Total Petrochemicals Launches a Unique HDPE Resin SB 1461 Especially Adapted to ISBM Equipment

Compared to commercial dairy bottles (HDPE EBM), the weight of bottles produced with ISBM HDPE SB 1461 can be further reduced by over 20%, while still fulfilling the same mechanical requirements.

22 Nov 2010 --- With a breakthrough HDPE new resin SB 1461, running even faster than 1700 bottles/cavity/hour on Sidel ISBM equipment, Total confirms its leadership in servicing the bottle industry with competitive HDPE solutions.

At the K-Fair, Total Petrochemicals has launched HDPE ISBM resin SB 1461, dedicated to the food packaging market, such as dairy bottles. This development, specially designed for the ISBM market, is a real premiere for Polyethylene, as it offers an easy processing on standard ISBM machines, allowing converters to reach a new and wide range of applications and features.

Reaching high throughput
Trials with HDPE SB 1461 on different ISBM equipments from Sidel have been performed with very positive results. High bottle throughput of around 1700 bottles/cavity/hour and higher on Sidel’s SBO UniversalTM machine were easily reached with an excellent thickness distribution. Total Petrochemicals’ HDPE grade SB 1461 combines smooth injection moulding into preforms , with outstanding melt strength for the stretching/blowing phase.

Unmatched properties, allowing over 20% lightweighting
When comparing to EBM (Extrusion Blow Moulding) process, the HDPE dairy bottles produced by the ISBM process show a clear increase of rigidity in combination with outstanding drop test resistance, allowing further down gauging. Compared to commercial dairy bottles (HDPE EBM), the weight of bottles produced with ISBM HDPE SB 1461 can be further reduced by over 20%, while still fulfilling the same mechanical requirements. In addition, high definition mould engraving even improves the design flexibility and bottle look.