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What are plastic containers made with and how?

i hve to write a page long report about what plastic containers are made from and how so please give me some websites and info.!

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Most plastic containers are made through an injection molding process. One mold for the base, another for the lid. A variety of plastics are used including polystyrene, polypropelene, celanese nylon and cycolac. Color pellets are added to produce a manufacturer's designated color. Depending on the size of the unit being processed, molding machines vary in tonnage. 300 to 500 ton presses are commonly used. That help?
I began work in the plastics world (we called it). Typically, plastics are made from resins which heat up inside a press. The press, can be many tons in weight and long as a bus. The press, has a tool or big steel block inside it which is cut [tool and die] to help shape the object. Some presses heat up to 600+ degrees. An operator, removes the part, and inspects for defects in the plastic. I would look up plastic factories or plants. I'd look up plastic production.

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