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Large Format Automatic Thermoforming Machines: High-Speed Production | RIDAT

Ridat's ATF series of Large Format Thermoforming machines can produce a range of thermoformed components at high speeds such as chocolate box inserts, biscuit trays, roofing panels, etc.

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Mastering the Art of Thermoforming Molds: A Dive into Types and Aluminum Usage

In the realm of thermoforming molds, precision is key, and choosing the right type plays a pivotal role. There are three primary types: Machined Aluminum, Cast Aluminum, and Composite Molds, each tailored for specific purposes. 

1. Machined Aluminum Molds:

   - Ideal for shallow parts with small draw ratios.

   - Known for holding tight tolerances.

   - Mounted on a control base for temperature management during formation.

   - Enables various mold types, including male and female molds, and vacuum- or pressure-form molds.

   - Aluminum's unique properties offer texturing, incorporating features like loose and pneumatic cores and inserts.

2. Cast Aluminum Molds:

Cast using a composite material at a foundry with a pre-designed pattern.

Suited for parts with large draw ratios.

Similar to Machined Aluminum Molds, they can form male or female molds and be vacuum- or pressure-formed.

Temperature controls cast into the molds for adaptability in adding texture, loose or pneumatic cores, or inserts.

3.Composite Molds:

Cost-effective and apt for prototyping or small-scale production.

Utilizes composite materials for mold construction.

Best for evaluating fit, form, and function, with parts of simpler design.

While vacuum forming, they lack temperature control and have a limited lifespan.

Aluminum in Thermoforming:

Machined Aluminum: Suited for small draw ratios, offers texturing, and accommodates loose and pneumatic inserts.

Cast Aluminum: Designed for larger draw ratios, crafted from a pre-designed pattern, and versatile in forming male or female molds.

Choosing the right aluminum type is crucial in the thermoforming process, ensuring optimal results based on the specific demands of the project.

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3D Printing 2021 Market Outlook: Production Vat Polymerization Systems (SLA, DLP) In the large-format vat polymerization market, high utilization is the norm. These machines are used for casts, molds and prototypes, but also to make millions of thermoforming inserts, dental... View the entire article via our website. https://buff.ly/3aVZv6g

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How To Buy CNC Router In China?

What Is A CNC Router?

A CNC router can be used to produce items such as door carvings, interior and exterior decorations, wood panels, sign boards, wooden frames, moldings, musical instruments, furniture. In addition, they see use in industry in the thermoforming of plastics by automating the trimming process. CNC routers can help ensure part repeatability and sufficiently efficient output for production, or allow one-off designs to be made. This is engraving machine.A CNC router is very similar in concept to a CNC milling machine. Instead of routing by hand, tool paths are controlled via computer numerical control. The CNC router is one of many kinds of tools that have CNC variants.

How Does A CNC Router Machine Work?

Based on the introduction mentioned before, a CNC router machine is controlled by a computer. All necessary data, in form of so-called G-codes, are assembled into a CNC program. The G-codes consist of a “G” followed by a number and type of milling work instruction. Since these codes are standardized, they may be based on a CNC router software used in almost all CNC router machines. When all data has been inserted and the CNC program is ready to play, the CNC machine can start its work. Manufacturers have added their own codes to the ISO G-codes. Therefore, various post-processors exist to generate ultimately "matching" programs from CAM programs for all different machines.

6 Essential Things to Know Before Buying Your CNC Router：

1. Don't Be Afraid to Ask Questions

2. Make Sure the Damn Thing Works

3. Make Sure You Can Program Your Machine

4. Become Familiar With Your Brands

5. Understand the Full Cost

6. Know Your Projects

Main features of CNC Router：

1. Intelligent protection work table: Prevention of misoperation or software errors, and so on the surface may cause damage. Intelligent processing of cross-border protection: preventing processing format over the layout design of mechanical collision caused the phenomenon.

2. Fully in line with international standards: can use ucancam, type3, artcam software.

3. Ncstudio system: control automatically processing multiple levels 3 D. To carry out rapid, smooth 3D processing, carving or cutting.

4. Suitable for a variety of materials :processing large quantities of production.

5.Take the water cooling system: for marble tool when works for marble ,granite ,stone and so on.

