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A leader in the plastic container and plastic food container industry, Rahway Steel Drum Company supplies plastic storage containers, shipping containers and more to be used for regulated and nonregulated liquid and solid packaging. Choose sizes from our many sizes from 1 quart to 330 gallons.
Jakacki Bag & Barrel is family owned and operated, specializing in manufacturing packaging containers. Our products include pails, pallets, gaylords, totes and plastic drums. We can grind and melt a cleaned plastic drum to make various products. Come to us for all your plastic container needs.
Patrick J. Kelly Drums specializes in plastic container products such as bulk containers, reusable containers and shipping containers for numerous industries. Our products include plastic pails, overpacks, totes, gaylords and drums. We maintain the highest standards in safety and environmental concerns.
Agri-Industrial Plastics is a company that manufactures blow molded specialty products in every color, size and shape, including plastic containers and gas tanks. We are proud to provide our customers with the best innovation and production capabilities in the industry. Founded in 1978.
With over 20 years of experience, Myton Industries is dedicated to increasing your company's profits by bringing you shipping containers, reusable containers, bulk carts and plastic containers specifically designed to make your labor and production facilities more efficient. Call or email us today!
The ultimate in industrial plastic storage containers. U.N. certified, FDA approved & child-resistant with our patented tamper-evident, easy-to-use Life Latch® lock & seal lid. Perfect for chemical containers, biohazard waste containers, pharmaceutical containers, food storage containers, etc.
If you need plastic containers, AB Container can meet your needs. Our large inventory includes plastic bottles, jars, drums, covers, pails and tote tanks, with sizes ranging from 1 oz. or 4 oz. bottles all the way to 55 gallon drums. We have had experience since 1983 providing customers with packaging solutions.
See PET, PVC and HDPE containers from NOVAPAK for personal care, household, food, automotive and industrial products; HDPE in-line fluorinated containers from AIROPAK for packaging of aggressive chemicals; and technical blow-molded containers and parts from MARPAC for demanding applications.
Freund Container is the leading supplier of in-stock, ready-to-ship plastic bottles, jars, jugs, large utility containers, pails and food containers of all sizes. For over 60 years, we have provided friendly, knowledgeable customer service as well as thousands of container types and sizes to meet your needs.
With over 700 stock sizes of plastic containers, Alpack Plastics can meet your packaging needs. We have everything from hinged boxes, cylinders and PVC boxes (set up or folding), to clamshells, carrying cases, storage boxes, bottles, jars, foam, vials, display cubes and PVC sleeves.
We make plastic containers via the extruded-preform blowing process. Our containers are made from high-density polyethylene & are used in the chemical/sanitary industries. Colors available upon request along with odd weights & sizes being approximate. Warehouse has pre-made choices.
Plastic containers are used by virtually every industry for
an extremely wide spectrum of uses. From food handling & storage to hazardous
waste management, materials of every kind are shipped, stored, sanitized, preserved
and presented in plastic containers. Due to the structural makeup of plastic
at the cellular level, plastics may be fabricated to almost limitless strengths,
thicknesses, absorption properties, colors, heat and corrosion resistance properties,
shape and color, which makes plastic an ideal material in which to ship, handle
and display products. Because plastic containers’ shapes, densities and
colors are so easily customized, they can store materials very efficiently,
optimizing space usage and lowering storage costs for industrial and commercial
businesses.
Among the many uses of plastic containers, cargo and shipping
companies use plastic
tubs, totes,
barrels, pails and plastic
storage containers because of the reduced costs of using light-weight plastic
containers as opposed to heavier shipping alternatives like metal barrels or
wooden crates. Food-service businesses and their patrons depend on plastic
food containers to protect food against spoilage and contamination. Home
products manufacturers use break-resistant, shatterproof and no-spill plastic
bottles to cut down on broken glass injuries and clean-ups. Child-resistant
plastic containers and leak-proof plastic
bottles for medicines and chemicals in the dental, medical, petro-chemical
and agricultural industries provide safety for children, parents and workers,
as well as a viable solution for hazardous material. Medical facilities also
use plastic
packaging to maintain the sterility of tools and instruments, while consumer
products manufacturers use plastic
boxes for display.
