Techincal Info
Everything you need to know
All the technical details you need to make your next order.
Terminology
Glossary of Terms
HDPE – High Density Polyethylene is the most widely used resin for extrusion blown plastic bottles. This material is economical, impact resistant, and provides a good moisture barrier. HDPE is compatible with a wide range of products including acids and caustics but is not compatible with solvents. It is usually supplied in FDA approved food grade.
LDPE – Low Density Polyethylene has many of the same properties as HDPE but is more flexible. It is usually supplied in FDA approved food grade.
PET – Polyethylene Terephthalate ‚Äì a type of polyester used in clear Food and Beverage containers. It has outstanding clarity and good resistance to impact, along with good barrier properties to resist grease and oil, cold and sunlight
Amber – A yellowish-brown colour of glass or plastic containers used primarily to protect light-sensitive contents.
Blow Molding – Blow molding is a process used for forming hollow containers in which heated plastic is placed inside a mold and forced outward via air pressure to assume the shape of that mold cavity.
Closure – A metal or plastic cap which affects a primary seal when properly applied to the container.
Flame Treating – Flame treating is a process where the plastic is exposed to an open flame to increase the polarity of the surface, rendering it more receptive to inks, lacquers, paints, adhesives, etc.
Pallet – A standard-sized platform, open at two (or four) sides on which goods may be stacked. The open ends allow the entry of the forks of a lifting truck so that the palletized load can be raised and moved about easily. Having top & bottom boards separated by centre boards going in the opposite direction called stringers. Pallets are measured by: Depth x Width an example would be 48‚Äù x 40‚Äù pallet = 48‚Äù deep x 40‚Äù wide
Skid – Is utilized in the same way as a pallet, it has top boards and stringers but no bottom boards.
Crane Pads – Pads are used to create a safe setup for cranes, heavy construction and lifts done on disturbed soil. They are used to distribute weight evenly over a wide area and come in Light to Heavy duty configurations, can also have handles.
Dimensions
Measuring Neck Finish Dimensions

“I” Dimensions
The inner diameter of the bottle neck. Specifications require a minimum "I" to allow sufficient clearance for filling tubes. Linerless closures, with plugs and fitment require a controlled "I" dimension for a proper fit.

“T” Dimensions
The outside diameter of the thread. The tolerance range of the "T" dimension will determine the mate between bottle and closure.

“E” Dimensions
The outside diameter of the neck. The difference between the "E" and "T" dimensions divided by two determines the thread depth.

“H” Dimensions
The height of the neck finish. Measured from the top of the neck to the point where the diameter "T" extends down, intersecting the shoulder.

“S” Dimensions
Measured from the top of the finish to the top edge of the first thread. The "S" dimension is the key factor which determines the orientation of the closure to the bottle and the amount of thread engaged between bottle and cap.
Recyclable
All about recycling symbols
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PETE
(Polyethylene Terephthalate) (PET)
Recycling – Picked up through most curbside recycling programs.
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HDPE
(High density polyethylene)
Recycling – Picked up through most curbside recycling programs, although some allow only those containers with necks.
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V
(Vinyl/Polyvinyl Chloride PVC)
Recycling – Picked up through most curbside recycling programs.
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LDPE
(low density polyethylene)
Recycling – LDPE is not often recycled through curbside programs, but some communities will accept it. Plastic shopping bags can be returned to many stores for recycling.
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PP
(Polypropylene)
Recycling – Number 5 plastics can be recycled through some curbside programs.
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PS
(Polystyrene)
Recycling – Number 6 plastics can be recycled through some curbside recycling programs.
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OTHER
Recycling – Number 7 plastics have traditionally not been recycled, though some curbside programs now take them.
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