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How to select a Blow Moulding Machine?

The reputation of the blow moulding machine manufacturer you do business with has a lot to do with the quality of the equipment it sells. The right company takes great pride in offering its customers top-of-the-line products at a competitive price. Buying a blow moulding machine can be a nerve-racking experience for fresh entrepreneurs.

There are countless specification, capability and price factors to be considered. This blog sets out to help anyone who wants to buy a blow moulding machine but does not know where to start. If you are in the market for a blow moulding machine, the following checklist will help you with the selection process.

While selecting a manufacturer you should consider:

  • Experience and Knowledge – When talking to a blow moulding machine manufacturer, you want to feel 100 per cent confident the representative has extensive knowledge about each specific product. Especially if you have never purchased this type of equipment before, you will have a lot of questions. Make sure you identify a company that understands the industry and knows its product line. The manufacturer should be mature enough with great experience and expertise like CMP blow moulding machines.
  • Capabilities – Also on the checklist is a manufacturer’s capabilities. In other words, select a company that has equipment specific to your needs. Because of the unique differences of one blow moulding machine to another, you must do business with a company that can accommodate you. When looking at manufacturers, you should consider both your current and future needs. That way, you can establish a business relationship with one source regardless of the required equipment for your operations.
  • Qualifications – You need to know the company you choose has the right qualifications, including having a team of designers, engineers, and various other technical experts. Since those individuals play a critical role in the development of the equipment, their expertise is crucial. Even the sales team should have expertise in the blow moulding industry.
  • Advanced Design – Both the type and quality of machines differ among blow moulding machine manufacturers. Instead of ending up with outdated equipment, work with a company that sells the most advanced designs. With that, the machinery will operate flawlessly, producing superior quality products fast and efficiently.
  • Customer Support – There are not enough words to express how important it is to conduct business with a manufacturer that has professional and dedicated support staff. When you have a question or an issue arises, you want to know that someone will contact you quickly. Especially if a machine becomes inoperable, downtime affects production and consequently, generated revenue.
  • Different Brands – Something else to add to your checklist when researching manufacturers of the blow moulding machine offers the top brands. Although there are many possibilities, working with a company that sells all sorts of material products is to your advantage. Always be aware of non-branded machines and replica manufacturers as they do sell the machine at cheap prices but are short term machines.
  • Superior Quality Machines – Checking the safety and technology performance and if there is any abrasion or damage on the machine appearance in the machine-testing. Quality itself is in two sections – machine built quality & product (container) quality. The product quality depends on your end-user. The machine built quality affects the maintenance cost and breakdown cost of the plant. Not all blow moulding machine manufacturers are the same. Unfortunately, some make strong claims yet fail to deliver. At CMP, we provide our customers with state-of-the-art equipment. We also stand behind every product sold.
  • High-Cost Performance – This is a key point of blow moulding machine selection. We choose machines not to ignore product performance to save money. You’d better choose one with high-cost performance. Many customers feel a heartbeat at the sight of low prices. The result shows that most of them suffer losses. Because the supplier channel is different, the supplier is good, of course, the cost will be high. But you’ll save trouble because the machine has less trouble, more power saving. You spend less energy on the machine. In the long run, you’ll save money.
  • After-Sale Service – You need to know the after-sale service offered by the supplier. This will guarantee your benefits, avoiding unnecessary losses and effects. An after-sales clerk can finish all operations of installation and debug. We also provide door–to–door service if you need it. Perfect after-sale service can reduce the losses as far as possible and get a professional solution.
  • A Good Mould Manufacturer – For any plastic moulding project, the mould building is the most expensive and time-consuming part of it. It does not allow you to try and see. This means you must choose the right mould manufacturer from the beginning, otherwise, it will be too costly to change suppliers later. There are numerous amount of mould manufacturers, some are big with a lot of manufacturing capabilities, some are one-man shops that only do simple machining and final assembly in house. However, this is not very important, compared to other manufacturing, the personal knowledge and experience of the mould maker play a more important role in mould making.

While Selecting a machine you should consider:

  • What product I’m going to run on the machine?