Because there are so many different types of plastic, plastic
container suppliers use a variety of materials and fabricating processes
depending on their market. A few of the most common types of plastics used
in containers are polyurethane, a high-density plastic used for tough containers,
high-density polyethylene (HDPE) which is used for bottles, jugs, pipes and
bins, polyethylene teraphthalate (PET) which is the hard, clear plastic used
for soft drink bottling, vinyl and acrylic, which are used more often for
flexible packaging. Composite materials such as glass, minerals, carbon,
graphite or other chopped fibers are often used in plastic box, barrel and
pail manufacturing to strengthen and reinforce the finished plastic container.
There are various processes of forming plastic into specific shapes, one
of the most common of which is blow molding (as in plastic bottles and jars);
injection molding and plastic extrusion are common for larger, denser containers.
Manufacturers usually specialize in one or two types of plastic fabrication
and molding; some specialize in plastic barrels and totes while others fabricate plastic
bottles, plastic
boxes or flexible
packaging.
When choosing what type of plastic container to use, it is important to know
what properties one’s products require. Plastic’s temperature tolerance,
density and molding can affect the materials contained, which is why plastic
container manufacturers specialize in certain types of containment. Many industries
require that EPA, FDA, DOT or HazMat regulations be followed when storing,
shipping or packing organic or hazardous materials. Another important consideration
when storing with plastic is the recyclability of the material being used;
plastics recycling facilities are becoming more common and accessible, and
recycling is strongly encouraged and even required in some industries. Some
types of plastic are easier to recycle and produce fewer toxins during fabrication
and recycling than others, however, and sustainable choices in materials and
recycling practices may increase an industry’s profit in the long run.
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Attached lid containers
are containers with lids that are attached, usually by hinges, for product
protection and to prevent loss of lid.
Bins can be containers available in various sizes, usually large,
for storage or to carry materials/products.
Bottles are classified
as containers that hold no more than 5 gallons, which have a narrow
opening at the top with a neck or spout.
Bottom-hinged containers
have an opening on top and bottom. The bottom opening usually locks
and unlocks for easy product removal.
Buckets are available in hand held sizes and bulk sizes used for storage or
transport of material or product or general use.
Bulk containers
are containers to hold, move and ship large quantities of product together.
Catch basins are cisterns located at the ends of gutters.
Drums are containers
to hold bulk product, food, liquor, wine, water, parts and various other
materials, available in various sizes. (http://www.steel-plastic-fibre-drums.com)
Holding tanks are built similarly to a septic tank to contain wastewater
until it can be removed for treatment and disposal.
Hoppers are containers for
short-term storage, designed so stored material can be easily discarded.
Lockers are used for safe, private storage of items like clothes
or valuables, used mainly in changing rooms, available in various sizes
and styles.
Nestable containers
are containers that can fit together or inside one another for easy
storage.
Neutralization tanks are containers to collect and neutralize acidic
and basic waste water for safe removal.
Openhead containers have a cover or top that is removable.
Overpack containers
are for damaged drums and other leaking containers, usually containing
hazardous material.
Packaging containers are usually commercial in nature, sometimes
custom designed for ease of use and presentation depending on the
product
contained.
Plastic bins are storage boxes made out of various plastic materials.
Plastic boxes are storage containers made from plastic materials.
Plastic food containers are usually made of polypropylene and come in a variety of shapes and sizes to accommodate different quantities of food.
Reusable containers
are containers that can be reprocessed for repeated uses.
Shipping containers can be any container meeting standards for shipping
related to the specific item being shipped.
Stackable containers
are containers that stack easily without causing damage to one another
or the product, and sometimes may “lock” with surrounding
containers.
Storage containers are for meeting the needs and standards for storage
related to the specific material/product being stored.
Tanks are containers
used for storage and transport and to dispense liquids usually in bulk
or heavy quantities. (http://www.plastic-tanks.biz)
Tighthead containers have attached, non-removable covers or tops.
Tooling boxes
are plastic cases with small compartments to store punches and dies,
available in various sizes and capacities.
Totes can be plastic baskets, usually with
handles, to hold or carry products/materials.
Common Terms Related to Plastic Containers
Blow Mold –
To make hollow objects by extruding plastic into a chamber that is blown
outward to take the shape of the plastic container mold cavity.