We are a company integrating manufacturing and sales of CNC routers, laser engraving machines, laser cutting machines, plasma cutting machines, cutting plotters, etc. The main configuration all adopt top parts imported from Italy, Japan, Germany, etc.We adopt international advanced producing technologies to improve our products. Our products are widely used in advertising, woodworking, artworks, model, electric, CAD/CAM industry models, clothing, package printing, marking, laser sealing and so on.

Our company adheres to the Market-Oriented business principles, and implements the business philosophy of "Quality First and Customer First". We have set up more than 20 sale and service departments around China which can offer our customers the services of design, fixing, training, maintenance and so on. Besides sale in China, our products exports around the world including the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the USA.

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A Look at Two Different Print Technologies: Dye Sublimation and UV

Since the introduction of the first personal computer, we have been ushered into the “digital age.” Technology has transformed virtually every aspect of our daily lives, and this phenomenon has been no different in the digital printing arena. Digital printing technology is pushing the envelope when it comes to what we can print on and how to do so more efficiently. “Can I print on that?” is the new mantra, as customization increasingly replaces mass production as the new norm.

Let’s take, for instance, a plain cellphone cover. There’s nothing spectacular about this generic piece of plastic. However, once it’s decorated, the perceived value of the product exponentially increases. The performance of the case hasn’t increased, yet people are willing to pay more, simply because it has been personalized.

There are a variety of methods used to decorate plastic products, with one of the most popular processes being dye sublimation. While most people associate dye sublimation paper with textiles and apparel, this is not solely the case, as this process also can be used to decorate a broad array of plastic or rigid substrates.

What is dye sublimation? Sublimation is defined as “a phase transition of a substance from a solid state to a gas while bypassing the intermediate liquid phase.” In the case of dye sublimation printing onto rigid substrates, the disperse dye inks are printed onto a coated medium, which is most often a “transfer paper,” but also can be a “transfer film.” Once printed, these water-insoluble dyes then dry and turn solid as the water solution evaporates. Heat (typically 400°F), pressure and time turn these solid dyes into gas which, upon release from the transfer paper or film, then penetrates the plastic or polyester coating. In addition to dyeing the plastic or rigid substrate, the sticky sublimation paper transforms the dull colors that were originally printed on the transfer paper into incredibly vibrant hues.

The end-product and volume will determine the type of heat press that should be purchased. If decorating mainly flat objects, then a flatbed press is ideal. Flatbed presses can be small (16×20″) presses or large-format presses that can accommodate 4×8′ panels.

If sublimating on 3D objects, then a 3D oven press will be needed. Once again, the oven presses can range from smaller “desktop” units to machines the size of a walk-in room. Instead of printing onto transfer paper, the images will be printed onto transfer film, which is able to conform around the edges of the object being decorated. A fixture is needed to hold both the object and printed film in place. A vacuum hose is attached so the printed film thermoforms around the object and, when the oven heats up to 400°F, the Inkjet Sublimation Paper process takes place.

With dye sublimation, the applications are seemingly endless. The important thing for users to remember is that dye-sublimation takes place at the heat press, not at the printer. However, a high-quality printer with premium RIP software is necessary to produce quality prints with accurate colors and ink drop placement. Dye sublimation ink droplets are extremely small. A colleague best described it by saying, “the largest dye-sublimation ink droplet is smaller than the smallest eco-solvent ink droplet.” What that basically means is that these ink droplets are small, and they need proper control when they jet from the piezo print head. Without proper control, it is not possible to achieve fine lines and details or smooth gradients.

Dye heat sublimation paper requires polyester or plastic for the inks to penetrate into the substrate and dye. The blanks must be able to withstand 400°F heat, pressure and time (which can range from 60 seconds to minutes, depending on size and type of object).

How does UV printing differ from other printing methods?

Ultraviolet (UV) printing is different from tacky sublimation paper or conventional printing methods – including both traditional pigment, solvent inkjet and commercial offset – in many ways. While it is still ink on “paper,” the ink cures through a completely different process and the “paper” ends up being no longer just paper. Instead of having solvents in the ink that evaporate into the air and absorb into the paper, UV inks dry through photoinitiators in the ink and are solidified by UV lamps. When the inks are exposed to ultraviolet energy, they turn from a liquid or paste into a solid. Thus, UV-curable inks are “cured” once they are exposed to the wavelengths of UV energy.

