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Types of polymer suitable for blow molding - Coggle Diagram
Types of polymer suitable for blow molding
HDPE - high density polyethelene
Most common
Impact resistant
Chemical resistant
Good for shampoo and milk bottles
Cheap
LDPE - Low density polyetheylene
Very flexible
Impact resistnat
Chemically resistant
High elastic recovery
Squeeze bottles (Condiments)
PET - Polyethylene Terephthalate
Fully transparant
Moisture and gas barrier
Lighteight
High impact resistance
Water bottles
PP - Polypropylene
High heat resistance
Fatigue resistance (hinges)
Chemical resistance
Hot ffill containers
Pharamacutical bottles
PVC - Polyvinyl chloride
Flexible
Chemical resistance
Eaily coloured
Chemical bottles
Small clear containers
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
Good surface finish
Good impact resistance
Rigid
Toys
Structural parts
TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomers)
Soft, rubber like flexibility
Elastic
Good shock absorption
Skin safe
Recycle
Squeeze bulbs
Grips on bikes and scooters