blow molding - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Polyethylene Terephthalate: Encyclopedia - Polyethylene Terephthalate
Polyethylene terephthalate (aka. PET, PETE, PETP) is a thermoplastic resin of the polyester family that is used to make beverage, food an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bottle: Encyclopedia - Bottle
A bottle is a small container with a neck that is narrower than the body and a "mouth." Bottles are often made of glass, plastic or alumi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shuttle: Encyclopedia - Shuttle
The word shuttle can have several meanings. In general, it is something which travels back and forth between places in a regular and rela...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Encapsulation Pharmacology: Encyclopedia Ii - Encapsulation Pharmacology - Soft Gel Encapsulation
In 1834, Mothes and Dublanc were granted a patent for a method to produce a single-piece gelatin capsule that was sealed with a drop of g...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Punching: Encyclopedia Ii - Punching - Metals
Punching in metal fabrication is the process of using a machine to press a shape through a sheet of metal and into a die to create that s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reciprocating Screw Machinery: Encyclopedia Ii - Reciprocating Screw Machinery - Description
Reciprocating Screw blow molding machines are characterized by the use of a reciprocating screw extruder, as is used in injection molding...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rotary Wheel Blow Molding Systems: Encyclopedia Ii - Rotary Wheel Blow Molding Systems - Description
Rotary blow molding “wheels” are targeted to the high output production of containers. They are used to produce containers from one ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bottle: Encyclopedia Ii - Bottle - Use For Wine
Main article: Wine bottle The glass bottle was an important development in the history of wine, because, when combined with a high-qualit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polyethylene Terephthalate: Encyclopedia Ii - Polyethylene Terephthalate - Uses
The main virtue of PET is that it is fully recyclable. Unlike other plastics, its polymer chains can be recovered for additional use. PET...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rotary Wheel Blow Molding Systems: Encyclopedia Ii - Rotary Wheel Blow Molding Systems - Advantages Of Rotary Wheel Blow Molding
Very tight weight and dimensional tolerances can be obtained on wheel equipment, as the parison is captured on both ends. It is pinched i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polyethylene Terephthalate: Encyclopedia Ii - Polyethylene Terephthalate - Drying
PET is hygroscopic, meaning that it naturally absorbs water from its surroundings. However when this 'damp' PET is then heated a chemical...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polyethylene Terephthalate: Encyclopedia Ii - Polyethylene Terephthalate - Intrinsic Viscosity
One of the most important characteristics of PET is referred to as I.V.(Intrinsic Viscosity) The IV of the material, measured in dl/g (de...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polyethylene Terephthalate: Encyclopedia Ii - Polyethylene Terephthalate - Processing Equipment
There are two basic molding methods, one-step and two-step. In two-step molding, two separate machines are used, one for injection moldin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polyethylene Terephthalate: Encyclopedia Ii - Polyethylene Terephthalate - Copolymers
In addition to pure (homopolymer) PET, PET modified by copolymerization is also available. In some cases, the modified properties of copo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reciprocating Screw Machinery: Encyclopedia Ii - Reciprocating Screw Machinery - Advantages And Disadvantages Of Reciprocating Screw Machinery
Reciprocating screw machinery - Advantages. Very efficient container production, with fast cycle times Machines are mechanically simpl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polyethylene Terephthalate: Encyclopedia Ii - Polyethylene Terephthalate - Processing Equipment
There are two basic molding methods, one-step and two-step. In two-step molding, two separate machines are used, one for injection moldin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bottle: Encyclopedia Ii - Bottle - Plastic Bottles
Plastic soft drink bottles (two-liter, one-liter, etc) can withstand typical internal carbonation pressures of 2-4 bar (30 - 60 psi.), be...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bottle: Encyclopedia Ii - Bottle - Codd-neck Bottles
In 1872, British soft drink maker Hiram Codd designed and patented a bottle designed specifically for carbonated drinks. The Codd-neck bo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polyethylene Terephthalate: Encyclopedia Ii - Polyethylene Terephthalate - Intrinsic Viscosity
One of the most important characteristics of PET is refered to as I.V.(Intrinsic Viscosity) The IV of the material is dependent upon the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polyethylene Terephthalate: Encyclopedia Ii - Polyethylene Terephthalate - Drying
PET is hygroscopic, meaning that it naturally absorbs water from its surroundings. However, before the resin can be processed in a moldin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polyethylene Terephthalate: Encyclopedia Ii - Polyethylene Terephthalate - Crystals
Crystallization occurs when polymer chains fold up on themselves in a repeating, symmetrical pattern. Long polymer chains tend to become ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polyethylene Terephthalate: Encyclopedia Ii - Polyethylene Terephthalate - Copolymers
In addition to pure (homopolymer) PET, PET modified by copolymerization is also available. In some cases, the modified properties of copo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polyethylene Terephthalate: Encyclopedia Ii - Polyethylene Terephthalate - Degradation
When PET degrades, several things happen, mainly the formation of acetaldehyde and cross-links ("gel" or "fish-eye" formation). Acetaldeh...   » Read the article