This curing process is advantageous for many reasons. One of the biggest benefits of UV printing is that it lowers emissions of volatile organic compounds into the environment, as the solvents don’t evaporate like conventional inks. Another advantage of UV printing is that the inks can cure on plastic and other nonporous substrates. Because the inks dry through this photomechanical process, it’s not necessary for the ink solvent to absorb into the stock. The UV process allows for printing on just about anything. Essentially, if the media or product can get through or under the printer, it can be printed.

But – and this is what I call my “but factor” – adhesion can still be an issue in UV printing. It is important to understand that, while UV printers can print to virtually anything, there may still be adhesion or durablity issues that need to be overcome.

Challenges in decorating with UV inks

UV printers can print on a variety of unusual substrates, ranging from wood and wooden veneer, glass and sheets of metal to fabrics and plastics of all shapes and sizes. Since UV inks dry or cure so quickly when exposed to UV energy, there’s no time for them to soak into the media. The ink dot sits on top of the uncoated sheet as a cleaner, less contaminated dot, ultimately allowing for a more vibrant and “crisp” color appearance.

Printing successfully with UV inks depends upon being able to expose the inks to enough ultraviolet energy for curing to take place without making the substrate too brittle, and at the same time ensuring an acceptable level of adhesion to the substrate. This can be extremely difficult, as each type of substrate has different surface tensions or dyne levels.

Dyne level or surface tension in UV printing is the property of a UV ink forming unbalanced molecular forces at or near the surface. If this is higher than the surface energy of a material, the liquid tends to form droplets rather than spread out. Plastic materials can have very different surface energies based on their composition and how they are formed. The surface tension is normally measured in energy units called dynes/cm.

If the ink has a dyne level lower than the material’s surface energy, then the ink will spread out over its entire surface in a uniform, wet layer. If the ink’s dyne level is equal to or higher than a material’s dyne level, the ink becomes cohesive and tends to remain in droplets, thus allowing for better adhesion to plastics.

So, how do we control the dyne levels of raw plastics or pre-formed plastic products? The development of adhesion promoters has dramatically increased the adhesion of UV ink to plastic products. Adhesion promoters, sometimes referred to as coupling agents, are bi-functional materials that increase adhesive strength between the coating and the substrate. Unlike priming systems, adhesion promoters are generally applied at thinner film thicknesses. An adhesion promoter’s effectiveness depends on both the substrate and the adhesive being used. Surface pretreatments, such as solvent cleaning or mechanical etching and corona treatment, can be used with adhesion promoters as part of a pretreatment method. Within a class of materials, the functionality on the backbone of the molecule surface will vary based on the resin system employed as well as the substrate to which it is attached.

Many ink manufacturers have developed adhesion promoters to aid in the printing process. Polypropylene (PP promoters) and polyethylene (PE promoters) are two adhesion promoters that are widely used in UV printing. Both of these promoters can help create a chemical bond to different types of plastics. While they are widely used within the UV printing industry, these promoters do have varying success factors that must be tested.

With the UV printing process, there are two useful tests that can be employed to evaluate adhesion – a traditional “scratch” test and a “cross-hatch” test. Each of these tests provides a different evaluation of the bond between the plastics product and the adhesion promoter and UV-cured ink printed to the object or raw material.

The scratch test is similar to a traditional abrasion test. A metal object, such as a penny, is vigorously rubbed on top of the UV print. Depending on the number of passes and vigor, it can be analyzed and given a “score” or rating. The better it performs against the abrasion, the higher the durable score.

The “cross-hatch” test is performed again after the adhesion promoter and UV-cured print have been output. Using a razor blade, knife or other sharp cutting tool such as a special crosshatch cutter, two cuts are made all the way through the UV print down to the substrate, forming an “X” mark with a 30- to 45-degree angle between the angles of the cuts.

