BLOW MOLDING

Industrial blow molding is now a ''hotter'' technology because more de signers and molders are realizing the functional and economic benefits of the process, beyond the typical smaller blow-molded bottles and co ntainers so prevalent in many packaging markets, A confluence of advan cements in the machines and their head designs and controls; in the ca pabilities of multilayer and sequential, dual-durometer material extru sion; in parison manipulation; in mold technology, with enhancements i n moving cores and sections; and in continuing advances in both commod ity and engineering materials has stimulated the blow molding of more large industrial parts. Look for more interesting applications to come in major markets such as automotive, business machine housings, consu mer goods, medical, and recreation as the curiosity and knowledge abou t the process continue to build.