Stretch blow molding (William Andrew, 2012)
Stretch blow molding is the blow molding process used to produce bottles of the strength required for carbonated drinks. In this handbook, Ottmar Brandau introduces the technology of stretch blow molding, explores practical aspects of designing and running a production line and looks at practical issues for quality control and troubleshooting. As an experienced engineer, manager and consultant, Brandau's focus is on optimizing the production process, improving quality and reducing cycle time. This book is a thoroughly practical handbook which provides engineers and managers with the toolkit to improve production and engineering aspects in their own businesses - saving money, increasing output and improving competitiveness by adopting new technologies. . Learn the tricks of the trade from an experienced engineer and manager. . Save money: Practical strategies to optimize the production process, improve quality and reduce cycle times. . Gain knowledge and understanding of the latest technological and best practice developments in stretch blow molding
1. Introduction; 2. Short history of Stretch Blow Moulding; 3. Material Basics; 4. Machine Descriptions; 5.Machine Details; 6. Blow Moulds; 7 Process Overview; 8 The Blowing Process; 9 Special applications; 10. Economics; 11. Trouble-Shooting Blowing Problems; 12 Auxiliaries Additions (will be merged with the earlier draft TOC above); PLA discussion; Different types of machines, pros/cons; Expand on factory setups with more detailed m/c; Expand on economics, resin pricing, buying practices, possible savings; Expand on machine descriptions both linear and rotary with more drawings/photos; Review shelf life extension options; Step by step shelf life test guide; The viability of the PET can; Light weighing bottles incl. neck finish; Light weighing caps; Close looping preform data to m/c functions; 1st world to 3rd world machinery; Expand on troubleshooting section; Recycling topics not yet explored such as recycling versus biodegradable; Training of operators and processors; Expand on compressor section; Single-stage stretch blow molding machine overview; Injection parameters based on material properties and machine functions; Preform design and differences between single and two-stage; Special process features of single stage; Resin grades and properties; Additives; Comparison of single and two stage molding; Appendix: Chemical Resistance tables; HDPE (High Density Polyethylene); LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene); PET (Polyethylene Terphthalate)
Includes bibliographical references and index