Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Blow Moulding",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Mould surfaces made more durable from
Keronite, which we summarised at the time by saying "Aluminium is used as a replacement for expensive steel tools using patented chrome-free Keronite technology, improving durability and surface release properties".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Aluminium tools reduce volume moulding costs from
Keronite: "Plasma electrolytic oxidation enables aluminium to be used as a replacement for expensive steel tools by improving the durability and the release properties of the surface".
In August 2007, we covered the news from RPC Containers
concerning its Plastics packaging
- take a look at Plastics packaging has yet to develop further
which says: "When it comes to innovations in packaging, plastics is still in its infancy, writes Ashley Salter, as there are more new materials and ways of improving packaging".
Take a look also at the news release from Cope Allman Plastic Packaging, Plastic packaging company increases investment,
as well as Plastic bottles for light-sensitive dairy products from Amcor PET Packaging,
and ISBM PP packaging tailored for different features from Borealis.
See also:
Light Weight keg approach
(March 2007)
After several years of Research and Development the KeyKeg consortium decided to develop a one-way PET container with an inner bag
Pack design is good for product succes
(March 2007)
The effectiveness of the RPC designed 5 litre container for Cuprinol Sprayable Fence Treatment has been noted
RPC and Venus take relationship to the 'Ultra'
(February 2007)
The excellent relationship between RPC and Greek fruit packer Venus Growers has been underlined by the selection of the Classic Ultra jar for the packaging of a new product range
China, Asia to drive additives demand - conference
(November 2006)
The vast infrastructure needs of China and other Asian countries will drive further plastics additives demand, especially for additives such as flame retardants
Software shows job profitability as it is produced
(October 2006)
Easy to use job management software is maximising profitability at a Spanish mouldmaker - allowing it to see, in real time, the profitability of each job as it is produced
Filtration product maker invests widely in R and D
(October 2006)
Research and Development are important factors for success at filtration product manuacturer, Mann+Hummel, expenditure in these areas amounted to nearly 6% of total turnover in 2005
Online game helps blow moulding education
(October 2006)
Novachem has released an interactive directed-learning game for the entertainment and education of those responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of extrusion and blow molding machines
Eastman and its project partners present Bb
(October 2006)
Eastman Chemical Company and its four partners on the Bb project unveil an exciting evolution in luxury packaging for the cosmetics and personal care markets
Cold compressed air is economical cooling
(September 2006)
Cold compressed air is an efficient and economical cooling medium for many production facilities, including the blow moulding process requires consistent product quality in the fastest time
Moulding processes to be shown at French event
(September 2006)
All three major manufacturing processes - blow moulding, thermoforming and injection moulding - will be shown in France, including first commercially launched thermoformed packaging
News on the Blow moulding machine - protoypes.low volume from MCP Tooling Technologies
(September 2006)
A blow moulding machine, developed for the production of prototype containers, will be used by Ford to manufacture low volume production parts, and for prototypes required in production material
RPC Beaute at Luxe Pack
(September 2006)
RPC beaute, the newest division of the RPC Group will exhibit its know how and latest innovations at the Luxe Pack show in Monaco on October 24 to 27
News on the Blow moulding automotive headrests from Uniloy Milacron
(August 2006)
To produce no-sew automotive headrests, a blow moulding machine builder redesigned molds, changed material formulation and ran 40,000 parts on lab machine to 'fast track' production
Blow-Moulded Pack For Wound Treatment Product
(July 2006)
RPC Packaging Kerkrade's expertise in blow moulding has been instrumental in it becoming the European packaging supplier for what is described as a revolutionary wound treatment product
Transducer offers non-contact positioning accuracy
(July 2006)
BIW transducer is believed to be a first in linear positioning technology - offering superior non-contact positioning accuracy in a form factor matching a linear pot, with a price that is comparable
Milacron blow moulding cuts costs
(May 2006)
Milacron cuts cost for extended-shelf-life milk bottles with first multi-layer reciprocating blow molding machine
Complexity of tool changes reduced
(May 2006)
NPE 2006 will mark the debut of RandD's new Quick Change Lower Blow system (patent pending)
RandD launches new Quick Change system at NPE
(May 2006)
NPE 2006 will mark the debut of RandD's new Quick Change Lower Blow system (patent pending)
Hot runner system made for single stage ISBM
(April 2006)
Retrofitable proprietary hot runner technology for single stage ISBM gives excellent temperature uniformity, a wider process window, quicker start up and easier maintenance
Genesis continues to go from strength to strength
(April 2006)
RandD prides itself on the wide portfolio of high quality products and services that it provides to the market
Practical guide published on blow moulding
(February 2006)
Practical guide published on blow moulding covers design and considers aspects such as a material's characteristics, the processing methods available, the assembly and finishing procedures
Compostable PLA Bottles Prove Appealling
(December 2005)
Husky Injection Molding Systems and Amcor PET Packaging are investigating the potential for a new line of compostable bottles for the European market
Polyolefins Meet Pharma's Range Of Demands
(December 2005)
Borealis has developed the Bormed family of healthcare polyolefins to satisfy the demand from the pharmaceutical industry for consistency of quality and appropriateness for healthcare applications
News on the Multi-layer blow moulding from Wilmington Machinery
(December 2005)
Jeff Newman describes a successful joint effort, which led to the commercialisation of Aclon polychlorotrifluoroethylene resin for blow-moulding multilayer containers
Non-contact transducer matches linear pots
(November 2005)
First non-contact transducer to match wear-prone linear pots in form factor and cost and uses patented, pulsed-inductive technology to provide superior performance and reliability
Hydraulic valves have fast response
(August 2005)
Competitively priced hydraulic proportional control valves feature a patented Voice Coil Drive technology and offer exceptionally fast response times, with precise flow, speed and pressure control
News on the PET blow moulding from R and D Tool and Engineering
(August 2005)
When a PET toolmaker asked its beverages customers what they wanted most, they replied: better front-end support for projects and a focus on schedule adherence for mould programmes
News on the Hot runner system for injection blow moulding from R and D Tool and Engineering
(July 2005)
Having established itself as the 'best in class' hot runner system for single stage injection stretch blow moulding, the Genesis product has been extended to injection blow moulding (IBM)
Mica-Based Pigments Have Increased Purity
(June 2005)
Cornelius, has announced four new additions to the Lumina Colors family for use in a variety of applications including luxury packaging and security inks
Metal detector protects plastics granulation
(June 2005)
Metal detector eliminates the problem of screws, nuts and other stray pieces of metal entering a plastics granulator at a blow moulding products company
Busy programme announced for blow moulding
(May 2005)
Supplier of one stage and two stage injection stretch blow mould tooling, injection blow mould tooling and custom moulds has developed a comprehensive promotional programme
Remarkable flexibility propels wider plastics use
(April 2005)
Diverse application ability of plastics offers manufacturers the challenge and freedom to create a lucrative balance of markets and end users and has a far-reaching affect on many industries
Custom Bottle
(March 2005)
A custom-moulded bottle from RPC Containers Raunds is bringing convenient pouring and stylish appearance to a specialist range of automotive fuel additives from Fortron
Detector keeps feedstock clear of metals
(March 2005)
Detector system removes magnetic and non-magnetic metal contamination from granulate and ground feedstock for all types of injection, blow moulding and extrusion machines