Description
Parts of the machine that produces plastic products such as bottles by injecting air under high pressure into heated preforms placed into moulds, such as the hopper, the extruder, the die head and the mould.
Alternative labels
mould
components of blow moulding machine
die head
blow moulding machine components
hopper
mold
extruder
parts of blow moulding machine
elements of blow moulding machine
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Blow moulding machine parts is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Blow moulding machine operator: Blow moulding machine operators operate and monitor blow moulding machine to mould plastic goods, according to requirements. They regulate temperature, air pressure and volume of plastic, according to specifications. Blow moulding machine operators remove finished products and cut away excess material, using a knife. They regrind surplus material and rejected workpieces for reuse, using a grinding machine.
Optional knowledge
Blow moulding machine parts is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Blow moulding machine parts – ESCO