Demystifying the Production Process of Plastic Trash Cans

 

 

 

We use high-quality HDPE or PP granules as raw materials before producing high-quality plastic trash cans with lids. These raw materials have good weather resistance, corrosion resistance and strength, which can ensure that the trash cans produced can be used for a long time in various environments. In addition, we will add masterbatches according to product applications to ensure that the colors of plastic waste bin are different for garbage sorting. If used in outdoor environments, we will also add UV inhibitors to ensure that the plastic outdoor trash can will not age in outdoor environments.

 

 

 

Mold preparation

Before production, we will first customize the injection mold that precisely matches the size and shape of the mobile garbage bin. The mold is generally divided into a barrel mold and a lid mold.

 

Injection molding process

During production, we first put the mixed plastic raw materials into the barrel of the injection molding machine, and then move the raw materials forward through the rotation of the screw. At the same time, the external heating device of the barrel heats the plastic raw materials to gradually melt them into a fluid state. Under the high pressure of the injection molding machine, the molten plastic is quickly injected into the mold cavity, filling the entire mold space, ensuring that the plastic fully fills the detailed parts of the mold, and then cools it to solidify and form the initial shape of the trash can.

 

 

 

Demolding: When the plastic is completely solidified, the mold is opened through the mold opening and closing system of the injection molding machine, and then the molded trash can is pushed out of the mold through the ejector device.

 

Finishing: After demoulding, the trash can may have burrs, flashes and other excess parts. We will use trimming machines, sandpaper and other tools to perform manual or mechanical trimming to make the edges of the large plastic garbage bin smooth and flat to meet the appearance quality requirements.

 

 

 

We have two printing methods, namely monochrome printing and color printing.

Single-color printing: silk screen printing, hot stamping, mold printing.

Color printing: overprinting, thermal transfer, self-adhesive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We will conduct quality inspection on the finished plastic garbage bins with lids , which mainly includes the following processes.

 

Appearance inspection: Check whether the surface of the trash can is smooth and flat, and whether there are obvious scratches, dents, bubbles, color difference and other defects; whether the printed pattern is clear and complete, and whether the color is accurate; whether the accessories are installed firmly and properly, and whether the components are tightly connected.

 

Dimension detection: We will use measuring tools to measure the height, diameter, depth, capacity and other key dimensions of the trash can to ensure consistency with the design drawings and product standards.

 

Load-bearing test: We simulate the state of a 10 gallon plastic trash can full of trash, gradually add standard weights to the bin, and observe the deformation of the bin. Then we record the weight values ​​when the bin begins to deform, crack, or break under different loads, and compare them with industry standards or product design requirements to evaluate the load-bearing capacity of the trash can.

 

Drop test: We drop the 20 gallon plastic trash can from a certain height (determined according to product standards) to the ground to observe whether the trash can is broken, deformed, or has loose accessories. We perform drop tests on empty trash cans and trash cans filled with simulated trash in different directions (such as top, bottom, side, etc.) to test the performance of the trash can under the drop impact that may be encountered during transportation and daily use.

 

Weather resistance test: We also simulate outdoor environmental conditions, such as high temperature, low temperature, ultraviolet radiation, rain, etc., to test the weather resistance of the plastic garbage bins for sale. The trash cans are placed in an artificial weather aging test chamber and cycled according to the set program. After a certain period of time, we check whether the appearance and physical properties (such as strength, toughness, etc.) of the trash cans have changed significantly, and evaluate their service life in different environments.

 

Sealing test: For medical waste bin with sealing requirements, such as medical waste containers for collecting liquid waste or hazardous waste, we will conduct sealing tests. A certain amount of water or simulated liquid is injected into the medical biohazard waste bin, and after closing the lid, the plastic waste bin is tilted and turned over to observe whether there is liquid leakage, to ensure that the trash can will not leak during use and pollute the environment.

 

PS: If the customer requires the addition of flame retardant materials, we also have combustion tests.

 

 

Appearance customization

Material customization: If the plastic outdoor trash cans​ is used in outdoor environments, we will add flame retardant and UV-resistant materials to the material to ensure that the trash can can resist aging outdoors and extend its service life.

 

Printing customization

 

Logo printing: We can use screen printing, thermal transfer and other methods to print the logo of the company, organization or community on the trash can to expand corporate publicity.

 

Function customization

Sealing customization: For the collection of liquid waste and hazardous waste, we can customize medical waste bin with good sealing properties. Sealing strips are designed on the lid to ensure that there is no leakage during transportation and use of the trash can to prevent environmental pollution. It is suitable for hospitals, laboratories and other places.

Customized footrest: Whether it is the middle footrest or the side footrest, we can customize it. It is widely used in home kitchens, public toilets and other scenes.

 

Accessories customization

Customized handles: We can customize handles of different materials and styles according to the usage scenarios and user needs of the trash can. Plastic handles can be designed in different shapes and thicknesses to meet the requirements of comfortable grip and load-bearing capacity; metal handles can be surface-treated, such as chrome plating and painting, to enhance aesthetics and durability.

Customized inner liner: In some scenarios where garbage needs to be collected separately, we can customize trash cans with multiple inner liners. For example, in a restaurant, you can customize a trash can with three inner liners for food waste, recyclables, and other garbage, which is convenient for the classified collection and treatment of garbage.

 

 

 

Above, we have sorted out some of the production processes, quality inspections, and customization ranges of plastic trash cans for you. As a professional plastic trash can manufacturer, we are committed to providing you with high-quality plastic garbage bins with lids to meet the application needs of different scenarios. If you want to know other questions about other plastic garbage bins, you can contact us directly.