The rotational moulding characteristics of biodegradable copolyesters

M. P. Kearns; C. McLaughlin; M. P. McCourt; E. J. Harkin-Jones

The rotational moulding characteristics of biodegradable copolyesters

M. P. Kearns, C. McLaughlin, M. P. McCourt, E. J. Harkin-Jones

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Abstract

Biodegradable copolyesters are processed primarily through extrusion and injection moulding. This paper presents preliminary investigations into the grinding and rotational moulding characteristics of commercially available biodegradable copolyester. Cryogenic grinding and subsequent rotational moulding experiments on the copolyester resin resulted in complete mouldings of uniform wall thickness being produced. It was observed that peak internal mould air temperatures of approximately 150 degC are required in order to produce acceptable mouldings.

Original language	English
Pages	151-155
Number of pages	5
Publication status	Published (in print/issue) - 1 Dec 2005
Event	Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference 2005, ANTEC 2005 - Boston, MA, United States Duration: 1 May 2005 → 5 May 2005

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Conference	Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference 2005, ANTEC 2005
Country/Territory	United States
City	Boston, MA
Period	1/05/05 → 5/05/05

Keywords

Biodegradable
Copolyester
Polyethylene
Rotational Moulding

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