I should know the exact requirements about the size, capacity, shape, weight, average output, etc of the product that I wish to produce, I shall offer this information to the supplier and they can provide me with the economic efficiency blow moulding machine selection plan. This is a pretty good choice. I will better have a certain relevant knowledge reserve before selecting a machine. It’s convenient to make a rational judgment according to my actual situation. The most important spec is the mould size of the machine. The range of products I want to produce should be matching the model. For this, I have to refer to the maximum mould size mentioned in the machine specification chart.

  • What is my desired production?

First I need to know my production requirement, then I have to find out whether I need a Single station or Double station machine. Later, I have to analyse, if at a time only one product needs to be produced or more i.e no. of cavities such as 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 for huge productions. Estimating that my production capacity is required like containers per month and cross-check with the machine supplier whether this can be met. It is advisable to keep a 25% extra capacity. Considering my production, the OEM will suggest to me the extruder size, plasticizing capacity and possible cycle time of the machine.

  • How much I’m going to spend on electric consumption?

According to my product and production, the machine which I’m selecting should be economic in power consumption. For additional power-saving, I must ask OEM for additional features for it.

  • Do I need a continuous or accumulator die head?

Depending on my product I must see whether I have to go for continuous or accumulator parison die head.
To know more about the difference between both go to the link below:
https://arwagroup.in/cmp/blog/what-are-the-2-types-of-extrusion-blow-moulding-machines/

  • Do I need auto deflashing or not?

Here the product is automatically deflashed or trimmed in the attachment of the machine. A fully ready container will come out of the machine. If the deflashing option is not present, every product (container, bottle etc) have to be trimmed by an operator manually. So, I guess auto deflashing saves a lot of time.

  • Does my product need a parison controller?

A parison control system helps to improve product quality and reduce flash waste. This will be useful for me if my products are large containers. I shall go for Parison Controller if I have a critical product where I need constant wall thickness.

  • Which PLC will be best for me?

To have a good knowledge of automation, first I need to know which PLC will be best for my use. The machine automation can be done by a PLC control or by a wired relay logic (this become outdated because of the limitations and bulkiness of the control panel). The PLC control has a very wide range of options available. This can be from ordinary custom-built microprocessor controllers to industrial-grade established control systems like MOOG, B&R, Beckhoff and so on. While selecting a PLC I must see what new features the OEM offers and the advantages of it as well.

  • What additional features will I need for my product?

I need to know what other things are important for the machine. Selection of auxiliary like an air compressor, scrap grinder, the cooling system, moulds etc.

That’s all.

In a word, we must avoid being blind when we make blow moulding machine selection. Must base on actual production requirements. Measure and think about it prudently. Thus, reduce the cost and expand benefits. At Central machinery & plastic products, we help you to select the best CMP blow moulding machines so that you get the best out of your investments.

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PLC in EBM 

Until the late 1970s to early 1980s blow molding machines were primarily delivered with contractor control. This type of control offered the advantage that the electrical components could be checked by appropriately trained maintenance personnel and easily replaced in the event of a fault. Changes in the machine control system could be made with the help of simple auxiliary devices. However, the disadvantages were the susceptibility to faults and short service life due to wear of mechanically moving parts, the large number of components (up to 150 contactors, 12 temperature controllers, etc.), the size of the components, and how these elements were connected. This type of control was called “hard-wired programmed logic controller”.

CLAMPING UNITS IN EXTRUSION BLOW MOULDING

In all extrusion blow molding processes, a blow mold consisting of two halves closes around the parison once it has reached its full length. These two halves of the mold are mounted on the so-called mold mounting platens, which from part of the clamping unit (or closing unit).

RADIAL WALL THICKNESS DISTRIBUTION IN BLOW MOULDING

In blow moulding, the wall thickness distribution of the finished article is essentially determined by the wall thickness distribution of the parison, its position in relation to the blow mould cavities, and the local stretching paths.

SWELLING BEHAVIOUR OF THE PARISON

The visco – elastic behavior of the thermoplastics (here the memory effects) in conjunction with the flow channel geometry in the head causes the diameter of the parison to change after leaving the die. The wall thickness also changes and thus the length of the parison. This phenomenon is called ‘; die swell’’.