An aggressive tape is placed at the center of the “X” and then quickly removed. The area is then examined to see if any UV ink has been removed. Again, it can be analyzed and given a “score” or rating. The better it performs against the “cross-hatch,” the higher the durable score.

While adhesion is a common issue with UV printing because of the vast amounts of printable objects or substrates, the acceptable level must be identified and tested on the final products the user is printing. Because UV printers can print onto just about anything, although they still may have adhesion or durability issues, it is important for the print provider to show the end user test prints to gauge the acceptable durability on the product based on two questions: 1) How long will the product be used, and 2) Will the product be handled for extended periods of time? The answers to these questions will provide the acceptance levels, which helps to ensure customer satisfaction.

UV print technology makes it simple to print on a vast array of rigid materials, including plastics. Being able to print directly to plastic objects – whether raw or pre-manufactured – reduces both operation and delivery time. It also allows the user to incorporate white and gloss inks in glossy or matte finishes to create unique textures – enhancements that add value and sophistication to the end product. In addition, UV technology helps print providers expand their applications and product offerings by enabling them to print on wider variety of substrates.

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A Look at Two Different Print Technologies: Dye Sublimation and UV

Since the introduction of the first personal computer, we have been ushered into the “digital age.” Technology has transformed virtually every aspect of our daily lives, and this phenomenon has been no different in the digital printing arena. Digital printing technology is pushing the envelope when it comes to what we can print on and how to do so more efficiently. “Can I print on that?” is the new mantra, as customization increasingly replaces mass production as the new norm.

Let’s take, for instance, a plain cellphone cover. There’s nothing spectacular about this generic piece of plastic. However, once it’s decorated, the perceived value of the product exponentially increases. The performance of the case hasn’t increased, yet people are willing to pay more, simply because it has been personalized.

There are a variety of methods used to decorate plastic products, with one of the most popular processes being dye sublimation. While most people associate dye sublimation paper with textiles and apparel, this is not solely the case, as this process also can be used to decorate a broad array of plastic or rigid substrates.

What is dye sublimation? Sublimation is defined as “a phase transition of a substance from a solid state to a gas while bypassing the intermediate liquid phase.” In the case of dye sublimation printing onto rigid substrates, the disperse dye inks are printed onto a coated medium, which is most often a “transfer paper,” but also can be a “transfer film.” Once printed, these water-insoluble dyes then dry and turn solid as the water solution evaporates. Heat (typically 400°F), pressure and time turn these solid dyes into gas which, upon release from the transfer paper or film, then penetrates the plastic or polyester coating. In addition to dyeing the plastic or rigid substrate, the sticky sublimation paper transforms the dull colors that were originally printed on the transfer paper into incredibly vibrant hues.

The end-product and volume will determine the type of heat press that should be purchased. If decorating mainly flat objects, then a flatbed press is ideal. Flatbed presses can be small (16×20″) presses or large-format presses that can accommodate 4×8′ panels.

If sublimating on 3D objects, then a 3D oven press will be needed. Once again, the oven presses can range from smaller “desktop” units to machines the size of a walk-in room. Instead of printing onto transfer paper, the images will be printed onto transfer film, which is able to conform around the edges of the object being decorated. A fixture is needed to hold both the object and printed film in place. A vacuum hose is attached so the printed film thermoforms around the object and, when the oven heats up to 400°F, the Inkjet Sublimation Paper process takes place.

With dye sublimation, the applications are seemingly endless. The important thing for users to remember is that dye-sublimation takes place at the heat press, not at the printer. However, a high-quality printer with premium RIP software is necessary to produce quality prints with accurate colors and ink drop placement. Dye sublimation ink droplets are extremely small. A colleague best described it by saying, “the largest dye-sublimation ink droplet is smaller than the smallest eco-solvent ink droplet.” What that basically means is that these ink droplets are small, and they need proper control when they jet from the piezo print head. Without proper control, it is not possible to achieve fine lines and details or smooth gradients.

Dye heat sublimation paper requires polyester or plastic for the inks to penetrate into the substrate and dye. The blanks must be able to withstand 400°F heat, pressure and time (which can range from 60 seconds to minutes, depending on size and type of object).

How does UV printing differ from other printing methods?

