How to troubleshoot PET stretch blow molding?

The following are four other common issues, applicable to both single- and two-stage processes. Pearlescence and haze Insufficient top-load strength Insufficient base clearance or rocker bottom Drop-impact failure

Plastics Use in the Packaging Industry

Plastics are used to manufacture flexible packaging and rigid packaging in applications like caps, closures, bottles, film, and sheet.

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Husky’s HyCAP 4.0 Advanced Tooling for Beverage Closures

Husky Technologies says its HyCAP 4.0 tooling meets the demand for lighter, more sustainable and regulation-compliant closures, without sacrificing performance or cost efficiency.

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Sheet Extrusion 10 Oct 2025

Back to Basics: Tandem Foam Sheet Extrusion

This complex process requires precise equipment and process expertise to produce high-quality sheet. Here’s what you need to know to get started.

Packaging 21 Aug 2023

How to Extrusion Blow Mold PHA/PLA Blends

You need to pay attention to the inherent characteristics of biopolymers PHA/PLA materials when setting process parameters to realize better and more consistent outcomes.

Injection Molding 6 Jul 2022

Best Methods of Molding Undercuts

Producing plastics parts with undercuts presents distinct challenges for molders.

Stretch Blow Molding 26 Jun 2022

Solve Four Common Problems in PET Stretch-Blow Molding

Here’s a quick guide to fixing four nettlesome problems in processing PET bottles.

best practices 23 Jun 2022

Formulating LLDPE/LDPE Blends For Abuse–Resistant Blown Film

A new study shows how the type and amount of LDPE in blends with LLDPE affect the processing and strength/toughness properties of blown film. Data are shown for both LDPE-rich and LLDPE-rich blends.

Consumer Products 21 Oct 2020

Protolabs Addresses How to Survive a Pandemic with Digital Manufacturing

Protolabs survey results examine product development and the supply chain.

Smartflow SWAP Valve clears cooling water quickly.

SMED Friendly Molding Accessories from Smartflow

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Know-How 27 Jul 2026

Uniloy Debuts Integrated Machine Vision, Previews New Small Shuttle at Plast

At Plast 2026 in Italy, Uniloy showed off new integrated machine vision, a new leak tester and a new extruder for up to 100% PCR; and also gave a peek at a new small shuttle machine to debut next year.

Recycling 16 Jul 2026

Avery Dennison RFID Tags Achieve Recyclability Approval for PET Packaging

Avery Dennison's AD CleanFlake RFID tags have secured RecyClass Technology Approval in Europe, making Avery Dennison the first manufacturer to offer an RFID solution recognized by both RecyClass and the Association of Plastic Recyclers for compatibility with mechanical PET recycling streams.