PMC Introduces New Plastic Cup Forming Technology

The world-famous manufacturer of paper cup forming and processing equipment, the US-based Paper Machinery Corporation, has undergone R&D in recent years and has made new breakthroughs in technology. It was also exhibited at PACK EXPO in early November in Chicago. A new plastic cup molding technology called Barrier Plus was developed.

Barrier Plus technology refers to the use of pre-printed plastic sheets on PMC's Cup Makers to process plastic cups or containers that are identical to plain paper cups. This technology has been pioneered by California-based ProCal Inc. to produce and supply Pictured Pots for horticulture.

To meet the growing needs of industries such as flowers and vegetables, ProCal adopted PMC's Barrier Plus technology to become the first customer to process containers made from pre-printed polypropylene sheet materials, and to increase production and barrier properties. Applicable performance and high printing effect set.

“Barrier Plus is the first of its kind. In order for PP to be printed, stamped and formed like paper cup, we modified the PP material used.”

Mr. Meyer, PMC’s Vice President, explained that “This is indeed a breakthrough and has unique advantages over paper-based materials and thermoforming and injection molding processes.”

“The Barrier Plus technology is just like the Ferrari cars in the automotive industry,” said Mr. Walters, president of ProCal. “We now have reached a new high of 20 years in the production of high-quality prints using flat sheet materials. ”

In April 2004, ProCal installed the PMC1002P molding machine and quickly went into production. The PMC1002P has a production speed of 200 units per minute and product sizes range from 6-32 ounces (180-900 ml). In addition, PMC 1300P molding machine speed 110 per minute, producing 32-120 ounces (900 ~ 3500 ml) containers.

ProCal's calyx can be used both for growing and transporting plants, but also for an assortment of shelves, thanks to the punching of the side walls or bottom during the forming process. This design solves the problems of water control and air circulation and guarantees the plant's growing environment. If used for other purposes, PP material can also play an incomparable role in moisture barrier.

“Customers are full of praise for this new product, and feedback comes back telling us that our products have performed unparalleled in the market,” Wohlers excitedly said, “Using Barrier Plus technology, we have a very large per capita output. Enhancements."

Mr. Meyer explained that Barrier Plus can increase the added value of products in several ways. First of all, the sheets we use are much thinner than the materials needed for thermoforming; secondly, our materials can add a considerable proportion of the mix to reduce the cost of materials; furthermore, we have 200 cups per minute. It is economical and has great advantages over other plastic processing technologies in terms of mold cost.

In addition to the above-mentioned capacity and economical advantages, Barrier Plus helped ProCal's PicutrePots to establish an absolute dominant position in the market. At present, there are usually many large integrated retailers distributing plants such as Home
Depot, Lowes Walmart. These merchants are happy to build their own brands, and ProCal uses Barrier Plus's high-quality effects products to meet the retailer's marketing needs.

PicuturePots products have good printing effects, clear patterns, easy identification and selection, and greatly facilitate production and sales and consumers. Planters can easily choose different flower pots; sellers know which flowers can be stored in the sun and which should be placed in the shade; consumers can understand the relevant description of the product. The label used for many years is easy to lose. Obviously, it's too much trouble. Now it's no longer necessary.

Mr. Meyer concluded by saying, "With this technology, our cupping machine customers can greatly improve product quality and production efficiency without much investment. This technology is absolutely revolutionary and plastic products are Major breakthroughs in printing requirements.