Gravimetric control systems offer blow molders improvements in processing efficiencies above and beyond their ability to regulate resin usage. ArticlePublished: 3/26/2012
Careful choices of machines, tools and operators are critical to tame the process to produce high-quality bottles consistently. ArticlePublished: 3/26/2012
One of the more unusual aspects of the sustainability drive in the plastics industry (see NPE Sustainability article this month) is the way giant beverage companies are taking an active role in spurring development of biobased plastics for bottles. ArticlePublished: 12/27/2011
Taking coextrusion blow molded bottles beyond six layers while maintaining conventional wall thicknesses is at the core of a new micro-layer approach developed by Dow. ArticlePublished: 11/22/2011
Leading PET blow molder Amcor Rigid Plastics, Manchester, Mich. (amcor.com), is continuing its push to replace glass in hot-fill food products with new 24-oz, round, wide-mouth jars. ArticlePublished: 10/25/2011
Blow molder Meredith-Springfield Associates, Inc., Ludlow, Mass. (meredithspfld.com), recently developed a novel solution for homeowners who suffer foundation flooding from gutters and downspouts. ArticlePublished: 10/25/2011
In deciding whether to use portable or central chillers, there are a variety of variables to consider. Here are the key issues. ArticlePublished: 9/30/2011
Angel hairs wreak havoc on plastics processing: clogging filters, plugging conveying lines, causing feed problems at the blender, and jamming up machine throats. Here's how to prevent their formation. ArticlePublished: 8/23/2011