18-215 2009

中国广州中国进出口商品交易会琶洲展馆

China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex

Guangzhou, P.R.China

Exhibitor Press Release

For Immediate Release

M98

M-line at Chinaplas 2009

GABLER Thermoform GmbH & Co. KGis one of the world’s leading manufacturers of automatic thermoforming machines for the packaging industry, specialising in food packaging. Against a background of continually more demanding requirements in the packaging sector the company has been designing, developing and producing the latest automatic thermoforming systems, handling systems and thermoforming accessories for over 30 years now and has established international standards in terms of quality, performance and reliability.

With participation at the 23rd International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries in Guangzhou, the GABLER team will provide information about industrial hygiene and also further innovations in the packaging sector.

The main feature of the requirements imposed on the manufacturers of machines is the immaculate production of packaging. Factors such as soiling by microbacteria play a considerable role when producing cups, dishes and lids. The state-of-the art manufacturing methods of GABLER Thermoform GmbH warrant a sterile production, thus ruling out any perishing of food.

One of the GABLER highlights at this year’s CHINAPLAS will be the M98 - a successful anda logical further development of the well-known tilt machine series M-line whose original and subsequent development was decisively influenced by GABLER. The tilt machine technology is unbeaten throughout the world and the handling systems are also in great demand for thermoforming machines from competitive manufacturers. The new system breaks current boundaries, not only with its newly dimensioned maximum cutting forces but also with the extremely stable design of the forming station, while still offering optimal automation capabilities. Output rates in excess of 100,000 PP cups per hour with tilt technology machines are now a reality!

In addition to the bestseller, the M92, additional variants are available, such as the M72 which can use a maximum of 3-row tools, the M92 X with a broader forming area, the M92 L with a longer heater for maximum cycle rates, and in combination as the XL model.

An enhancement of this machine design culminates in the M93 and the M98. The M98 with a forming area of 800 x 550 mm breaks new limits in the tilt technology sector.

Another highlight of the GABLER technology will be the new variant of the proven VARIUS, the VARIUS SR L.

This machine model has been optimized for use of tools with in station steel rule technology. The newly designed stacking and counting device as well as the reworked forming and punching station with greater stability and a maximum clamping force of 850 kN enable the operator to use third-party tools from similar machine models of other manufacturers as well as the tools designed specifically for this machine. The possible output rate of the VARIUS SR L has been increased even more by the enlargement of the forming area and a heater length of up to 3.6 meter.

Additional special feature will be the SWING - the most compact and flexible trim-in-place machine.

In terms of applications the SWING is an extremely flexible automatic thermoforming machine for production of bowls, cups and lids with an article height of up to 125 mm using a forming area of 430 x 180 mm. Other advantages include the ability to produce cups and lids on a single machine type, just-in-time production, fast product changes, high cycle rates, fast running-in of new tools, a high degree of sheet utilisation, the use of trim-in-place tools plus the ability to process pre-printed sheet.

GABLER Thermoform GmbH & Co. KG

China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex, Guangzhou, PR China

Booth 5.1 C27

About Chinaplas 2009

Being Asia’s No.1 and the world’s No. 3 plastics and rubber trade fair, Chinaplas 2009 will be held from May 18 to 21, 2009 at China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou, PR China. The show continues to undertake the mission which is to construct a highly effective business exchange and sourcing platform for the plastics and rubber as well as related user industries, such as building & construction, automotive, packaging, IT and telecommunications, electronics and electrical applicances, etc..

Chinaplas 2009 will break the scale record to 140,000 sqm, over 30% increase comparing with Chinaplas 2007 in Guangzhou. Moreover, over 1,900 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions will be present to showcase a wide array of raw materials, advanced machines and offer effective product solutions to 70,000 visitors.

Visitors pre-register at will enjoy free admission (waive RMB 20 admission fee) and other fabulous benefits. For more show information, please visit