Forming molecularly oriented containers from preforms

摘要

In apparatus for conditioning preforms to be molded into containers which includes a temperature-conditioning assembly for bringing the preforms to orientation temperature and a supply assembly therefor, the combination is provided therewith of a preform cooling assembly proximate to the temperature-conditioning assembly for reducing the temperature of preforms to below orientation temperature, an integral extension of the supply assembly of the type used with the temperature conditioning assembly, means operatively associated with the temperature-conditioning assembly or downstream stretch-blow assemblies for actuating the cooling assembly loading mechanism plus means for collecting preforms at the outlet of the cooling assembly.