This section provides an overview for blown film machinery as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 blown film machinery manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked blown film machinery companies as of November, 2024: 1.Amcor, Inc, 2.Corotec Corporation, 3.WINDMOELLER & HOELSCHER CORPORATION.
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Inflation molding is a type of extrusion molding that specializes in bag-shaped films.
The extrusion mold has a ring-shaped opening through which the molten resin is extruded into a thin film. While extruding, cooling air is blown in to expand the film to a specific size and form it into a bag.
Not only single-layer films but also multi-layer films can be formed at the same time.
The machine produces films such as food wrap film and plastic bags.
It is also used to form multi-layer olefin films to produce films used in agricultural greenhouses, rice bags, fertilizer bags, general coating films, and food packaging films.
Highly functional films can be molded by adding additives such as pigments, antistatic agents, and AB agents that prevent films and products from sticking together to polyolefin materials such as polyethylene (PE) as well as polyvinyl chloride resin (PVC).
The general configuration of an inflation molding machine is as follows.
First, there is an "extruder" that extrudes molten resin, a "round die" which is a mold with an opening of the shape (cylindrical) to be molded, an "inflation and cooling section" that inflates the extruded, film-like resin with air and cools the inflated resin by air to make it solid, a "clamping roll" that tightens the air inside the film. In contrast, the film is then rolled up, cut to the required length with a cutter, etc., and one side is thermally welded to form a pouch.
While inflation has the advantages of a simple structure, low tooling cost, low unit cost due to continuous molding, and the ability to produce thin-walled molded products, it has the disadvantages of not being able to produce thick-walled products and not being suitable for small-lot production.
In addition, it should be noted that products molded with inflation molding machines may have uneven thicknesses and surface defects such as streaks.
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Amcor, Inc., established in 1992 and based in Thomson, Georgia, USA, is a manufacturer of plastic products. The company specializes in the manufacturing of polyethylene film and bags, along with polyolefin compounds, additives, blends, and masterbatches. It holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for producing optimal quality plastic products and offers a range of benefits, including optimum durability, flexibility, and chemical resistance. These materials find applications across various industries, including packaging, agriculture, construction, and automotive. It offers advanced plastic films and bags resulting in the enhancement of product performance and sustainability in numerous sectors worldwide.
Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corporation is a manufacturer of packaging machinery founded in 1977 in Lincoln, Rhode Island as the American branch of the German W&H Group, a company originally founded in 1869. The company specializes in producing equipment for blown film extrusion, flexographic and rotogravure printing presses, and packaging converter systems. Machinery the company produces is suitable for automating packaging processes in various industries and is equipped with built-in quality control through the company’s VISION web monitoring and defect detection system.
Corotec Corporation is a manufacturer and provider of corona and plasma surface treating equipment and systems, established in 1975 and headquartered in East Haven, Connecticut. The company specializes in corona treating equipment suitable for both conductive and non-conductive materials, and offers a range of system-matched power supplies and power density controllers, ensuring dependable and cost-effective performance to meet demanding production needs. Its extensive product line encompasses treaters tailored for various applications, including narrow webs, wide webs, three-dimensional products, sheet-fed, blown film, and customized systems for controlled atmosphere treating and other advanced applications.
Reifenhäuser Group, founded in 1911 in Troisdorf, Germany, is a manufacturer of plastic extrusion machines. The company specializes in manufacturing a broad range of products, including extrusion lines for film and sheet production, nonwoven and meltblown lines, as well as digital printing solutions. It holds ISO 9001, CE, SHS, and EU certifications for advanced machinery and adheres to optimal industry standards, providing durability, precision, and efficiency. Its advanced machines find applications in various industries, such as packaging, healthcare, agriculture, and construction. It makes sustainable products that are also equipped with thermoforming abilities for productivity and maintaining hygiene.
Aoxiang Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd., established in 2008 in Wenzhou, China, is a manufacturer of blown film extrusion machines and various plastic machinery. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, CE, and SGS certifications for optimal quality products and adherence to international standards. Its product range includes optimal-performance blown film extruders, bag making machines, three-layer Co-Extrusion machines, and printing machines. Its state-of-the-art machines offer numerous benefits, such as precision, efficiency, and adaptability, making them suitable for a wide array of industries, including packaging, agriculture, and textiles.
Matila Industrial Co., Ltd., founded in 1988 in Taoyuan City, Taiwan, is a manufacturer of plastic machinery with a global presence. The company specializes in producing a broad range of plastic processing equipment, including extrusion and injection molding machines, blown film machines, and recycling machinery. It offers advanced and optimal quality products, holding ISO 9001 and CE certifications, ensuring premium stability and performance. The machinery offers benefits such as enhanced productivity, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, making it ideal for industries spanning packaging, automotive, construction, and more.
Ruian Oujie Machinery Co., Ltd., founded in 2008 in Ruian, Zhejiang, China, is a manufacturer of a broad spectrum of plastic machinery and equipment. The company adheres to stringent quality standards and has obtained ISO 9001 certification, ensuring the optimal performance of its machinery. It makes bag making machines, continuous roll machines, garbage bag machines, and other advanced plastic processing equipment. Its products offer numerous benefits, including enhanced production efficiency, precise and consistent output, and reduced material waste to optimize plastic processing operations. Its machines serve numerous industries, including packaging, textiles, and more.
RUIAN XINYE PACKAGING MACHINE CO., LTD, established in 2010 and situated in Ruian City, Zhejiang Province, China, is a manufacturer of plastic packaging equipment. The company manufactures a comprehensive range of plastic packaging machines, including form-fill-seal machines, blown film machines, pouch packaging machines, and vertical packaging machines. It has earned ISO 9001 certification, demonstrating optimal-quality and robust packaging solutions and offering benefits such as improved packaging efficiency, reduced material waste, and precise packaging for various products, from food items to pharmaceuticals. These machines find applications across multiple industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and more.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Amcor, Inc |
17.7%
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2 | Corotec Corporation |
12.8%
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3 | WINDMOELLER & HOELSCHER CORPORATION |
12.5%
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4 | Aoxiang Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd. |
11.0%
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5 | Reifenhäuser Group |
9.9%
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6 | RUIAN XINYE PACKAGING MACHINE CO.,LTD |
8.7%
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7 | Ruian Oujie Machinery Co., Ltd. |
7.8%
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8 | Matila Industrial Co., Ltd. |
7.6%
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9 | Xiamen Ollital Technology Co., Ltd |
7.0%
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10 | Atlas Development Machinery Co., Ltd. |
4.9%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the blown film machinery page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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China | 4 | 44.4% |
United States of America | 3 | 33.3% |
Germany | 1 | 11.1% |
Taiwan | 1 | 11.1% |