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| Production Stage | Key Processes | Technical Details & Quality Requirements | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Raw Material Preparation | - Material selection & drying - Compound mixing (optional) |
- Virgin PET resin: Food-grade pellets (BPA-free). - rPET integration: 30–100% recycled content. - Drying: 120–160°C for 4–6 hours (moisture < 0.02%). |
Eliminate defects; ensure food safety. |
| 2. Preform Injection Molding | - Injection molding - Cooling & trimming |
- Melt Process: 260–280°C injection into precision molds. - Cooling: Rapid chilled water cooling (10–20s). - Trimming: Neck flash removal for thread uniformity. |
Produce foundational preforms for strength. |
| 3. Stretch Blow Molding | - Preform heating - Stretch & blow - Final cooling |
- Heating: 90–110°C in infrared ovens. - Stretch/Blow: 20–40 bar high-pressure air expansion. - Cooling: Water-cooled solidification (2–5s). |
Form final can body with precise dimensions. |
| 4. Secondary Processing | - Trimming - Surface treatment - Printing & labeling |
- Surface: Corona treatment for ink adhesion. - Printing: Food-safe, UV-curable inks. - Lid assembly: EOE or screw lids for airtight sealing. |
Enhance aesthetics, branding, and shelf-life. |
| 5. Quality Control | - Dimensional/Pressure tests - Leakage & safety tests |
- Pressure: 3–4 bar internal pressure testing. - Leakage: Vacuum or helium detectors. - Safety: Testing for monomers/heavy metals (FDA/EFSA). |
Eliminate defects and ensure compliance. |
| 6. Packaging | - Grouping & stacking - Palletizing |
- Protection: Plastic bags or cartons to prevent scratches. - Storage: 15–25°C, humidity < 60% to avoid degradation. |
Maintain quality during shipment. |