A small-diameter restrictor in the cupper air passage cuts wasted ejection air and power demand while maintaining reliable cup release.
Ceramic knock-out parts, a hollow push ram, and polymer filler reduce ram weight and pressurization needs for faster large-container processing.
A hat-shaped cross-section forming apparatus uses a pressure limiting device to control pad and holder forces during manufacturing.
Elastic ejector body matches plate contours to reduce placement complexity and pressure marks.