British Thermal Unit(BTU)
– The amount of heat necessary to heat one pound of water
one degree Fahrenheit.
Coextrusion – A manufacturing process in which
plastic containers are blow-molded with walls containing two or more layers of different
materials. This manufacturing process often uses recycled plastic materials.
Extrusion – The most common
of the plastic container processing techniques, covering a vast range of applications
in which plastic resins are melted, heated and pumped for plastic
container processing.
HazMat – Hazardous materials.
The Environmental Protection Agency has standards for plastics regarding
the ability to handle various HazMat substances.
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Colored
(Pigmented) – Often used for bleach, liquid detergents, motor
oil and other household and automotive products. These plastic
containers commonly bear the number
"2" in the recycling triangle symbol on the bottom of many plastic
storage containers.
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Natural
(Non-pigmented) – Commonly used for plastic containers and
plastic storage containers used to hold liquid dairy products, juice
and other household products. These plastic containers usually bear the number "2" in
the recycling triangle at the bottom of the plastic storage container.
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Wide
– Natural and pigmented, these plastic containers are often used to
store butter and other food products as plastic storage
tubs, some medicine bottles and 5-gallon plastic buckets. These plastic
containers usually display the
number "2" in the recycling triangle symbol at the bottom of
the plastic storage container.
Injection Mold – Under pressure,
heated plastic granules are “injected” into a mold, where
the molten plastic hardens into the designated plastic container shape.
In-line Fluorinated – A term
that describes the chemical modification of the interior of HDPE plastic containers
caused by fluorine gas as they are blown. This chemical reaction forms
an inner barrier that withstands solvent-based chemicals, making the
plastic containers
suitable for the packaging of janitorial, industrial and consumer products.
ISO Container –
Intermodal plastic shipping containers used to transport freight and designed for
shipping and transportation by more than just one mode like ship and rail.
Plastic shipping container sizes vary
but typical sizes of these plastic containers are 20 feet and 40 feet; the standard width of ISO
plastic containers
is 8 feet, and the standard heights for ISO plastic containers are 8 feet 6 inches
and 9 feet 6 inches.
Low Density Polyethylene
(LDPE) – Used for plastic shrink-wrap, plastic bags, garment bags,
dry cleaning bags and squeezable plastic food bottles.
Monomer –
A comparatively simple compound that can react to form a polymer. The
core element in plastic containers.
Polyethylene Teraphtalate (PET) Slim
– Color and clear, these plastic containers are used to contain cosmetics, water, salad dressings
and cleaners. These plastic containers usually bear number "1" in the recycling triangle
at the bottom of of the plastic storage container.
Polymer – A compound, natural
or synthetic, whose structure can be represented by a repeated small unit.
Synthetic polymers are formed by condensation polymerization of monomers;
some polymers are rubber, some plastics.
Polypropylene (PP)
– Often used in plastic food containers designed for margarine and yogurt
plastic containers, caps for plastic containers,
and wrapping to replace cellophane on plastic storage containers like medicine bottles.
Polystyrene (PS)
– Used for plastic containers such as egg cartons, fast food trays, disposable plastic silverware,
cups and compact disc jackets.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
– Used in plastic containers like food wrap, vegetable oil bottles and blister packaging.
Recycling –
The cycle of actions by which discarded materials are collected, sorted,
processed and transformed back into raw materials and then used in the
production of new plastic containers.
Resin – Most resins are polymers,
a class of solid or semi-solid organic products of natural or synthetic
origin, of high molecular weight with no definite melting point.
Rigid Plastic Containers
– Any formed plastic container or molded plastic container that retains its shape
when full or empty. This classification of plastic containers does not include
plastic storage bottles.
Rotational Molding – Hollow
plastic container molds filled with powdered resin that swings the entire
plastic container mold into a furnace
that melts the powder, making it stick to the plastic container mold as it cools. The
plastic container mold
slowly rotates and water is used to cool the plastic container mold while the plastic hardens
into a hollow part.
Tare Weight –
Weight of plastic containers when they are empty.
Thermoforming – A process of
heating a thermoplastic sheet to an effective temperature and then forming
it into a completed plastic container shape by means of heat or force.