Article | REF: AM3121 V1

Structure development in polymers - Applications

Author: Jean-Marc HAUDIN

Publication date: April 10, 2015

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3. Sheath blowing

3.1 Process overview

Sleeve blow molding is the main plastic film manufacturing process [AM3702] . It is mainly dedicated to PE, with major applications in packaging and agriculture.

In this process, described in figure 9 , the molten polymer is extruded through an annular die, which gives it the shape of a tube. This tube is stretched longitudinally...

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