Abstract:
Household containers with tight fitting lids are produced from HDPE or PP resins by the
process of injection moulding. They are made in different shapes and sizes for packing
of food and non-food products. In fact, their end use applications are unlimited. The
desirable characteristics are lead proofness and preventing air entry into the container
through the lid recess. This helps to provide extended shelf-life to the food products,
which are stored and also, prevent entry of insects.
With the vibrant middle income class in India, the market for consumer goods and
consumer durables has registered high growth in the recent past. There has been
preference for replacement of sheet metal, die cast aluminum, and wood, tin,
glass/porcelain and other conventional materials by injection moulded plastic products.
