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1 INTRODUCTION
Blow molding is a process for producing hollow
objects, primarily from thermoplastic materials.
1)Extrusion
2)Injection
3)Stretch
2)Intermittent
(Accumulator)
Extrusion
Co-extrusion
1)Suction
Three-
Dimensional 2)Vertical
Extrusion
Blow manipulation
Molding
Injection 1)injection station
3)Horizontal
2)blow station
manipulation
3)ejection station
1)Heating a molded
and cooled preform
Stretch 2)Closing blowing mold
3)Stretching
5.2.3 Extrusion Blow Molding
A chamber, called an
accumulator, accumulates a
substantial volume of well-
plasticized melt that is delivered
by the extruder.
1)It holds a large volume of melt for large items requiring very long
molding and cooling cycles.
2) It permits high production rates.
3)It permits the fast extrusion of large parisons and consequently a
short suspension time for the parison, allowing comparatively little
sag and better control of wall thickness.
4)It provides more uniform shot size (weight of plastic), which
minimizes waste.
5)It decreases idle mold time to a minimum.
5.2.3.3 Co-extrusion Blow Molding
Co-extrusion refers to the technology used to make
products that contain multiple layers in their wall
structures. Such products are said to be co-extruded.
The layers may be made of the same or different
materials, colored or uncolored material, or recycled
and virgin materials.
The main difference between multiple-layer and
single-material extrusion blow molding is in the
extrusion system. In co-extrusion, each material is
extruded from its own extruder.
Examples of products made from this process are
ketchup bottles and automotive gas tanks.
Arrangement of Extruders for Co-extrusion
FIGURE 5.23
Uniloy Milacron
Carmac 486
process controller
for extrusion blow
molding machines.
5.2.6.1 Reprogramming
5.2.6.2 Universality
5.2.6.3 Safety
5.2.6.4 Troubleshooting
5.2.6.5 Ancillary Control
5.2.6.6 Open- and Closed-Loop Control
5.2.6.7 Statistics
5.2.6.8 Automatic Quality Control
5.2.7 Advantages of Extrusion and Injection
Blow Molding
5.2.7.1 Extrusion Blow Molding
The blow molding process is a natural production
process for containers and hollow parts. It is the
preferred process for high-volume containers for
packaging applications such as food, personal care
items, and household products, as well as for industrial
high-strength applications such as automotive and
agricultural tanks, pressure vessels, and air ducts
Figures 5.24 to 5.27 show several examples of blow-
molded parts.
FIGURE 5.24 Cannondale bike bellows.
FIGURE 5.25 Panels.
FIGURE 5.26 Assorted bottles and containers.
FIGURE 5.27 Medical prescription containers.
5.2.7.2 Injection Blow Molding