MANDREL HEADS IN EBM

In mandrel heads (also referred to as ‘’heart – shaped – curve heads’’, or cardio did heads) the solid core part is massively integrated into the basic structure of the head. These heads are also called side-fed heads.

SPIDER HEADS IN EBM

The main task of parison heads (blow heads or even just heads) is to divert the compact melt flow as supplied by the extruder into a vertical downwards flow movement and to form melt tube with a uniform circumferential wall thickness distribution.

EXTRUDER WITH GROOVED FEED ZONE

Blow moulding machines with grooved barrel extruders are universal machines for all types of polyolefin; the grooved barrel system is,however, indispensable for high molecular weight, high viscosity raw materials. In these extruders, the cylinder wall in the feed section features tapered longitudinal grooves.

SMOOTH BORE EXTRUDER

Blow molding machines with smooth – bore extruders are more or less limited to the processing of low to medium molecular weight polyolefin types. Smooth bore extruders are less expensive than those with a grooved feed zone and show less screw wear.

Is a Blow Molding Machine Used to Make Anything Other than Plastic Bottles?

For manufacturing plastic bottles, experts rely on a state-of-the-art blow molding machine. With this particular process, a manufacturer produces a broad range of finished products in varying sizes and shapes. Because of that, multiple industries depend on a professional company to make a specific type of plastic bottle needed.

What Are the Future Trends of Plastic Molding Machines?

Although the plastic molding industry took a hit this year due to the instability within the automotive industry, it’s still on target for breaking records. After all, the plastic molding machine is something that a broad range of industries rely on for both internal operations and the making of consumer goods. As demand increases, you can expect to see some exciting changes for plastic molding machines.

Can Extrusion Blow Molding Produce Complicated Shapes

When it comes to extrusion blow molding capability, most people think of standard plastic bottles, tight-head containers, jars, and larger water containers. However, the extrusion blow molding process can do much more. In fact, when using a technologically advanced extrusion blow molding machine, it can produce finished products with complicated shapes, and in varying sizes.

Rotational Molding: Advantages and Disadvantages

Rotational moulding offers a number of benefits, but it’s not the best production process for every part. So how do you decide if it’s a fit for you? Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of the process is the first step toward making a decision with confidence.

HOW TO START A TOY-MAKING BUSINESS WITH EBM IN INDIA?

Before starting the toys making business, it is important to do market research. It is important to collect as much information as possible about this business so that you get the knowledge of exactly what kind of toys are in demand in the market.

WHY INDIAN GOVT. ENCOURAGES TOY MAKING BUSINESSES MAKING BUSINESS

Indian government motivates and urges the Indian startups in the toy sector to maximize manufacturing and increase the reach of Indian made toys to the world. After holding a meeting with senior officials and ministers, the Prime Minister make a statement and urge the start-ups and young blood to innovate in the toy sector. Also, PM has given the suggestion to the educational institutions to arrange competitions in toy technology and design.

Biodegradable vs. Recyclable Plastics

Biodegradable plastics undergo digestion by microbes to form natural bi-products and what is known as humus (a sludge that makes an excellent plant fertiliser). It also produces gas which is officially known as biogas. Biozone’s landfill-biodegradable plastics have proprietary additives that help them biodegrade naturally in landfills. Once the biodegradable packing ends up in a landfill, it attracts the necessary microbes that break down the plastic into its natural components.

The Future of the Extrusion Blow Molding Machine

Everywhere you look, competition among different industries has exploded. Thanks to a thriving market, companies that once struggled now see incredible success. Just as businesses need ways to stay ahead of the competition, so do extrusion blow moulding machine manufacturers. Because of that, they continually push to come up with more innovative solutions.

Why CMP Machines are the BEST?

Innovation is at the heart of any successful company. Innovation keeps an organization at the top of their game, allowing them to flex their competitive muscles and take pride in the work they do.

What is Multilayer Extrusion Blow Moulding Machine?

Nowadays literally all humankind use plastic products 24/7 all over the world. It is super easy to get access to all kinds of plastic products. You might have come across bottles that have a shiny layer on the outer side, or different colours on the outer and a different one in the inner. So, what it is? It is a multilayer extrusion product. Well, let me explain to you how what it is exactly.

