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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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.
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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.
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Best Methods of Molding Undercuts
Producing plastics parts with undercuts presents distinct challenges for molders.
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Solve Four Common Problems in PET Stretch-Blow Molding
Here’s a quick guide to fixing four nettlesome problems in processing PET bottles.
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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.
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Protolabs Addresses How to Survive a Pandemic with Digital Manufacturing
Protolabs survey results examine product development and the supply chain.
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Latest Packaging News And Updates
All-in-One ISBM Machine for Hot-Fill, Returnable/Refillable PET Bottles
At K 2025, Nissei ASB shows off its first 1.5-step machine for PET bottles with preform injection, double-blowing and heat-setting.
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All-Electric Coex Machine for Ultra-Clean L-Ring Drums
K 2025 is the world premiere of a new three-layer machine from ST BlowMoulding for specialty L-ring drums.
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K 2025: New Hybrid ISBM Machine Offers Upgrades for HDPE Bottles
Nissei ASB introduces hybrid version of ASB 70DPH machine that offers greater productivity and design freedom for HDPE bottles.
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PET Bottle Design Combines Super Light Weight With Premium Aesthetics
KHS adopts a “premium lightweight approach” with its new 0.25-L KHS Premium Lite PET bottle for still water.
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Dow Announces Alternative to Fluoropolymer Polymer Processing Aids
Dowsil 5-1050 PPA for film packaging.
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Cosmetics Compact Case Demonstrates Molecular Recycled PET
Toly is Eastman's first partner to apply this material in compact packaging.
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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.
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Injection Blow Molder Reduces Maintenance, Power Consumption
Amcor applied Cito’s PulseCooling to reduce leaks and power consumption on its production floor while boosting output and accuracy.
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Running PET Flake? Here's How a Crystallizer Can Help
Crystallizers were designed and manufactured by many auxiliary equipment manufacturers in the 1970s with the mistaken belief that packaging-grade virgin PET would eventually become available to processors in amorphous, rather than crystalline pellet form.
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It’s No Stretch: MDO Technology Revolutionizing High-End Film Packaging Business
Machine direction orientation combined with new resin technology helps film processors develop simpler, more readily recyclable monomaterials to meet sustainability demand.
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Blow Molder Packs Sustainability Into Every Container
With back-to-back EcoVadis platinum recognitions, Ring Container Technologies is a sustainability frontrunner. PT toured the company’s Fontana, California, blow molding facility to see what it takes to be an eco-conscious producer of plastics packaging.
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Injection Foaming Tech Reduces Density, Increases Mechanical Properties
Based on an additive package custom-tailored to the application, Moxietec’s foaming technology promises stronger parts through consistent bubbles.
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FAQ: Packaging
The following are four other common issues, applicable to both single- and two-stage processes.
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Pearlescence and haze
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Insufficient top-load strength
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Insufficient base clearance or rocker bottom
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Drop-impact failure
