Abstract: A mould member 1 for blow moulding plastic containers, comprising an outer shell 2 supporting a sidewall mould insert 2, and a base mould insert 5 having the required shape features 7 of the body and base of the container to be moulded, the base mould insert being mounted on a base member by cooperating locking means 9, 10 engageable by a tool 17 for quick release by manipulations of the tool.

Abstract: A mould member 1 for blow moulding plastic containers, comprising an outer shell 2 supporting a sidewall mould insert 2, and a base mould insert 5 having the required shape features 7 of the body and base of the container to be moulded, the base mould insert being mounted on a base member by cooperating locking means 9, 10 engageable by a tool 17 for quick release by manipulations of the tool.

Abstract: A moulding member defining a portion of a mould cavity for blow moulding an article in blow moulding apparatus, wherein said moulding member includes: (a) a backing member (5, 19) fixable to said blow moulding apparatus and having a wall which defines a recess in said backing member, and (b) a removable insert (3, 47) located in said recess and having a surface defining a portion of said mould cavity (11), wherein said backing member (5, 19) and said insert (3, 47) are located in register relative to each other by way of cooperating locating means (17, 73) on said insert and said backing member, respectively.