PT ZONE: Blow Molding

Taiwan Machine Builders Aim for Higher-End Applications
Major Taiwanese injection and blow molding and extrusion machinery OEM s plan to broaden the appeal of their brands by providing higher-end technology solutions at prices competitive with European or Japanese machines. More (+)
New PET Stretch-Blow Machines & Applications Debut at NPE
Italian stretch-blow molding machinery builder Siapi (siapi.it) had a lot to talk about at NPE2012 last month in Orlando, Fla. More (+)


MOST RECENT CONTENT: Blow Molding

How to Spec’ Screws & Barrels For Running Corrosive Materials
4/26/2012Plastics Technology

Here’s a guide to specifying screws and barrels that will last under conditions that will chew up standard equipment.

All-Electric Blow Molding Is Reaching the Tipping Point
4/26/2012Plastics Technology

After years of talk, all-electric blow molding machines seem poised to make advances.

How Gravimetric Control Systems Pay Off in Blow Molding
3/26/2012Plastics Technology

Gravimetric control systems offer blow molders improvements in processing efficiencies above and beyond their ability to regulate resin usage.

Soothing a Temperamental Process To Make Better Bottles
3/26/2012Plastics Technology

Careful choices of machines, tools and operators are critical to tame the process to produce high-quality bottles consistently.

Blow Molding at NPE: Speed, Quality & Flexibility Take Center Stage
2/23/2012Plastics Technology

Wheel machines in particular will be on display.

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OVERVIEW:
Blow Molding

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In blow molding, material is melted then formed to create a hollow part. There are various types of blow molding: extrusion blow molding; injection blow molding; and stretch blow molding. Blow molded products can be broadly classified into packaging (such as soda bottles) or industrial (like fuel tanks).
 


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