Ultraviolet (UV) printing is different from tacky sublimation paper or conventional printing methods – including both traditional pigment, solvent inkjet and commercial offset – in many ways. While it is still ink on “paper,” the ink cures through a completely different process and the “paper” ends up being no longer just paper. Instead of having solvents in the ink that evaporate into the air and absorb into the paper, UV inks dry through photoinitiators in the ink and are solidified by UV lamps. When the inks are exposed to ultraviolet energy, they turn from a liquid or paste into a solid. Thus, UV-curable inks are “cured” once they are exposed to the wavelengths of UV energy.

This curing process is advantageous for many reasons. One of the biggest benefits of UV printing is that it lowers emissions of volatile organic compounds into the environment, as the solvents don’t evaporate like conventional inks. Another advantage of UV printing is that the inks can cure on plastic and other nonporous substrates. Because the inks dry through this photomechanical process, it’s not necessary for the ink solvent to absorb into the stock. The UV process allows for printing on just about anything. Essentially, if the media or product can get through or under the printer, it can be printed.

But – and this is what I call my “but factor” – adhesion can still be an issue in UV printing. It is important to understand that, while UV printers can print to virtually anything, there may still be adhesion or durablity issues that need to be overcome.

Challenges in decorating with UV inks

UV printers can print on a variety of unusual substrates, ranging from wood and wooden veneer, glass and sheets of metal to fabrics and plastics of all shapes and sizes. Since UV inks dry or cure so quickly when exposed to UV energy, there’s no time for them to soak into the media. The ink dot sits on top of the uncoated sheet as a cleaner, less contaminated dot, ultimately allowing for a more vibrant and “crisp” color appearance.

Printing successfully with UV inks depends upon being able to expose the inks to enough ultraviolet energy for curing to take place without making the substrate too brittle, and at the same time ensuring an acceptable level of adhesion to the substrate. This can be extremely difficult, as each type of substrate has different surface tensions or dyne levels.

Dyne level or surface tension in UV printing is the property of a UV ink forming unbalanced molecular forces at or near the surface. If this is higher than the surface energy of a material, the liquid tends to form droplets rather than spread out. Plastic materials can have very different surface energies based on their composition and how they are formed. The surface tension is normally measured in energy units called dynes/cm.

If the ink has a dyne level lower than the material’s surface energy, then the ink will spread out over its entire surface in a uniform, wet layer. If the ink’s dyne level is equal to or higher than a material’s dyne level, the ink becomes cohesive and tends to remain in droplets, thus allowing for better adhesion to plastics.

So, how do we control the dyne levels of raw plastics or pre-formed plastic products? The development of adhesion promoters has dramatically increased the adhesion of UV ink to plastic products. Adhesion promoters, sometimes referred to as coupling agents, are bi-functional materials that increase adhesive strength between the coating and the substrate. Unlike priming systems, adhesion promoters are generally applied at thinner film thicknesses. An adhesion promoter’s effectiveness depends on both the substrate and the adhesive being used. Surface pretreatments, such as solvent cleaning or mechanical etching and corona treatment, can be used with adhesion promoters as part of a pretreatment method. Within a class of materials, the functionality on the backbone of the molecule surface will vary based on the resin system employed as well as the substrate to which it is attached.

Many ink manufacturers have developed adhesion promoters to aid in the printing process. Polypropylene (PP promoters) and polyethylene (PE promoters) are two adhesion promoters that are widely used in UV printing. Both of these promoters can help create a chemical bond to different types of plastics. While they are widely used within the UV printing industry, these promoters do have varying success factors that must be tested.

With the UV printing process, there are two useful tests that can be employed to evaluate adhesion – a traditional “scratch” test and a “cross-hatch” test. Each of these tests provides a different evaluation of the bond between the plastics product and the adhesion promoter and UV-cured ink printed to the object or raw material.

The scratch test is similar to a traditional abrasion test. A metal object, such as a penny, is vigorously rubbed on top of the UV print. Depending on the number of passes and vigor, it can be analyzed and given a “score” or rating. The better it performs against the abrasion, the higher the durable score.