Exterior Surface (Mold Cavity) Design

The inner and outer walls of the part are formed simultaneously and integrally, but interior and exterior designs are essentially independent so we review them separately. As the design develops, the designer should begin thinking about the interaction of the plastic and the mould that will produce the part. The visual exterior of many products is formed in one half of the mould called a cavity. Following are some of the features of mould cavities the designer will want to consider.

Interior Surface (Mold Core) Design

The inner and outer walls of the part are formed simultaneously and integrally, but interior and exterior designs are essentially independent so we review them separately. As the design develops, the designer should begin thinking about the interaction of the plastic and the mould that will produce the part. The interior surface of double-wall blow moulded parts is normally formed by a mould core. Since the mould core must fit inside the cavity, there should be no question it meets the same core blow ratio = W>2D overall size requirement as the cavity.

About Parison and Parison Control

Parison blow moulding of intricate plastic bottles and other plastic parts requires air pressure control that is precise, repeatable and rapid responding. Proportion-Air offers electronic closed-loop pressure and flow control used to improve processes in the plastics blow moulding industry.

Why CMP Blow Moulding Machine?

Multiple industries and outside manufacturing companies depend on advanced extrusion blow moulding machinery. Without the right machine, there would be no way to produce superior quality products and we, at CMP, provide quality over quantity. Let us go through the advantages you will get for using CMP’s machine.

Information about the series of Extrusion Blow Moulding Machines in CMP

Have you ever seen a person at the fair or the mall during the holidays, blowing glass to create beautiful, artistic designs? It’s mesmerizing how a random piece of coloured glass can be manipulated by precisely placed hot air and become such a masterpiece. This art form inspired the current method of manipulating plastics to form many of the items we use every day, from water bottles to toys and so many things in between. This artful method is called Extrusion Blow Molding and it’s a common and inventive way of mass-producing hollow, lightweight products that are also durable and waterproof

Types of products manufactured in Extrusion Blow Moulding Machine

Blow moulding is a manufacturing process for forming and joining together hollow plastic parts. In general, there are three main types of blow moulding: extrusion blow moulding, injection blow moulding (one stage), and injection stretch blow moulding (two stages). In the extrusion blow moulding process (EBM), plastic is melted and extruded into a hollow tube (a plastic parison). This plastic parison is then captured by closing it into a cooled metal mould. Air is then blown into the parison, inflating it into the shape of the hollow bottle, container, or part. After the plastic has cooled sufficiently, the mould is opened and the part is ejected. It is designed to manufacture high volume hollow plastic products.

Types of material used in Extrusion Blow Moulding Machine

When choosing a material for blow moulding; cost, density, flexibility, strength, and other factors should be considered into what resin is best for your part. If the elastomeric properties of the material are exceeded, a hole will tear through the material resulting in a defective part. Other relevant properties are largely based on your application and might include mechanical, physical, chemical resistance, heat, electrical, flammability or UV resistance.

What are the 2 types of Extrusion Blow Moulding Machines?

Blow moulding is a manufacturing process used for the production of plastic bottles, containers, and custom shapes. At Central Machinery and Plastic Products, we use extrusion blow moulding (EBM). EBM bottles are easily identifiable by their pinch line across the base of the bottle. This line is created as the mould cavity closes on the parison and the tail is trimmed off.

The process of Extrusion Blow Moulding Machine

Extrusion Blow Molding is the simplest type of blow moulding. A hot tube of plastic material, called a parison, is dropped from an extruder and captured in a water-cooled mould. Once the moulds are closed, the air blown through the top of the neck of the container. When the hot plastic material is blown up and touches the walls of the mould, the material freezes, the container now maintains its rigid shape.

What is Extrusion Blow Moulding Machine?

Blow moulding is an umbrella term for forming hollow plastic parts by inflating a molten plastic tube or parison until it fills a mould and forms the desired shape. Think of it as inflating a balloon inside of a water bottle. The blow moulding process begins with melting down the plastic and forming it into a parison. The parison is a tube-like piece of plastic with a hole in one end through which compressed air can pass. Water channels are carved into the mould to assist in cooling.

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