System and method for pressurizing a plastic container

摘要

A system for manufacturing a plastic container, including a thin- walled container, includes an actuator (20) and a base unit (30). The actuator may include a body portion (70) and a holding/securing member (40) configured to hold or secure a portion of a container (50). The base unit includes a heating surface and may optionally include an insert. In an embodiment, the actuator may be configured to apply a force or pressure on a container to contact the base unit, the base unit may be configured to receive a base portion (52) of the container, and the heating surface may be configured to convey energy or heat to a portion of the base portion of said container. Embodiments of a method for providing a plastic container are also disclosed.