Bioplastics can be processed into a vast number of products using all the conventional plastics processing technologies. The process parameters of the processing equipment have to be adjusted to the individual specification of each polymer. This is usually not a complex procedure. Machine and plant manufacturers are also getting involved in processing bioplastics on their equipment. They are searching for optimisation possibilities. For this reason, several manufacturers have joined the European Bioplastics association.
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Numerous individual production steps are often necessary prior to achieving the finished product. Depending on the requirements, basic materials are modified through compounding with the result that there are different formulations for film or injection moulding types. If it is important that the biodegradability or compostability is maintained, this must be taken into account during the selection of the type of processing and materials. This concerns not only polymers and all additives, but also colourants and labels and stickers on the final product, as well as the contents in the case of packaging. The Certification of compostable products is undertaken by an independent body using strict criteria.
Source: european-bioplastics.org
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March 23rd, 2010 on 2:09 pm
Dear Sir/ Madam
Can you please get me some information regarding the machinery n equipments used in the manufacturing of Bio plastic.
With regards
Pankaj