India moves from PS to PP

摘要

Due to the increasing market acceptance of PP for disposable containers in India,Rajoo Engineers showcased a mono-layer sheet line at Plastindia in February.Equipped with an 800 mm die and 90 mm extruder for processing PP,with 50% regrind material,the line has an output of 230 kg/hour."Overall there has been a shift from PS to PP for thermoforming of disposable containers because of the advantages the material offers.The increased availability,lower prices,lower density compared to PS and the fact that it is microwaveable and can handle hot products,are factors that have contributed to this shift," explained Sunil Jain,President of the company.