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Toppan develops ultra-thin-walled injection molded container

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Toppan develops ultra-thin-walled injection molded container

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Samples of Toppan’s new ultra-thin-walled injection molded containers

Toppan Printing has used supercritical fluid and its original molding technology to develop an ultra-thin-walled container roughly 30% thinner than conventional injection molded plastic. The new container is an addition to Toppan’s ‘Sustainable-value Packaging’ lineup, which is part of the recently launched ‘Toppan S-Value Packaging’ range targeting added value for society and fulfilling living. Samples will be made available in Japan from 24 February for manufacturers in the foods and toiletries sectors.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other initiatives aimed at environmental preservation and resource saving are gaining momentum on a global scale. The problem of marine pollution caused by plastic waste has prompted a focus on packaging with reduced environmental impact. Reduction of consumption of plastic resin for injection molded containers, however, requires the minimum possible thickness when molding is performed and has presented challenges in terms of costs, durability, and the feasibility of mass production. Thermoforming has generally been considered better for producing containers that need thin walls, but it does not offer the same scope of possibilities for design as injection molding.

Toppan has developed a new technology making it possible to exceed the conventional limit of injection molding and form products with a reduced thickness close to that achieved by thermoforming. Supercritical fluid is dissolved in molten resin to ensure that it efficiently reaches every corner of the injection mold. This means lighter containers with thinner walls can be produced while ensuring freedom for shape and design.

Due to the combination of supercritical fluid and Toppan’s original molding technology, the thickness of the wall of injection molded items can be reduced by approximately 30%, from 0.5 mm to 0.35 mm. This makes it possible to reduce plastic consumption by up to 30% and also helps to lower CO2 emissions associated with resin manufacture. In the case of a prototype margarine tub, CO2 emissions during manufacturing decreased by about 20%.

As fluidity of the resin injected into the mold is improved, the technology also enables the use of more eco-friendly plastics, such as biodegradable resin and biomass polyethylene, which have previously been difficult to mold. Despite the reduction in thickness, strength is maintained, as is the scope to design containers in a wide range of shapes matched to their use.

“This new technology enables the production of containers that offer all the benefits of conventional injection molding but with reduced impact on the environment,” said Toshiaki Kakemura, general manager of plastic development in Toppan’s packaging solutions business. “We will expand sales to manufacturers of food and toiletries and continue to drive sustainable solutions for society and growth for our customers’ business through the Toppan S-Value Packaging range.”

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