Injection Moulding Machine for Deodorant and Balm Stick Containers
Deodorant and balm stick containers are made on horizontal injection moulding machines, usually as a family of separate moulds for barrel, elevator, screw and cap, from PP, HDPE and ABS. Machine size follows the barrel length and mould height, cavity count and shot weight. Shrinkage control on the elevator and screw threads matters most.
Machine selection for these containers turns on repeatable shots for the thread parts, opening stroke for the deep barrel and cooling that holds the cycle. Pratishna Engineers supplies horizontal injection moulding machines for deodorant and balm stick containers and can recommend a configuration for each part.
Making Deodorant Stick Containers?
Share the barrel, elevator, screw and cap details with your fill method, and Pratishna Engineers will suggest machines for each mould.
Machine Requirements for Deodorant Stick Container Moulding
Four or five mouldings have to work together after hot product is poured in, so the requirements centre on fit and shrinkage:
- Consistent shrinkage on elevator and lead screw threads
- Opening stroke and daylight for the deep barrel core
- Core cooling that keeps the barrel round and straight
- Virgin material only for screw and elevator mouldings
- Barrel bore that lets the elevator travel without binding
- Shot capacity matched to each part in the family
Recommended Machine for Deodorant and Balm Stick Containers
The cap, screw and elevator are small mouldings, and the barrel sets the machine because of its length and core depth. The E Series (75-180 T) suits screw, elevator and cap moulds. Barrel tools with more cavities or longer cores move to the C Series (140-320 T) or H Series (120-350 T), which give more mould height and opening stroke.
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Send the barrel length and the cavity plan for each part to get a machine list.
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Injection Moulding Machine Buyer Resources
Download practical resources to help you select, size and specify the right machine.
Horizontal Injection Moulding Machine Selection Guide
A step-by-step guide covering the key inputs needed to select the right machine: product weight, projected area, number of cavities, plastic material, required clamping force, shot / injection capacity, mould dimensions, production quantity, cycle time and automation requirement.
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How to Calculate Clamping Force for an Injection Moulding Machine
A clear methodology that explains how clamping force is calculated, covering projected area, injection pressure, safety factor, number of cavities and material considerations.
Download PDFPDF · 363 KBCosmetics & Personal Care Components & Machine Guide
A guide to Cosmetics & Personal Care components, covering compacts, lipstick cases, cream jars, caps, pumps, combs, brushes and hair accessories. It explains cosmetic surface finish, thick-wall clear parts, precise mating components, and how to match each part to a suitable machine.
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FAQs / Buyer Questions
What buyers of stick container moulds usually want settled first.
Which Injection Moulding Machine Is Used to Make Deodorant Stick Containers?
A horizontal machine, often one per part. Smaller E Series machines can run the screw, elevator and cap tools side by side, while the barrel mould goes on a C or H Series machine when its cavities or core length need it.Why Does the Elevator Stick After Hot Filling?
Hot product warms the barrel and elevator, and any extra shrinkage or ovality in the moulding then shows up as binding. Steady mould temperature, hold pressure and cooling time keep bore and thread sizes repeatable from shot to shot.Can Regrind Be Used in Stick Container Parts?
Keep regrind out of the screw and elevator, because a mixed melt history changes shrinkage and thread fit. Some moulders use a controlled share of clean regrind in caps or outer barrels after checking fit and colour.
Which Materials Suit the Barrel, Elevator and Screw?
PP is common for barrels and caps. HDPE is often chosen for the elevator or screw so that the sliding pair is two different plastics. ABS is used where a rigid, glossy outer barrel is wanted.Can Pratishna Recommend a Machine for My Deodorant Stick Container?
Yes. Share drawings or samples of each part, the materials, part weights, mould sizes, cavity counts, fill temperature and required output, and Pratishna Engineers will recommend suitable machines.Does the Machine Suit Other Cosmetic and Personal Care Parts Too?
Yes. The same machine sizes can run lipstick cases, cream jars, roll-on collars and caps, and mascara tubes, each checked against its own mould.
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this webpage is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is based on technical references and industry information available at the time of preparation and may be subject to change. It does not constitute engineering, technical, commercial or professional advice, nor does it constitute a quotation, specification, warranty or contractual commitment by Pratishna Engineers.
Actual injection moulding machine and process requirements vary according to the component design, material, mould, production volume, machine configuration and operating conditions. The information, examples, calculations and recommendations provided should be independently evaluated and verified for the specific application before making any equipment, process or production decision. Information obtained from third-party sources remains subject to the accuracy and limitations of those sources.
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