What are the basics of Rigid Plastic Packaging?

We have told you briefly about some basics of rigid plastic packaging. We hope this guide has been informative and will prove useful for you. Have an amazing day!

Plastic is one of the most widely used material, used in the packaging industry, around the world. Plastic packaging comes in a number of different varieties which can be broadly classified as rigid and non rigid. While materials such as plastic plastic covers, polyethene bags can be classified as non rigid. Rigid plastic packaging comprises of boxes, containers etc. All in all plastic is dominating the consumer driven world of packaging, due to its ease of use, wide availability and exceptional cost effectiveness, as compared to other forms of packaging. Rigid plastic packaging solutions are widely used by companies spread out in diverse sectors like Agro produce, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, Automobiles, Fast moving consumer goods, and even toys! If you are looking for information as to the basics of rigid plastic packaging read our guide that will tell you all you need to know: All in all plastic is dominating the consumer driven world of packaging, due to its ease of use, wide availability and exceptional cost effectiveness, as compared to other forms of packaging. Rigid plastic packaging solutions are widely used by companies spread out in diverse sectors like Agro produce, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, Automobiles, Fast moving consumer goods, and even toys! If you are looking for information as to the basics of rigid plastic packaging read our guide that will tell you all you need to know:

• Type of plastic: PP or Polypropylene forms the bulk composition of most of the rigid plastic packaging products. PP is high in tensile strength and is classified as a thermoplastic which is obtained as a Polymer after going through heat treatment. It is estimated that upto 30% of the PP manufactured in the world, is consumed by packaging manufacturers. PP also exhibits elasticity to a certain extent, but will get deformed easily, compared to other types of plastics. They can also be manufactured transparent, which makes it further suitable for packaging industries. They also have very high electrical resistance which makes it easy for them to be incorporated into machine parts. PP can be easily moulded to form boxes, trays, and all other containers which may further be used for product packaging.

• PET or PETE: Polyethylene Terephthalate commonly known as PET around the world, is another heavyweight of the rigid plastic packaging industry. PETE is usually used to manufacture bottles, usually of carbonated beverages. PET bottles are pretty much standard across the world and they are used for packaging a variety of edibles, which can range from Liquid to semi liquid packaged food. Ketchup bottles, soda bottles, water bottles, are all common examples of usage of PET in the form of rigid plastic packaging.

• Biodegradable: The latest innovation in rigid plastic packaging has been the advent of biodegradable plastic which is a step towards allaying the rising fears of plastic toxicity in the world. Biodegradable rigid plastic packaging is slowly making its mark in the packaging industry and a number of corporations have adopted them wholesale as a part of their green policies.

Hitech Group is an conglomerate with diverse interests including plastics, lubricants, Industrial chemicals and marine insurance. We supply all kinds of plastic products to some of the biggest companies in India.

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