Competek has introduced Flex Mould, a universal blow mould designed to help manufacturers simplify mould management across mixed blow moulding environments.
Compatible with most leading blow moulding machines, Flex Mould uses a dedicated interface system that allows the same mould to be transferred between compatible platforms, reducing the need for machine-specific tooling.
The solution builds on Competek’s more than 25 years of experience in PET packaging, including custom mould development for different lines and brands, as well as mechanical and laboratory testing to support feasibility and performance.
This technology comes as PET packaging producers face growing pressure to manage more product variants, shorter production runs and more frequent changeovers. Industry reports point to SKU proliferation, lightweighting, recycled-content requirements and cost pressure as forces reshaping packaging operations, placing greater value on adaptable production assets.
“Flex Mould was developed around a simple concept: one mould that can be used across multiple compatible machines,” said Olivier Dacquignie, Manufacturing Director at Competek. “By combining the mould with a dedicated interface system, manufacturers can reduce reliance on machine-specific tooling while retaining the flexibility to respond quickly to production needs.”
“The ability to transfer a mould between compatible machines also provides an effective backup solution during maintenance operations or unexpected downtime, helping to support operational continuity.”
Flex Mould also supports faster format changeovers through a tool-free replacement system. By eliminating the need for tools during mould replacement, it is designed to reduce setup times and make it easier to move production between compatible machines when required.
Using one mould across multiple machines can also reduce the number of moulds a manufacturer needs to purchase, manage and store. This can help lower initial investment and ongoing operating costs, while freeing up space in production and warehouse areas.
Flex Mould is designed to give manufacturers more choice in how they deploy mould assets across compatible blow moulding platforms.