Posts Tagged ‘PET’
The role of Compressors in the PET Bottle Manufacturing Industry
PET, or polyethylene terephthalate accounts for around 70% of the total number of soft drink bottles manufactured around the world, comfortably making it the most popular material choice, ahead of aluminum and glass. In an industry where there’s an abundance of compressor variations in use, from standard models to customized or bespoke systems, there are…
Read MorePET Plastics in the World Today
Polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, is a material often used in water bottles and in the creation of polyester textiles. The reason PET plastic is a preferred option is because it’s considered safe for use in regards to holding food and beverages intended for human consumption, as well as safe against the skin. But beyond the…
Read MoreThe PET Bottle Manufacturing Process Explained
Plastic bottles are most commonly produced from polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a thermoplastic polymer. The advantages of using PET for bottling are its strength, light weight, and recyclability. In order to manufacture plastic bottles, the PET must first go through polymerization to create long molecular chains. This process can be complicated and can result in…
Read MoreThe Different PET Compressors
Many bottles today are made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Compressors are used to blow the plastic into a bottle shape. Because there are many different PET bottles used for many different products, there are various outcomes that people in the PET industry are looking for. This variety in outcomes means that there have to be…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Valve Plate
The valve plate is an essential part of the valve assembly and act as a seal between different areas in the compressor. Because valve plates can be exposed to a punishing variety of pressures, temperatures, and chemicals, they need to be made of materials that can withstand the stress that they go through every time…
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