Manufacturer of extrusion blow molding machines and hollow-body solutions from 5 ml to over 1,000 liters since 1959
Bekum Maschinenfabriken GmbH
Berlin · Traismauer · Siegburg · WilliamstonNew on Amplifa
About Bekum
Bekum is a manufacturer of extrusion blow molding machines for hollow bodies from 5 ml to over 1,000 liters, based in Berlin since 1959. The machine portfolio comprises fully electric and hydraulic systems for packaging, pharmaceutical and medical primary packaging in cleanroom quality, canisters, large containers, IBCs and fuel tanks. The machines are complemented by in-house developed extrusion heads with spiral distributors (mono, tri and co-extrusion up to 7 layers) as well as extruders. In addition to machine building, Bekum offers in-house and contract mechanical manufacturing with 5-axis CNC milling, CNC turning, welding, flame cutting, sandblasting and phosphating, as well as engineering services from FEM simulation to 3D prototyping. Customers come from pharma, medical, food, cosmetics, household chemicals, chemicals and automotive. More than 18,000 machines are installed worldwide; locations are in Berlin, Traismauer (Austria), Siegburg and Williamston (USA).
- Site
- Berlin
- Processes
- Extrusion blow molding (hollow bodies 0.1 to 1,000 liters), 3D blow molding (BAR 10D), Blow molding with co-extrusion / multi-layer technology up to 7 layers, Sterile blow molding for pharma & medical (cleanroom quality, GMP/FDA), Aseptic blow molding with filtered air, CNC milling up to 5 axes, CNC turning (also large parts), Oxy-fuel flame cutting
- Materials
- HDPE, HMW-HDPE, HMWPE, LDPE, PP, PET, PET recyclate (rPET), Polycarbonate (PC)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, TISAX, family-friendly employer (berufundfamilie), GMP/FDA-compliant pharmaceutical design
- Founded
- 1959
- Industries
- Pharma & Medical, Food & Dairy, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Household Chemicals, Automotive, Chemicals / Industrial Containers
- 01
Engineering & design (FEM, extrusion simulation, 3D prototyping)
- 02
Mechanical manufacturing (CNC milling, turning, welding, flame cutting)
- 03
Surface treatment (sandblasting, phosphating)
- 04
Assembly of blow molding machines
- 05
Quality inspection & delivery
- 06
Service, retrofit & maintenance
Materials & Processes
HDPE
Standard material for hollow bodies from packaging bottles to large containers.
HMW-HDPE
High-molecular PE for durable large containers, canisters and fuel tanks.
LDPE
Soft polyethylene for flexible hollow-body applications.
PP
Polypropylene for heat-resistant packaging and technical parts.
PET
For crystal-clear bottles and handle-ware bottles incl. PET recyclate (rPET).
Polycarbonate
For robust, transparent containers such as water bottles.
EVOH barrier layer
Barrier layer in co-extrusion for oxygen-tight packaging.
PCR / Regrind
Post-consumer recyclates for sustainable packaging solutions.
Structural steel / fine-grain steel
Base materials of the in-house and contract mechanical manufacturing.
Stainless steel
For pharmaceutical machines in stainless steel design and contract manufacturing.
Aluminum
Machining in contract manufacturing of individual parts and constructions.
Brass / Copper
Non-ferrous metals in CNC machining of contract manufacturing.
