Analysis of the development trend and technical level characteristics of the plastic packaging industry

1. Technical level and characteristics

(1) Mainstream technology architecture, technical level and difficulty of technology research and development in the industry

The field of recyclable plastic packaging is an emerging packaging field. There is no unified industry standard for related technical frameworks in the industry. However, companies in the industry revolve around the development and preparation technology of polymer materials, manufacturing process tooling technology, and overall plan design technology.  To carry out R&D and production.  The above technology integrates multiple dimensional capabilities such as product design, mold design, material formulation innovation, and production process innovation. It requires companies in the industry to have multiple disciplines such as structural mechanics, polymer materials science, technology, industrial design, and ergonomics.  Knowledge.

A. The technological level, technological development trend and difficulty of technological research and development of polymer materials research and development and preparation technology

At present, the performance indicators of the same category of plastic particles produced by different manufacturers are relatively small, and the polymer materials are processed on the basis of plastics through modification technology, which has significant personalization and customization characteristics. Modified plastic manufacturers usually  Customized R&D and production are carried out according to the specific needs of materials used in downstream industries.

The research and development and preparation technology of polymer materials will focus on combining the needs of different application industries and the continuous iterative update of application products, and put forward higher requirements for the performance of polymer materials in terms of personality, fashion, green environmental protection, lightness and beauty, safety and durability.  In the future, synthetic polymer materials will develop in the direction of finer structure and higher performance, such as ultra-high strength, flame resistance, high temperature resistance, oil resistance, corrosion resistance and other materials.

At present, the application and development level of polymer material modification technology has less disruptive technologies in the industry, mainly based on the micro-innovation and modulation of enterprises based on product and customer needs.  In the research and development process, it is necessary to consider the cost-effectiveness, economy and universal applicability of the polymer modified material.

B. The technical level, technical development trend and difficulty of technical research and development of the overall scheme design technology

At present, most companies mainly rely on past experience to carry out simple designs according to customer needs.  Usually the design cycle is long and a complete design theory is not formed.  The overall plan design technology is the focus of the future technology research and development of my country's recyclable plastic packaging industry, focusing on improving production efficiency and reducing raw material consumption. The main development trends of technology are developed in the direction of digitization, intelligence, energy conservation and environmental protection.

In the future, the overall solution design technology will focus on the development of effective analysis theories, using advanced design analysis programs such as three-dimensional simulation modeling, and comprehensively consider the main elements of the design of packaging equipment products such as the structure and appearance, aiming to improve the finished product  The test pass rate improves the overall work efficiency and calculation accuracy to improve the overall packaging solution design level.  Therefore, building an enterprise modeling database with long-term experience is crucial to the improvement of the overall plan design technology of the enterprise.

C. The technological level, technological development trend and difficulty of technological research and development of manufacturing process tooling technology

At present, the domestic manufacturing process tooling has formed stable production and preparation technology mainly around processes such as suction molding, injection molding, blow molding, and hot pressing.  Because thin-walled blister products are more common, the process and production indicators easily reach national standards, and the production technology threshold is low.  As thick-walled blister products increase their load-bearing capacity and performance requirements, their technical requirements are higher.

In the future, the manufacturing process and tooling technology will mainly be synchronized to update and iteratively prepare production methods based on the research and development of polymer materials.  In order to make better application of modified materials, the equipment in production will be continuously adjusted and the process methods will be improved.

At present, there is still a certain gap between domestic production equipment and foreign advanced equipment.  The manufacturing process and tooling technology will continue to focus on improving production efficiency, satisfying the machinability of newly developed polymer modified materials, and improving the precision of production equipment and craftsmanship.

2. Industry characteristics and development trend

With the continuous upgrading of the downstream consumer market and the continuous enhancement of social environmental protection awareness, the technology and products of my country's plastic packaging industry have entered a new stage of development.

