A handy by-product of the oil industry, plastic is everywhere these days. It can be used in a surprising number of applications and it’s perhaps most commonly seen in the manufacture of plastic water bottles! There are a wide number of suppliers and plastic bottle manufacturers are widely available. But are all plastic bottle manufacturers equal? Read on to find out more.
Quality counts
The process of creating plastic bottles – injection or blow molding – is simple enough. Heated, melted plastic is blown into a mold, cools and sets. While it’s simple, the process does require some experience and the quality of molded products available can vary greatly. Quality is important when it comes to plastic items as it can affect their integrity and therefore their usefulness. Check previous samples for bubbles, lumps, bumps and additional material, such as foreign objects in the finished item. Given that they are designed to hold and carry liquid, higher quality bottles are generally the best choice.
Green credentials
Plastic, like the oil from which it is a by-product, may not be the most environmentally friendly material. Depending on your sector, ‘green’ credentials may well be a significant factor when it comes to choosing the right supplier. Plastic, although hardly a ‘green’ alternative, is usually very easy to recycle. Manufacturers who can demonstrate that they use recycled plastics (check their sources and suppliers) will be most suitable if this is a significant issue for your own clients. Recycled plastic materials may, or may not, be more expensive than traditional plastic but the demand for them is rapidly growing.
Basic business principles
Simple factors that apply in most business choices also apply when choosing a plastic bottle supplier; the ability to deliver on time and the requirements that you will need to fulfill. Design, color and other factors play a role in the production of your product and ensuring this information is communicated clearly from the start will help to avoid delays. Most plastic molding companies have a busy schedule, high turnaround and big orders to deal with; while they should deliver on time, you’ll need to play your part and get the details sorted before the order is placed. This should mean that with the right supplier, the product will be produced quickly, efficiently and just the way you wanted it.
Clack Corporation has been a provider of industrial water treatment products, molded custom containers, tanks and commercial equipment for water treatment for over 65 years. The company prides itself on producing innovative, high quality solutions that customers can rely on and is one of the most reliable plastic bottle manufacturers around.
