Stretch Blow Molding
Bottled Water Bests Soft Drinks in U.S. Sales for First Time
PLASTICS' new report focuses on plastic bottle innovation.
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Sidel’s Lightweight Bottle Design; An Example of Resin Savings
The current upward trajectory of PET prices makes such designs more attractive.
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Blow Molding: New Machines Take on Challenging Shapes
锟糉rom very small to very large, from hotel amenity bottles to automotive jounce bumpers, new and upgraded machines tackle difficult jobs while improving productivity, quality, and energy efficiency.
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Tiny Stretch-Blow Machine Makes Unusual Bottles
Two-stage machine makes PET bottles with off-center necks and more.
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Is rPET OK for Hot-Fill Bottles?
Up to 50% recycle does not affect necessary properties, study finds.
Read MoreA ‘First’ for Beverages: Integrated PET Preform Molding, Blowing & Bottle Filling
Sacmi integrates preform compression molding with stretch-blowing and bottle filling.
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Modular Drying Hopper Is Expandable And Convertible to a Crystallizer
Unlike typical welded construction, bolt-on sections provide flexibility and easier transport and installation.
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What Blow Molders Say About All-Electric Machines
They are well established in Europe, but molders in North America are just beginning to come around to all-electrics’ improved performance, maintenance, cleanliness, and—yes— energy efficiency. Here’s first-hand testimony, from the U.S. and abroad.
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U.S. Molders Warming Up to All-Electric Blow Molding
When I set out to research a feature on 鈥淲hat Molders Think About All-Electric Blow Molding Machines,鈥 I thought it would be no big deal to get interviews with a handful of shops.
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K 2016 Preview: Blow Molding
Looking for speed and energy efficiency? Take your pick of new all-electric, hybrid, and servo-hydraulic machines.
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