Locations
Berlin
DEHolding, development, design, manufacturing, sales, service (hollow bodies 5 ml–20 L)
- Part weight / size
- Articles up to 20 liters
- Materials
- HDPE, PP, PET, PC, PCR, EVOH
- SBLOW 5S/5D, 15S/15D
- EBLOW 208–408
- EBLOW 508–708
- EBLOW 808D–1208D
- EBLOW 307D (pharma, cleanroom)
- HiPEx 36D extruder
- Spiral distributor heads mono/tri/co-ex up to 7 layers
- HELLER 5-axis machining center HF 5500
Traismauer
ATDevelopment, design, manufacturing, sales, service (packaging >20 L, large blow molding machines, 3D tank fill pipes,
- Part weight / size
- Articles over 1,000 liters, drums up to 250 l
- Materials
- HDPE, HMW-HDPE, PP, PCR, EVOH
- XBLOW 50 / 100 / 200 / 300
- BA 220M/D (fuel tanks)
- BAR 10D (3D blow molding)
- HiPEx 36D extruder
- WFL M55x1600 turn-mill machine
Siegburg
DESales office, sales, service, design
Williamston
USManufacturing, sales and service for North and Central America
- Part weight / size
- Hollow bodies 5 ml to 20 liters
- Materials
- HDPE, PP
- Single- and double-station blow molding machines
Components & Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extrusion blow molding (hollow bodies 0.1 to 1,000 liters)Plastics | – | – | – | – | HDPE, PP, PET, PC, EVOH, PCR, HMW-HDPE |
| 3D blow molding (BAR 10D)Plastics | – | Mold length max. 1,600 mm | – | – | HDPE, PP, PCR, EVOH |
| Blow molding with co-extrusion / multi-layer technology up to 7 layersPlastics | – | – | – | – | HDPE, PP, PCR, EVOH, PET, PC, HMW-HDPE |
| Sterile blow molding for pharma & medical (cleanroom quality, GMP/FDA)Plastics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Aseptic blow molding with filtered airPlastics | – | – | – | – | – |
| CNC milling up to 5 axesMachining | – | – | – | – | Structural steel, Fine-grain steel, Stainless steel, Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Plastics |
| CNC turning (also large parts)Machining | – | – | – | – | Structural steel, Fine-grain steel, Stainless steel, Aluminum, Brass, Copper |
| Oxy-fuel flame cuttingMachining | – | – | – | – | Structural steel, Fine-grain steel, Stainless steel |
| Sandblasting of large componentsSurface | – | Booth 2,050 x 5,000 x 2,850 mm (LxWxH) | – | – | Structural steel, Fine-grain steel, Stainless steel, Aluminum |
| Manganese phosphatingSurface | – | System 2,000 x 1,000 x 750 mm (LxWxH) | – | – | Structural steel, Fine-grain steel |
| Welded constructions (spot welding, electrode welding, MIG, MAG, TIG)Joining | – | – | – | – | Structural steel, Fine-grain steel, Stainless steel, Aluminum |
| AssemblyAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Design/article development (FEM and extrusion simulation, 3D prototyping)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Prototypes & samplingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
22 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extrusion blow molding machine (fully electric, single or double station) | Bekum SBLOW 5S/5D, SBLOW 15S/15D | – | Mold width max. 370/550 mm, mold length max. 350/450 mm, mold thickness 2x100/2x140 mm, articles up | 2025 | Berlin, Germany |
| Small blow molding machine (fully electric) | Bekum EBLOW 208S/D, 308S/D, 408S/D | – | Articles up to 5 liters | – | Berlin, Germany |
| Blow molding machine (fully electric, single or double station) | Bekum EBLOW 508S/D, 608S/D, 708S/D | – | Mold width max. 500-780 mm, mold length max. 470-550 mm, mold thickness 2x130-2x180 mm, articles up | 2020 | Berlin, Germany |
| Double-station blow molding machine (fully electric) | Bekum EBLOW 808D, 1008D, 1208D | – | Clamping forces up to 500 kN, articles up to 20 liters, dry cycle 2.4-3.7 s | 2022 | Berlin, Germany |
| Blow molding machine for pharma & medical (cleanroom, stainless steel) | Bekum EBLOW 307D, 408S/D, 1008D | – | EBLOW 307D: clamping force 100 kN, mold width 350 mm, mold length 350 mm | – | Berlin, Germany |
| Double-station blow molding machine (hydraulic) | Bekum BM 704D | – | Clamping force 200 kN, mold width max. 600 mm, mold length max. 470 mm, mold thickness 2x150 mm, | – | – |
