Food grade plastic injection molding is a technology that manufactures plastic products that meet food safety standards using the injection molding process. These plastic materials undergo rigorous testing and certification to ensure that they do not release harmful substances or contaminate food when in contact with it. Food grade plastic injection molding is widely used in the production of food containers, packaging, tableware, and other products.
Food grade plastic refers to plastic materials that meet international standards and can safely come into contact with food. Common food grade plastics include:
Polyethylene (PE): Commonly used for making food packaging bags and food storage containers.
Polypropylene (PP): Non-toxic, heat-resistant, and widely used in food containers and microwave utensils.
Polycarbonate (PC): Good transparency, commonly used for making beverage bottles and food boxes.
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET): Commonly used for bottled beverages and food packaging.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): Used for certain packaging materials and labels, but additives must meet food grade requirements.
The use of additives in the manufacturing of these plastic materials must be strictly controlled to ensure that they do not contain any harmful substances such as heavy metals, phthalates, BPA (Bisphenol A), etc.
Food grade plastic injection molding is widely used in the following fields:
Food packaging: Including bottled beverages, canned goods, food bags, packaging boxes, etc. Food grade plastic injection molding is used to protect food quality and extend shelf life.
Kitchenware: Such as food storage containers, tableware, microwave utensils, etc., ensuring safety, non-toxicity, and heat resistance.
Disposable tableware: Such as plastic plates, forks, knives, chopsticks, etc. Food grade plastic injection molding is commonly used in the catering industry for easy cleaning and handling.
Food processing equipment parts: Such as parts for food cutters and mixers, requiring food grade plastic injection molding to be heat resistant and corrosion-resistant.
Baby products: Such as baby bottles and straw cups, ensuring safety and non-toxicity for infants using food grade plastic injection molding.
