Choose the container that suits you best
04 September 2024
A simple thing, ten essential rules to choose the plastic blown container that best suits your needs.
1 - Identifies the main use to which the container will be dedicated: food, industrial, domestic.
2 - Choose the plastic material that is most suitable.
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Light, durable and safe for food and beverage. HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) Highly resistant to shock, often used to hold chemicals and detergents. PP (Polypropylene) Heat resistant and often used for food containers that need to be heated.
3 - Capacity and size
Determine the amount of material that the container must contain. The choice is wide, from 50 ml bottles to large containers of 20 liters or more.
4 - Shape and design
Shape - Cylindrical, rectangular, square etc. The shape may affect ease of storage and transport. Opening - Wide mouth for easy filling and cleaning, or narrow mouth for controlled pouring.
5 - Closing and sealing
Screw cap for a secure closure. Safety seal cap - Essential for products that need to remain sterile or to prevent tampering. Dispenser - Useful for liquid products that must be dispensed in small quantities.
6 - Strength and durability
Check the container’s resistance to breakage, chemicals and temperature changes. Consider the repeated use and reuse capacity of the container.
7- Compatibility with regulatory standards
Make sure that the container complies with the applicable regulations, especially if intended for food or pharmaceutical use.
8 - Cost and availability
Evaluate the cost in relation to the quality and quantity of containers required.
9 - Environmental impact
Consider using recycled plastic to reduce your environmental impact.
10 - Customisation
Check the possibility to customize containers with specific colors, company logo and other information and embellishment content.
Following these criteria, you will be able to choose the blown plastic container that best suits your needs, ensuring functionality, safety and compliance with your needs. If you want we can help you to choose the most correct options for your product.
1 - Identifies the main use to which the container will be dedicated: food, industrial, domestic.
2 - Choose the plastic material that is most suitable.
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Light, durable and safe for food and beverage. HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) Highly resistant to shock, often used to hold chemicals and detergents. PP (Polypropylene) Heat resistant and often used for food containers that need to be heated.
3 - Capacity and size
Determine the amount of material that the container must contain. The choice is wide, from 50 ml bottles to large containers of 20 liters or more.
4 - Shape and design
Shape - Cylindrical, rectangular, square etc. The shape may affect ease of storage and transport. Opening - Wide mouth for easy filling and cleaning, or narrow mouth for controlled pouring.
5 - Closing and sealing
Screw cap for a secure closure. Safety seal cap - Essential for products that need to remain sterile or to prevent tampering. Dispenser - Useful for liquid products that must be dispensed in small quantities.
6 - Strength and durability
Check the container’s resistance to breakage, chemicals and temperature changes. Consider the repeated use and reuse capacity of the container.
7- Compatibility with regulatory standards
Make sure that the container complies with the applicable regulations, especially if intended for food or pharmaceutical use.
8 - Cost and availability
Evaluate the cost in relation to the quality and quantity of containers required.
9 - Environmental impact
Consider using recycled plastic to reduce your environmental impact.
10 - Customisation
Check the possibility to customize containers with specific colors, company logo and other information and embellishment content.
Following these criteria, you will be able to choose the blown plastic container that best suits your needs, ensuring functionality, safety and compliance with your needs. If you want we can help you to choose the most correct options for your product.
