Blow Molding Screw Barrel for PET Bottle and HDPE Container Production
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Technical Specification
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Standard English Parameter |
Specification Value |
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Conventional Materials |
38CrMoAlA, SKD61, Cr12MoV, SACM645, Nickel-based Alloy, GH113 |
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Nitriding Hardness |
HV 900–1000 |
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Nitriding Depth |
0.5–0.8 mm |
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Quenching Hardness |
HRC 55–62 |
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Nitriding Brittleness |
≤ Grade 2 |
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Surface Roughness |
Ra 0.4 μm |
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Screw Straightness Tolerance |
0.015 mm |
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Hardness of Chromium Plated Surface after Nitriding |
HV ≥ 950 |
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Chromium Plating Layer Thickness |
0.05–0.10 mm |
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Alloy Depth |
0.8–2.0 mm |
Product Overview
The blow molding screw barrel is specifically designed for blow molding machines, where the screw and barrel work to plasticize and deliver uniform melt for parison or preform formation. This requires excellent melt homogeneity and stable pressure output to ensure consistent wall thickness and product quality. Our product features high-quality nitrided or bimetallic construction with superior wear and corrosion resistance. The screw geometry is optimized with a gradual compression ratio and specialized mixing sections. The barrel incorporates precise temperature control zones for stable melt delivery.
Application Scenarios
The blow molding screw barrel is engineered for the parison formation stage of extrusion blow molding, where uniform melt delivery directly determines wall thickness consistency in finished containers. In PET bottle production for beverages, the screw barrel's specialized mixing sections ensure thorough plasticating of PET preforms without excessive shear heating that could degrade polymer chains and affect clarity. For HDPE container manufacturing used in household chemicals and industrial lubricants, the screw barrel provides stable melt pressure output for consistent parison extrusion and uniform wall distribution. The automotive fuel tank industry relies on these systems to process multi-layer co-extruded fuel tank structures where melt homogeneity affects layer adhesion and barrier performance. Industrial blow molding operations producing large containers, ducts, and hollow profiles depend on the barrel's high throughput capability and melt stability to maintain production efficiency and minimize scrap rates.
FAQ
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Q: What materials are used in the construction of the blow molding screw barrel?
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Q: What compression ratio is recommended for blow molding applications?
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Q: How does the screw geometry affect parison wall thickness consistency?












