Blow-molded jars or injection-molded jars, that is the question. If you are undecided, like many undecided voters out there today, then this comparison on plastic jar manufacturing processes might help you out. Plastic Jars are either Blow Molded or Injection Molded. If you've done your research, you probably know that Injection molded jars mean materials in Polypropylene (PP), and Polystyrene (PS); [...]
Our plastic jars aren’t just a great for food, hair care products, hand lotions, and body butters. They're also great for industries like paint and chemicals including scientific laboratories and jewelry cleaning solutions. Laboratory Jars At Parkway Jars, we have a wide variety of sizes and styles of jars that can perfectly fulfill any need that your lab [...]
You’ve probably spent months, or even years, perfecting your formula for your brand of new shampoo, gel, pomade, or conditioner. You’ve experimented with every ingredient to make sure that it does exactly what it is supposed to do and that it balances well with all of the other ingredients. You agonized over the proper scent [...]
The injection molding process was first established in the 1930s. Injection molding is today one of the best processes for producing solid and durable plastic jars. Polypropylene (PP) is a common thermoplastic material used in injection molding. Another thermoplastic that is commonly used is Polystyrene. These thermoplastics are often used across the world for the manufacturing of injection [...]
Do you have a new product idea?Stock up on Jars and Caps today so you’re ready for your next project tomorrow!There is something special about starting up a new project for a Product. There's excitement in the air, expectation in the atmosphere, and a market for your product awaiting its arrival. It's fun, and you love your product. We [...]
1. California loves Clear Jars by Parkway Plastics!! We stock over 150 different sizes of plastic jars and caps in Clear Polystyrene (a.k.a. CS, CSC, PS, Clear Styrene), White Polypropylene (a.k.a. PP, Polypro) and Clarified Natural Polypro in sizes that range from small sample sizes like 1/8oz 33mm, 1/4oz 33mm, 1/2oz 43mm, 1/2oz 53mm, 1oz 43mm to medium sized plastic jars [...]
Blow molding is a manufacturing process that allows hollow plastic parts to be formed. Air pressure is used to inflate soft plastic into a mold cavity. The technology of blow molding comes from the glass industry; and plastics compete in the disposable and recyclable bottle market. The three main types of blow molding are: extrusion blow molding, injection blow molding, and injection stretch blow molding. Blow molding can make containers [...]
The state of California has strict guidelines for the packaging industry to preserve consumer safety and environmental sustainability. Among the list of regulations, key among them are in the areas of rigid plastics and toxic prevention. Rigid Plastics The state of California has a long-standing law, entitled the Rigid Plastic Packaging Container Law, which was enacted to [...]
Secondary Packaging If primary packaging is the main packaging of your formula or product, then secondary packaging is the protective packaging of that jar, container, holder, dispenser or tube. Secondary Packaging is often presented in forms of boxes and paper, but there are obviously other forms too.Parkway is now offering secondary packaging services. Please [...]
I just received an interesting email this morning from Beauteam in Paris, France and I thought I would share it with you. It said: "In 2015, the Brazilian market of cosmetics and perfumes was down by 8%. A drop in sales explained among others, by higher importation taxes. Yet this market offers many opportunities for [...]