine for containers up to 5 litres \u2014 5L water, chemical, and edible oil bottles. 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