A Brief Introduction to the Injection Moulding Technique of Making PET Bottles

PET bottles are one of the most popular types of bottles used worldwide today. Their attributes such as easy production, high durability, easy packaging, easy transportation, and easy recycling, have contributed a lot in making these bottles so popular. They make use of polyethylene terephthalate, a thermoplastic polymer from the polyester family; the use of this polymer is also behind these bottles christened PET. The industries that make use of PET the most are beverages, mineral water, wine, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, among others. These bottles need to be produced in bulk owing to their high demand across various industries. Naturally some quick, effective and economical technique would be required for such production. That technique is the injection molding technique. As the name suggests, this technique make use of moulds of various shapes and sizes. The mould making companies in South Africa , India, China, and various other countries, witness the greatest demand