+1 vote
in Food Packaging Technology by (63.0k points)
Molten tube of thermoplastic is called _______

(a) Parison

(b) Thermotube

(c) Parrison

(d) Tubling

I have been asked this question in an online quiz.

This key question is from Blow Molding in Thermoplastics in section Thermoplastic Polymers Properties & Processing of Food Packaging Technology

1 Answer

+2 votes
by (194k points)
selected by
 
Best answer
Right choice is (a) Parison

To elaborate: Molten tube of thermoplastic is called parison. It is a long plastic tube, with a hole, to let compressed air pass through it. Making parison is the first step of blow moulding.  Parison is also known as Preform.

Related questions

We welcome you to Carrieradda QnA with open heart. Our small community of enthusiastic learners are very helpful and supportive. Here on this platform you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of the community. We also monitor posted questions and answers periodically to maintain the quality and integrity of the platform. Hope you will join our beautiful community
...