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Thermoplastic Packaging: The Many Options To Consider

By Lenna Stockwell


There are many different types of thermoplastic, and in general, these types of plastics are some of the most versatile substances on earth. A custom thermoforming company can create just about any shape and size of package that you might need. However, each product is different and it is important to select the ideal type of thermoplastic for your product.

When you are creating a bottle to store a liquid, there are several thermoplastics that might be suitable. For water bottles or perhaps soda or another carbonated product, polyethylene terephthalate often is used. This type of thermoplastic package has properties that make it ideally suitable for liquids. In addition, you also will be creating a package or bottle that is made from a plastic that is easy to recycle. This thermoplastic is allowable by virtually all of our nation's community recycling programs. Polyethylene terephthalate, also called PET, can be recycled and used to create different types of containers, carpeting and more.

If you have a liquid such as milk or perhaps bleach, laundry detergent or another chemical, then high-density polyethylene or HDPE might be a good option. Thermoforming companies can use HDPE to create bottles as well as food storage containers. It also might interest you to know that HDPE is also used to create filament for 3-D printers and even furniture and hula hoops.

In addition to high-density polyethylene, there is also low-density polyethylene or LDPE This type of plastic can hold everything from products with a high acid content to a variety of oils, including vegetable oils and mineral oils. When it comes to thermoform packaging, LDPE is used to package items such as computer hardware and also to make flexible, pliable lids for a variety of thermoplastic containers and even squeeze bottles for condiments and salad dressings. LDPE also is used to create the plastic bags we get at grocery stores.

Often, a thermoforming company will suggest the use of multiple types of thermoplastic in order to create thermoform packaging or a thermoform product. For instance, you might use a thermoplastic such as polypropylene for the lid of your product and then use LDPE or HDPE for the base of the product. Polypropylene also can be a good choose if you are using cardboard or paperboard to create a package. This thermoplastic can be used as a shiny coating for paper, making it stronger.

Thermoforming companies, such as Indepak, will have many suitable ideas for the creation of your product. They can produce thermoplastic products or all types of thermoform packaging. This includes thermoform trays, bottles, blister packs, clamshells and just about anything else you can imagine. Contact a thermoforming company today and discuss your product or packaging needs.




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