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EBM vs.

ISBM: For Bottles


http://biofluidfocus.com/ebm-vs-isbm-for-bottleslog

Bottle-shaped containers are molded by 3 processes: EBM (extrusion


blow molding), IBM (injection blow molding) and ISBM (injection
stretch blow molding). EBM is the oldest and least sophisticated of
these processes. The following is a list of benefits and problems
associated with ISBM and EBM produced bottles with a very limited
discussion of the molding processes. A detailed discussion of bottle
molding processes can be found at plasticstechnology.org.

Advantages & Disadvantages of EBM processing:


▪ The most cost effective process for large containers, i.e. 4L
and larger.
▪ Capable of handling a wide variety of shapes, i.e. extreme
dimensional rations (width to length or height), offset necks
and molded-in handles.
▪ Tooling is relatively inexpensive.
▪ Poor control of neck dimensions.
▪ Variability in weight, material distribution, wall
thickness.
▪ Trimming operation to remove flash can produce
particulate.
▪ Frequent material built up at ‘pinch’ in the base
of the container.
▪ Occasional material buildup at the junction of
the neck and shoulder of bottles (see video).
Left: ISBM bottle. Right: EBM bottle showing ‘pinch.’ ▪ Inside of neck is ribbed, not smooth.
Advantages & Disadvantages of ISBM processing:
▪ Precision formed neck has smooth inside surface
and requires no trimming.
▪ Maintains critical neck-finish dimensions for reliable
sealing.
▪ Precise, repeatable bottle weight.
▪ Better distribution of plastic and more overall
uniformity.
▪ Smooth glossy surfaces inside and out.
▪ Molecular orientation of polymer chains can
significantly improve bottle impact strength,
transparency, stiffness, and gas-barrier properties for
resins such as PET and PP.

Accumulated plastic at neck often interferes with ISBM bottles, like the Purillex PFA shown here
smooth pouring and complete drainage in EBM bottles pour smoothly and drain completely.

Savillex Purillex™ fluoropolymer bottles are produced by a


variation of the ISBM process in which a preform is injection
molded and later blown to full size on a separate machine. The
video illustrates pouring differences between Nalgene® EBM
bottles and Purillex ISBM bottles. The uneven surface inside
the Nalgene bottle reduces control of the pouring.

Large ISBM containers have become practical for biotech


applications since quality considerations are often more critical
than cost. PharmaTainer™ carboys bring ISBM advantages to
biotech in sizes up to 20 liters.

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