Technical Evaluation of Injection Molded Polypropylene Handle Food Box

The injection molded PP handle food box and its insert lid present several key technical challenges. Here are the primary concerns:

1. High Clarity PP with MFI 30

  • Challenge: Achieving high clarity in PP with an MFI of 30.
  • Solution: Ensure precise control of molding parameters. Maintain consistent temperatures and pressures.

2. Cycle Time Management

  • Challenge: Cycle time for the box is 18 seconds, while the lid is 16 seconds.
  • Solution: Optimize cooling channels and use efficient mold designs to reduce cycle times.

3. Pin-Gate Hot Runners

  • Challenge: Properly balancing the pin-gate hot runner system in 4-cavity molds.
  • Solution: Regularly check for uniform flow distribution. Maintain hot runner system to prevent clogging.

4. High Clarity and Surface Finish

  • Challenge: Maintaining high clarity and surface finish in the handle box.
  • Solution: Use polished mold surfaces. Ensure proper venting to avoid air traps.

5. Solid Colored PP-H Lid

  • Challenge: Ensuring uniform color distribution in the solid colored PP-H lid.
  • Solution: Use consistent colorant distribution and proper mixing.

6. Mold Wear and Maintenance

  • Challenge: High cycle times increase wear on molds.
  • Solution: Schedule regular maintenance. Use high-quality steel for molds.

7. Ejection System

  • Challenge: Efficient ejection of the handle box without causing defects.
  • Solution: Use a well-designed ejection system. Ensure smooth mold release.

By addressing these technical difficulties, manufacturers can ensure high-quality production of the polypropylene handle food box and its insert lid.

Item and Finish Target
1Resin TypePP-H
2Finish RequirementFull and uniform filling, dimensions meet specifications, structure intact without cracks, good surface without scratches
3Finish Weight62 grams for can, 12 grams for lid
Mold Scenario
4Structure4-cavity, hot runner, pin gate
5Steel & ProcessS50C standard mold base, 2344 core and slider, nitriding treatment
Molding
6Machine Clamping force280 KN
Cycle Time16-18 seconds