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Melt strength
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Foaming process tailored to the characteristics of crystalline resin
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Elaborate Design of screw & die
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Recipe tailored to raw material properties
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Optimization of the foaming process
PLA Foam Sheet Extrusion Line
Myung-il Foamtec’s innovative foaming extrusion technology is differentiated in the eco-friendly semi-crystalline polymer PLA field,
and demonstrates 4 to 20 times the foaming ratio and 1 to 5 mm thick technology.
Specifications
| MODEL | TYPE | THROUGHPUT | WIDTH | THICKNESS | EXPANSION RATIO | SCREW DIAMETER | L/D | BLOWING AGENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA | Tandem | 250~350 | 600~1200 | 1~5 | UP TO 20 | 150-180 | 32:1 | Hydro carbon & CO₂ |
PLA foam material properties
PLA
foam
Strength
Strength
The cheapest resin among biodegradable polymers
Vegetable resin
Food-safe ingredients
Biodegradable and compostable
Weakness
Weakness
Very difficulty foaming
Requires special recipe for foaming
Raw materials need to be dried before use
Extrusion technology with advanced screw and die is required
Applications
FIELD 01
Packaging
- Meat trays
- Clam shell package
- Egg cartons
- Plates, Cups, Bowls
- Fruit & vegetable trays