(1) Develop towards an integrated operation and service model

With economic globalization, industry division and specialization, and industry chain optimization, high-end customers in downstream industries have put forward higher requirements for packaging companies.  Suppliers need to go through a series of rigorous testing, review and certification processes before being accepted by users, entering the customer's alternative supplier catalog and becoming a long-term partner.  This process is not limited to the requirements of product quality, but also includes comprehensive service capability evaluation of enterprise packaging scheme optimization, product design, delivery timeliness, financial strength, logistics distribution and warehousing.  The business model of the plastic packaging industry has changed from a single manufacturing and sales model in the past to a service model of packaging overall solutions that is more in line with the development trend of the modern industry and more in line with customer needs. The integration of packaging services is the trend and trend of the future development of the industry.

(2) The use of high-tech, advanced materials and high-end equipment is gradually increasing

With the deepening of the research and development of the plastic packaging industry, such as the promotion and application of technologies such as glue-free compounding, aseptic packaging technology, and degradable plastic manufacturing in the plastic packaging industry, new materials, new technologies, and new equipment continue to emerge.  Item performance is further improved.  At the same time, the application of plastic packaging in logistics has gradually shifted to high-performance, multi-functional, and intelligent directions.

With the implementation of the National Internet of Things plan, smart plastic packaging came into being.  Based on the Internet of Things (IoT) technology, smart plastic packaging builds such as radio frequency identification (RFID), near field communication (NFC), Bluetooth and smart tags, combined with sensor dynamic interaction information, supply chain management and big data analysis, and cooperate with identification terminals and  The telematics system, in order to realize the information management of the packaging products, has a trend of continuous expansion in its application range and a broad market prospect.

(3) Replacement of disposable packaging products with environmentally friendly and recyclable plastic packaging

Compared with other types of packaging, plastic packaging has good characteristics: first, it has a low density, and the packaging volume and packaging area per unit mass are larger; second, it has good acid and alkali resistance, oxidation resistance and chemical resistance; third  , It is easy to form, and the required energy consumption for forming is lower than that of metal materials such as steel; fourth, it has good transparency and easy coloring; fifth, it has good strength, can obtain high packaging yield, impact resistance, and easy  Modification; sixth, the molding process is mature, and the processing cost is low; seventh, the insulation is excellent, and it can prevent static electricity.  Therefore, the above-mentioned characteristics of plastic packaging products enable them to have good carrying capacity, protective functions and practical functions, and are widely used.

At present, global plastic packaging materials are gradually developing in the direction of high performance, versatility, easy recycling, and easy degradation.  Circular economy and green packaging are also the focus of my country's packaging development. Vigorously developing circular economy and green packaging can not only make full use of and save resources, but also play a role in protecting the environment.  Due to its strong plasticity and durability, recyclable plastic packaging can be transported multiple times in logistics transportation. It can be used in closed-loop logistics to save resources, reduce single-use costs, and meet the needs of multiple industries for green packaging products.

As the country vigorously advocates "green packaging" products and services as the focus of industry development and the continuous upgrading of terminal consumption, the concept of low-carbon environmental protection has gradually become the main theme of society, and environmentally friendly recyclable plastic packaging materials and products will gradually replace disposable packaging products.  The occupancy rate in the packaging field is gradually increasing, and the scope of application is gradually expanding.

(4) Application areas continue to expand

Plastic packaging has light weight, reliable quality, long service life, convenient transportation, low transportation cost, and has good barrier properties and tensile strength. Plastic packaging with added additives also has certain advantages in flame retardancy.

In recent years, based on the above-mentioned advantages of plastic packaging, through in-depth research on plastic material performance modification, light weight and high strength, the application field of plastic packaging has been continuously expanded, and it has gradually formed countermeasures in manufacturing, consumer goods, logistics and other industries.  Replacement trend of paper products, wood products and metal products.  In the fields of parts manufacturing and assembly companies, electronics and computer manufacturing and assembly companies, food and beverage manufacturing and distribution companies, the number of companies using plastic packaging is increasing, and the application range of plastic packaging is constantly expanding.