| Blow molding machine (electric, single or double station) | Bekum EBLOW 38S / 38D | – | Clamping force 400 kN, mold width max. 780 mm, mold length max. 750 mm, mold thickness 2x200/2x250 | – | – |
| Hydraulic single-station blow molding machine | Bekum BA25 | – | Clamping force 200 kN, mold width max. 690 mm, mold length max. 630 mm, mold thickness 2x250 mm, | – | – |
| Hydraulic blow molding machine (single/double stations, high-speed with cooling section) | Bekum BA 34.2 / BA 34.2D | – | Clamping force 330 kN, mold width max. 700 mm, mold length max. 700 mm, mold thickness 2x250 mm | – | – |
| Large blow molding machine (hybrid clamping unit) | Bekum XBLOW 50 / XBLOW 100 | – | XBLOW 50: 500 kN, 800x800 mm; XBLOW 100: 1,000 kN, 1,200x1,500 mm, drums up to 250 l | – | Traismauer, Austria |
| Large blow molding machine for IBC/tank systems | Bekum XBLOW 200 / XBLOW 300 | – | XBLOW 200: 2,000 kN, 1,500x1,800 mm; XBLOW 300: 3,000 kN, 2,200x2,200 mm, articles > 1,000 l | – | Traismauer, Austria |
| Blow molding machine for plastic fuel tanks (3D, SIB) | Bekum BA 220M/D | – | Clamping force 1,000 kN, mold width max. 1,220 mm, mold length max. 1,400 mm | – | Traismauer, Austria |
| 3D blow molding machine | Bekum BAR 10D | – | Clamping force 100 kN, mold width max. 800 mm, mold length max. 1,600 mm, mold thickness 2x300 mm, | – | Traismauer, Austria |
| Extrusion heads with spiral distributors (mono/tri-ex/co-ex up to 7 layers, accumulator heads) | Bekum e.g. 4BKB 30-2/85(V), BKW180, BKW250, 4BKW40-3/100VS | – | – | – | Berlin/Traismauer/Williamston |
| HiPEx 36D extruder / grooved-bush extruder 24D / vertical extruder | Bekum HiPEx 36D | – | Design length 36D or 24D; vertical extruder 20-40 mm, 30D | 2020 | Berlin/Traismauer |
| 5-axis machining center (CNC milling) | HELLER HF 5500 | – | – | – | – |
| Machining center (CNC milling) | Hüller Hille nbH 230 | – | – | – | – |
| Boring and milling machine | Lazzati | – | – | – | – |
| Turn-mill machine (CNC turning) | WFL M55x1600 | – | Turning length up to 1,600 mm (from model designation) | – | – |
| CNC-controlled oxy-fuel flame cutting machine | – | – | Flame cutting up to 200 mm material thickness | – | – |
| Sandblasting booth | – | – | 2,050 x 5,000 x 2,850 mm (LxWxH) | – | – |
| Phosphating system | – | – | 2,000 x 1,000 x 750 mm (LxWxH) | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certification
Bekum is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (TÜV SÜD) and participates in the TISAX assessment for information security in the automotive industry. Pharmaceutical machines meet GMP and FDA requirements with audit trails, batch traceability and digital batch release of the BC 8.0 control system.
| Evidence | Berlin | Traismauer |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | ||
| TISAX | ||
| GMP/FDA-compliant pharmaceutical design |
History since 1959
- 1959
Foundation of Bekum in Berlin/Germany; patenting of ring-plate calibration (parison calibrator)
- 1963
First double-station blow molding machine worldwide
- 1968
Foundation of Bekum in Traismauer/Austria
- 1976
First blow molding machine for 6-layer coextrusion
- 1979
Foundation of Bekum in Williamston/USA
- 1987
Invention of the tie-bar-less clamping and locking system
- 1991
6-layer technology further developed for the world's first production of automotive fuel tanks
- 2007
Presentation of the first fully electric Bekum blow molding machine
- 2010
Patenting of the C-frame clamping unit
- 2017
Development of a stable process for blow molding PET handle-ware bottles
- 2020
Series launch of HiPEx 36D, Bekum Control 8.0 and new machine design
- 2020–2022
3 design awards: Good Design, iF Design Award, German Design Award
- 2022
World record in energy-saving blow molding; introduction of the new 8 series with 20 models
- 2024
First Bekum Blow Moulding Days in Austria
- 2025
Introduction of the SmartLine machine platform