Pack formatsHow do I improve the appearance and consistency of HDPE bottles?
Practical guidance for HDPE bottles: improve appearance, seal, closure, code, dose and transport performance.
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Containers and pack formats
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A pack must remain clean, stable and correctly orientated through every transfer, filling, closing, labelling and inspection stage.
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Round bottles
Cylindrical containers suited to wrap labelling but vulnerable to uncontrolled rotation.
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Square bottles
Flat-sided containers that need stable orientation and controlled corners at transfers.
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Oval bottles
Containers that can rotate or rock unless positively controlled through the line.
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Glass bottles
Rigid but breakable containers requiring controlled contact and base support.
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Pet bottles
Light plastic containers that can deform, scuff or become unstable under line pressure.
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Hdpe bottles
Opaque plastic containers with moulding variation and static behaviour.
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Jars
Wide-mouth containers used with screw, twist-off or vacuum closure systems.
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Tubs
Wide containers that may use snap lids, foil seals or overcaps.
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Jerrycans
Larger handled containers requiring stable support and controlled filling.
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Metal cans
Rigid containers used for food, beverage, chemical and industrial products.
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Vials
Small containers where precise dosing, cleanliness and controlled handling are critical.
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Premade pouches
Flexible packs that must be picked, opened, filled and sealed consistently.
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Sachets
Small single-dose flexible packs with demanding dose and seal control.
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Doypacks
Stand-up pouches whose base gusset and zipper affect opening and presentation.
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Spouted pouches
Flexible packs with a rigid spout that may be filled before or after spout insertion.
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Open-mouth bags
Paper or plastic bags used for powders, granules and larger fills.
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Folding cartons
Printed board packs that must erect, load and close consistently.
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Corrugated cases
Shipping cases requiring stable filling, closing, taping and transport strength.
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Trays
Open or lidded formats used to collate, support or protect products.
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Tubes
Compressible packs whose orientation, filling and sealing method depend on tube material.
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Bottle rinsing before filling
New containers that must be inverted, rinsed, drained and returned to the line before filling.
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Returnable bottle washing
Used containers requiring sorting, label removal, washing, rinsing, drying and inspection.
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Pack formatsHow do I improve the appearance and consistency of PET bottles?
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Pack formatsHow do I improve the appearance and consistency of glass bottles?
Practical guidance for glass bottles: improve appearance, seal, closure, code, dose and transport performance.
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Pack formatsHow do I improve the appearance and consistency of oval bottles?
Practical guidance for oval bottles: improve appearance, seal, closure, code, dose and transport performance.
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Pack formatsHow do I improve the appearance and consistency of round bottles?
Practical guidance for round bottles: improve appearance, seal, closure, code, dose and transport performance.
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Pack formatsHow do I improve the appearance and consistency of square bottles?
Practical guidance for square bottles: improve appearance, seal, closure, code, dose and transport performance.
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Pack formatsWhat measurements are needed to specify machinery for HDPE bottles?
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Pack formatsWhat measurements are needed to specify machinery for PET bottles?
Practical guidance for PET bottles: capture samples, dimensions, output, acceptance tests and site constraints before buying.
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Pack formatsWhat measurements are needed to specify machinery for glass bottles?
Practical guidance for glass bottles: capture samples, dimensions, output, acceptance tests and site constraints before buying.
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What should I know about round bottles?
Cylindrical containers suited to wrap labelling but vulnerable to uncontrolled rotation.
What should I know about square bottles?
Flat-sided containers that need stable orientation and controlled corners at transfers.
What should I know about oval bottles?
Containers that can rotate or rock unless positively controlled through the line.
What should I know about glass bottles?
Rigid but breakable containers requiring controlled contact and base support.
What should I know about pet bottles?
Light plastic containers that can deform, scuff or become unstable under line pressure.
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