The “cross-hatch” test is performed again after the adhesion promoter and UV-cured print have been output. Using a razor blade, knife or other sharp cutting tool such as a special crosshatch cutter, two cuts are made all the way through the UV print down to the substrate, forming an “X” mark with a 30- to 45-degree angle between the angles of the cuts.

An aggressive tape is placed at the center of the “X” and then quickly removed. The area is then examined to see if any UV ink has been removed. Again, it can be analyzed and given a “score” or rating. The better it performs against the “cross-hatch,�� the higher the durable score.

While adhesion is a common issue with UV printing because of the vast amounts of printable objects or substrates, the acceptable level must be identified and tested on the final products the user is printing. Because UV printers can print onto just about anything, although they still may have adhesion or durability issues, it is important for the print provider to show the end user test prints to gauge the acceptable durability on the product based on two questions: 1) How long will the product be used, and 2) Will the product be handled for extended periods of time? The answers to these questions will provide the acceptance levels, which helps to ensure customer satisfaction.

UV print technology makes it simple to print on a vast array of rigid materials, including plastics. Being able to print directly to plastic objects – whether raw or pre-manufactured – reduces both operation and delivery time. It also allows the user to incorporate white and gloss inks in glossy or matte finishes to create unique textures – enhancements that add value and sophistication to the end product. In addition, UV technology helps print providers expand their applications and product offerings by enabling them to print on wider variety of substrates.

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PET Cup Lids Market: Trends, Share, Growth Rate, Opportunities and Market Forecast

Global PET cup lids Market: Overview

The demand for food service disposable products has witnessed surging growth across the globe over the past two decades, owing to their lightweight, hygienic, and easy-to-carry nature. These factors are expected to create a positive outlook for the growth of the global PET cup lids market. PET cup lids are broadly used in the food service industry to avoid the adulteration of products from external contamination.

Global PET Cup Lids Market: Dynamics

To fulfill the operational requirements of beverage brand owners for them to be able to meet the budding market demand, the manufacturers of cup lids are channelizing their efforts to offer convenient and easy-to-use PET cup lids, which helps enhance the overall consumer experience. The exceptional characteristics of PET cup lids, such as lightweight, leak-resistance, easy-to-remove, and a cost-effective beverage packaging solution, is estimated to fuel the demand of PET cup lids over the forecast period. Moreover, cups & lids are effectively utilized by food service outlets for printing their brand logos to promote their brands.

Global PET Cup Lids Market: Key Developments & Trends

Some of the key trends are observed among the manufacturers of PET cup lids are:

Lollicup USA has setup a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant featuring ILLIG thermoforming machines, a Reifenhauser extruder, four custom printing machines, and several other equipment for the manufacturing of products such as PP & PET plastic deli containers, cold cups, portion cups, and lids in Chino, California

Key cup lids manufacturers, such as Simply Lids Inc. and LidWorks Co., aim at delivering state-of-art quality disposable cold & hot lids at reasonable prices

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Global PET Cup Lids Market: Segmentation

The PET cup lids market is segmented based on their thickness and the end-use industry served.

PET cup lids market segmentation by diameter:

PET cup lids less than 50 mm diameter

PET cup lids 50 mm – 80 mm diameter

PET cup lids with more than 80 mm diameter

PET cup lids market segmentation by application:

PET cup lids for Hotels, Restraints & Cafes (HoReCa)

PET cup lids for household purposes/home refrigeration

PET cup lids for medical dispensary/chemist stores

PET cup lids market segmentation by sales channel:

Supermarkets & hypermarkets

Departmental stores

Convenience stores

Other small retail formats (grocery stores, etc.)

PET cup lids market segmentation by end-use industries served:

Beverages

Food

Cosmetics & personal care

Pharmaceuticals

Homecare & toiletries

Others (dyes, paints, adhesives, etc.)

Tea & coffee

Dairy products

Fruit juices

Alcoholic beverages

Yogurts

Creams & ice creams

Global PET Cup Lids Market: Regional Outlook

The global PET cup lids market has been segmented into 7 regions: Western Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific Excluding Japan (APEJ), North America, Middle East and Africa (MEA), Japan, and Eastern Europe.

