When it comes to bottle manufacturing, precision and efficiency are two huge priorities. There is a lot of controversy surrounding plastic bottles and sustainability. For businesses that rely on plastic bottles, it's vital that they find sustainable ways to manufacture their products so as not to negatively impact the environment. PET preforms is one such solution. Let's learn more about this option.

What Are PET Preforms?

A PET preform serves as a type of semi-finished product in the process of manufacturing plastic containers. PETs are made of polyethylene terephthalate. It's first molded into the shape of a tube which can later become the body of a bottle. It also contains the thread finish at the top where the cap will be screwed on after filling. During manufacturing the preform will undergo blow molding to turn it into a full-size bottle. The preform will expand to a final bottle shape in a cool mold. This creates high-quality uniform bottles.

How Are Preforms Sustainable?

Using PET preforms is considered a more sustainable method of plastic bottle manufacturing because it uses materials more efficiently. Traditional plastic manufacturing relies on many different materials for different parts of the bottle. PET preforms, however, focuses only on PET. According to Zero Waste Europe, 31% of recycled PET bottles are made into pellets for bottles, so you can be sure that your materials are being recycled. There is an elimination of waste, and the production process is sped up.

What Are Other Advantages?

Beyond material efficiency, PET preforms also offer other advantages. Although these products are extremely lightweight, they are also extremely resilient. They produce impressive strength and are resistant to most solvents and microorganisms. They are particularly useful for food storage.

Another advantage is that PET preforms offer transparent products that are better than glass. These products are also very versatile, so they can be colored if need be, as well as opacified or metalized during the manufacturing process.

Is It Environmentally Friendly?

If you're concerned about using environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, this is a good option. PET is completely recyclable, so it helps to reduce the amount of landfill waste accumulating. Recycled PET products can also be further recycled and used for a variety of other types of products. This is sustainability at its very best.

These are just a few of the benefits of using PET preforms and how your business may benefit. If you'd like to learn more about this manufacturing option, please contact us at Preform Solutions, Inc today.