PET mold: What are the disadvantages of PET preform molding?

We all know about the countless advantages of PET preform molding. But are there any disadvantages? It is said that every coin has got two sides. For every ray of light, there is some darkness and for every space of darkness, a stream light is not far away. It is undeniable that the world of today would be quite different without the existence of mould technology. The plastic industries are fully dependent on it. And everyone is aware of the popularity and usage of plastics in our everyday life. 

PET mold process has played a large hand in shaping the plastics and thus, in shaping our world. If you are using a plastic ball pen, then you must be thankful to this technology. If your child is playing with a toy, then again you should be grateful towards this form of technique. If the doctors are able to use the most sophisticated medical tools to carry out complicated surgeries, then it is the molding industry which deserves all the plaudits. Thus, it is easy to see how the citizens of this planet have been blessed with this technology. 

However, on the dark side, there are some demerits too. Here is a quick look:

i.                 Environmental degradation: Plastics tend to have a negative impact on the environment. People keep dumping plastic bottles, containers and so many other equipments on roadsides and garbage bins. Many of them find their way into the water system. The seas, lakes and rivers are getting polluted. The pollution caused by PET mold products is multi-tiered. The air gets detrimentally affected. Sometimes, people burn these products which can cause air pollution very severely. The water pollution is already becoming one of the major hazards with which the world will have to deal with in the future. And then, the balance of the ecology is also getting disturbed. Fishes and many underwater organisms are dying because of plastic dumping.

ii.               Over use of polymer: Polymer is being used in large quantity. It has caused thinning of polymer in general industries and is not a healthy sign for the future.

iii.              Resources getting exhausted: Petroleum is another material which has a role to play in PET preform molding. It is natural to say that the industry is fast depleting this valuable resource. The Earth’s reserve is already getting exhausted fast. Some have been predicted that we may run out of some of the priceless natural reserves by 2050 or even earlier. In this respect, it is a horrifying thought when one thinks of how man has become over-dependent on these resources.

However, despite the above-mentioned demerits, one cannot controvert the fact that the 21^st century world is unimaginable without the use of PET mold. May be, it would help if one can slowly eliminate some of the disadvantages and try to look for feasible solutions to the problems. But one has to say that the consumers, manufacturers and industries are thriving on PET preform molding process which is still deepening its roots into the society.