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Senin, 18 Mei 2015

Choosing The Right Thermoplastic For Your Product

By Lenna Stockwell


There are many different types of thermoplastic, and in general, these types of plastics are some of the most versatile substances on earth. A custom thermoforming company can create just about any shape and size of package that you might need. However, each product is different and it is important to select the ideal type of thermoplastic for your product.

When you are creating a bottle to store a liquid, there are several thermoplastics that might be suitable. For water bottles or perhaps soda or another carbonated product, polyethylene terephthalate often is used. This type of thermoplastic package has properties that make it ideally suitable for liquids. In addition, you also will be creating a package or bottle that is made from a plastic that is easy to recycle. This thermoplastic is allowable by virtually all of our nation's community recycling programs. Polyethylene terephthalate, also called PET, can be recycled and used to create different types of containers, carpeting and more.

If you have a liquid such as milk or perhaps bleach, laundry detergent or another chemical, then high-density polyethylene or HDPE might be a good option. Thermoforming companies can use HDPE to create bottles as well as food storage containers. It also might interest you to know that HDPE is also used to create filament for 3-D printers and even furniture and hula hoops.

If you produce a product with high oil content, such as mineral oil, vegetable oil or even motor oil, you might consider low-density polyethylene. This thermoplastic, also called LDPE, can hold items that have a high level of acid. LDPE also can be used to make those flexible lids we find on plastic storage containers and also are used to make squeezable catsup jars and plastic grocery store bags, both the types in the produce and meat department as well as the ones used in the checkout lane.

Often, a thermoforming company will suggest the use of multiple types of thermoplastic in order to create thermoform packaging or a thermoform product. For instance, you might use a thermoplastic such as polypropylene for the lid of your product and then use LDPE or HDPE for the base of the product. Polypropylene also can be a good choose if you are using cardboard or paperboard to create a package. This thermoplastic can be used as a shiny coating for paper, making it stronger.

No matter what type of product or package you need, there is an ideal thermoform plastic to consider. A thermoforming company can help you come up with a product design or a custom packaging solution that is right for you. So whether you need blister packaging, clamshell packaging, bottles, containers or thermoform trays, just about anything can be created through the process of custom thermoforming.




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