include: low blow mold and die cost fast production rates ability to mold complex part produces recyclable parts. Increase the material’s tensile strength, barrier properties, clarity. Reduce weight stretch blow molding produces a container from less raw material and with improved economics and bottle properties.
Disadvantages of blow molding include:
limited to hollow parts; wall thickness is hard to control.
Polymer characteristics relevant for blow molding
High-density polyethylene (HDPE)
High impact strength
Low temperature toughness,
Excellent resistance to chemicals,
Good electrical insulating properties, and
Poor ultraviolet resistance.
Melting Point 266°F 130°C
Tensile Strength 4550psi
Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS)
ABS is a hard, tough material;
Good impact resistance;
Good electrical insulation properties; and
Versatile additive, filler, and reinforcing agents acceptance;
Polycarbonate (PC)
Excellent resistance to heat,
Hard, tough material,
Good impact resistance, and
Excellent transparency.
Polypropylene (PP)
Good impact strength (poor at cold temperatures),
Good chemical resistance,
High abrasion resistance,
High melt strength.
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Used in injection blow molding, produces clear amorphous preforms. Since there is less orientation, the impact strength is reduced