Blow Moulding is a manufacturing process used to produce hollow plastic parts by inflating a heated plastic tube until it takes the shape of a Mould cavity. This method is particularly effective for creating products with consistent wall thickness and complex shapes. Developed in the mid-20th century, blow Moulding has become an integral part of many industries, including automotive, packaging, and agriculture. In agriculture, the process has seen significant advancements and is used for making various products, such as containers for pesticides, irrigation equipment, and even large tanks. This blog will explore the blow Moulding technique, its current practices, applications in agriculture, and future perspectives. Blow Moulding Technique: Process and Variants The blow Moulding process involves several steps: 1. Parison Formation: A plastic tube, called a parison, is extruded. The parison is then pl...
Introduction There is always confusion among most of the people about bioplastic and biodegradable plastic. Most of the people make mistake by considering bioplastic are same as biodegradable plastic. The bio based plastics are plastics made from biomass, generally related to the use of plants as feedstock. Given their natural origin, one could erroneously assume that these plastics are also biodegradable . However, biodegradability depends on the properties of the plastic at hand, including chemical structure and crystallinity. Polymers are derived from bio-based monomers that subsequently undergo chemical reactions to become bio-based polymers. For Example 1. The bio polyesters PLA and PEF, 2. Sugarcane-based bio polyethylene, 3. Nylon 4/10 and 11, which are derived from castor oil. Bio Based polymers are naturally occurring polymers such as Cellulose...