Although cup lids serve industries such as cosmetics & personal care, pharmaceuticals, food, homecare products, etc., beverages are a prominent end use-market for PET cup lids. North America is among the prominent markets for the food service industry, hence, the market for food service disposables in the region has witnessed continuous growth over the past two decades. With a large number of food & beverage processing plants set-up in U.S., the PET cup lids market is estimated to grow at a steady pace. Europe as well as certain parts of Latin America are key exporting regions for milk & dairy products across the globe. Hence, the demand for PET cup lids in these regions is expected to witness strong growth over the forecast period. With the continuously growing food & beverage industry, coupled with a large consumer base and increasing disposable income in the Asia Pacific region, the food service disposables market is expected to witness lucrative opportunities over the forecast period.

Thus, summarizing the aforementioned factors, the market for PET cup lids is projected to witness a healthy rate of growth during the forecast period.

Global PET Cup Lids Market: Key Players

Some of the important manufacturers presently operating in the global PET cup lids market are:

Aptar Group Inc.

Berry Global, Inc.

Silgan Holdings Inc.

Huhtamaki Group

Mondi Group

Amcor Limited

Bemis Company, Inc.

Global Closure Systems

BERICAP GmBh & Co. KG

Evergreen Packaging Inc.

Dart Container Corporation

EcoPack Limited

Sabert Corporation

Sam's Club, Inc.

MPM Marketing Services

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Plastic Extrusion: A Sooner Look At Plastic Manufacturing

Plastic manufacturing has emerged as one of many greatest industries today. From appearance material to heavy-duty industrial elements, uses of plastic are widespread. To an over-all onlooker, most types of plastic resources may possibly search the same. Yet, their core material and Plastic Fabrication techniques can vary greatly. Given below are a number of the Plastic Manufacturing Procedures and their advantages.

Shot Molding Shot Molding is among the most used techniques utilized by Plastic Manufacturers. The biggest side of Plastic Molding is in its cost-effectiveness. Plastic Manufacturing Companies can create goods at a big degree in the lowest costs. In addition, it creates minimal level of spend and ergo it's an ideal process for Plastic Manufacturing Companies.  ​cnc machining prototype service From small kitchen appliances to big bathroom fittings, this process is suitable for manufacturing a myriad of Plastic Profiles.

The process The process is quite simple. Resins are heated for their melting point. Then they're sent to the mold. The molten plastic is pushed to get the shape of the mold. It's an ideal process for manufacturing a big quantity of material at low cost. However, organizing the mold is quite expensive. This method wouldn't be probable if the amount of goods expected is low.

Blow Molding This is a highly versatile process utilized in the Plastic Industry. It's commonly used for manufacturing bottles, bins and other types of worthless lengths. It is just a rapidly and inexpensive process in making thin-walled worthless shapes. You can receive complicated designs through this process.

The process Air pressure is utilized in this process to grow the molten thermoplastic in to the specified shape. It is a good process for obtaining smooth worthless shapes.

Custom Plastic Extrusion Molding Custom Plastic Extrusion is an ideal strategy so you can get Plastic Pages with rigid tolerance. You can utilize a variety of resources and designs in Custom Plastic Extrusion method. Reliability and uniformity are the biggest plus details of this method.

The process The plastic resins are melted and transferred via a die. You will get set plastic designs with preferred IDs and ODs. You may also have total freedom to find the form and measurement of the material. The process uses dies and resources and ergo it's very economical if the amount of the obtain is high. Planning the dies and resources is expensive and ergo it might not remain a probable alternative if the obtain measurement is small. Yet, if accuracy and uniformity are your perfect needs then this process is for you.

Rotational Molding The rotational molding strategy can be used for creating worthless objects like blow molding. However, the fresh material utilized in this process is different. It uses plastic dust instead of plastic resins. Abs, ABS, polyethylene,and PVC are a number of the frequent resources utilized in this process. That is an ideal process if you are attempting to produce big, worthless or concave shapes. It creates smooth and stress-free completed goods. The process uses simple and inexpensive resources,but, the tools have to be replaced frequently. The quality of completed goods obtained through this process is normal and it's not an ideal process for accuracy forming.

