Plastic Technologies announces new technology for smaller quantity, injection-molded PET preforms to support validation, market tests

“As an independent development resource, PTI works with both brand owners and converters to support launch efforts. Frequently, when the brand owner wants to conduct validation testing or test a PET packaging concept in limited distribution, there is difficulty in finding a supply source that can deliver small quantities.  Additionally, bottle makers sometimes need to off load injection-molded preform production due to scheduling or capacity.  PTI’s new capability can provide assistance in both of these situations,” said Chris White, supervisor, injection molding services.

PTI has added Husky’s Adapt™ tooling capability to its new all-electric Arburg injection molding machine The mold base features a valve-gated hot runner which allows one to four cavities to be molded per cycle. If desired a single cavity can be built for the initial development, and then scaled up to four cavities for larger sampling requirements.

“This multicavity preform approach is ideal for supporting smaller product launches. These quantities are much smaller than those required by nationally-distributed brands which can be upwards of 5 million units,” White said.  “Further, because of our 30-year track record in PET development and preform production, PTI can cost-effectively produce the preforms.”

In addition to PET, polypropylene, polylactic acid, polyethylene, bio-based polymers and other materials can also be injection molded via the new tooling.