The process In this process, the plastic dust is positioned in the mold and heated on a furnace. Once hot, the mold is continually turned to facilitate complete coating of the mold's inside. Once done the mold is removed and cooled in a managed environment. Both heat and the cooling techniques have to be monitored with great accuracy as rapid heat variations can result in the formation of bubbles and warps.

Plastic Producers use other techniques too like cleaner creating, compression molding, and thermoforming in making Plastic Profiles. The option of process largely is determined by the sort of form, uniformity and obtain volume required.

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TRAY SEALING SIMPLIFIED BY NICHROME

Companies in the food & beverage industry know how critical packaging is for keeping food fresh and preventing deterioration. Packaging also plays a crucial role in attracting customers and making the food easily transportable. Tray sealing is a newish trend that looks like it's here to stay.

Nichrome is happy to introduce you to this new technology for food packaging.

What are Tray Sealers?

Tray sealers are automated packaging machines that apply plastic film lids to trays of varying materials, sizes, shapes and depths. They are also known as heat sealers, top sealers or tray lidding machines. The versatility of this technology makes it the optimal solution for packaging fresh produce, meats, frozen meals, ready-made meals, snacks and more. In India, their application is growing in the snacks and sweetmeats section with a large number of mithai and savoury items being packaged in thermoformed trays.

How do Tray Sealers work?

Tray Sealers come in two basic formats: semi-automatic and automatic. The process begins with the product-filled trays entering the in-feed conveyor where they get indexed and spaced. They are then picked up by a transfer beam to be transferred within the tooling. The seal plate picks up the product-filled trays and lifts them against the film. The film and trays are then compressed against the heated upper tooling to activate the sealing properties against the tray, while simultaneously cutting the film. Finally, after the necessary seal dwell time has elapsed, the seal station lowers the trays back down and ejects them to the out-feed of the machine.

Tray Sealers from Nichrome

Nichrome, India’s leading provider of automatic packaging machines and integrated packaging solutions has tied up with Tecnovac, Italy to bring the latest MAP tray sealing technology to India’s food industry. The offerings include:

Athena: This is an automatic tray sealer for small to medium production scale, designed for longevity and continuous operation in aggressive environments. The simple and intuitive interface makes it the best choice for most users. Athena is capable of packaging in modified atmosphere any combination of compatible trays and top film studied for such applications. Thanks to the Athena’s strong stainless steel structure, easy maintenance and conformity to hygienic requirements, this machine is ideal for use in small and medium sized companies.

Athena is available in different versions: only sealing, sealing and MAP, sealing/MAP/SKIN, and for trays up to 250mm high.

Olympia: This semi-automatic machine has been designed to package food in sealing alone, in a modified atmosphere or with “SKIN effect”. The compact size and simple use make this machine the ideal choice for those entering the world of professional packaging.

Built entirely in stainless steel, it is fitted with the best components on the market to guarantee performance and reliability.

Olympia too is available in different versions: sealing alone, sealing/gas-vacuum, sealing/gas-vacuum/SKIN-SKIN PROTRUDING, and for high packages up to 250 mm.

Olympia PRO: The Olympia PRO model has been developed to easily pack foods in pre-formed trays. 

The semi-automatic configuration with the rotary table and the two vacuum chambers, maximizes the production! In fact, during the packaging cycle, it’s possible to unload and load up the second chamber, increasing productivity.

Why Nichrome?

Since Nichrome developed India's first indigenous milk packaging machine in 1977, they have been at the forefront of next-generation packaging technologies; a brand trusted for its rich legacy of pioneering innovation, extensive domain knowledge and manufacturing competency in packaging systems.

For enterprises big and small, for applications existing and emerging, Nichrome offer infinite possibilities in integrated, automated packaging solutions - as they partner with customers through the complete lifecycle, offering application-specific solutions, backed by dependable service and support.

Based in Pune, India, Nichrome’s sales & service network spans India and the world. They have presence in 45 countries and more than 10,000 successful installations worldwide.

Conclusion

Nichrome's tray sealing solutions, for mithai manufacturers and makers of Indian snacks, ready meals, fresh produce, etc., the Tecnovac range offers unmatched advantages, matched by Nichrome's proven expertise, sales & service network, and sound installation support.