Plastic bottles are an integral part of our everyday life. They are used in many industries, including food, cosmetics and household chemistry. They are used for storing and transporting various types of substances, primarily in liquid form. Their main advantages are the ability to make different shapes of bottles and the versatility of their use. Plastic bottles are convenient to use and can be used repeatedly. Each plastic bottle wholesaler offers a wide range of products in different shapes and sizes tailored to customer needs.

The key advantages of plastic bottles are:

• lightness – plastic bottles are lightweight, which reduces the weight of the entire product, which may result in lower transport costs,
• strength and durability – bottles made of plastic are much stronger and more durable than those made of other materials, and also better protect the substances contained in them,
• chemical inertness – this property makes bottles resistant to the chemicals that can be stored in them,
• resistance to moisture and penetration of substances – the properties of plastics ensure protection against moisture coming from the outside, as well as effectiveness against the penetration of substances from the bottle.

The production of plastic bottles is based on the use of various types of plastics, but the most commonly used material is polyethylene or polypropylene. A manufacturer of plastic bottles, using this type of plastic, wants to ensure the high quality of the product. They are also characterised by very good strength properties and high resistance. A manufacturer of plastic bottles must also pay attention to the possibility of recycling the product. The environment is a very important aspect for consumers. The production of this type of packaging is characterised by low costs. High quality plastic raw material has a low price. Therefore, a plastic bottle manufacturer can offer an attractive price list to its customers. Bottles also feature threaded ends to which different nuts are fitted. Threads can be universal, to which we can fit, for example, two different caps, such as a pump or pull-push.

PCC Group Products

Plastic bottles with caps are products dedicated to household and cosmetic chemicals. These are packages in which liquids, washing and cleaning concentrates, lotions, rinse aid, washing gels, fabric washing liquids, bath soap and many others can be transported.

HDPE polyethylene packaging

The plastic bottles are made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), which is a very durable plastic. It is resistant to mechanical damage and abrasion and has a high resistance to chemicals, including gasoline, acids and alkali.

Functionality and capacities of plastic bottles

The PCC Group offers a wide range of high quality plastic bottles as a manufacturer. The packaging has been designed with the convenience of application of the cosmetics and detergents contained in them in mind. Some of the plastic bottles offered by the PCC Group are equipped with a handle that facilitates pouring the product from its interior. Others have a universal thread that fits both a regular cap and a pull-push plug. Comfortable, ergonomic bottles are available in all colours. Various capacities are available: 0.5 l, 1 l, 2 l and 3 l.

What standards should a plastic bottle producer meet?

Today, plastics arouse a lot of controversy due to the impact of production and disposal processes on ecological aspects. This does not change the fact that the demand for plastic bottles is constantly growing and manufacturers are competing in inventing new forms and applications. What should you consider when choosing HDPE or PET bottles?

Use of plastic bottles

A visit to the supermarket is enough to see the wide range of applications for plastic bottles. Fizzy drinks and mineral waters, vegetable oils, sauces, shampoos and shower gels, and household chemicals are mostly sold in plastic packaging. HDPE bottle manufacturers also cater to the automotive, chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

The popularity of plastic bottles is driven by a combination of highly desirable functional advantages: low weight, cost efficiency, safety and durability. The possibility of adjusting the size and shape of the packaging to a specific product is also not without significance. Many manufacturers of HDPE or PET bottles even offer the option of personalisation depending on customer needs.

HDPE and PET bottles – the differences

Plastic packaging is now produced from a variety of materials, and each has its own unique attributes. The most commonly used PET bottles are made from polyethylene terephthalate. They are widely used in the food industry. Their popularity is due to their very high technical parameters, especially material strength, resistance and durability.

PET is not easily scratched or broken and is completely transparent. The latter feature makes the buyer focus mainly on the content of the plastic bottle – e.g. the colour of the drink or the gas content.

HDPE bottles, on the other hand, are made of high density polyethylene, which is characterised by extremely high strength. It is harder than PET and is not transparent. It is most often white, but can also be tinted into other colours. Its valuable advantage is its resistance to organic solvents, acid salts, mineral oils, oxidising substances and other chemical compounds.

As a result, HDPE plastic bottles are used both in the food industry and in the chemical, automotive and horticultural industries. They withstand high and low temperatures better than PET packaging, and provide a good barrier against the passage of water vapour. HDPE, LDPE (low density polyethylene) and PP (polypropylene) are also considered to be the safest of all types of plastic used for food packaging.

What does a manufacturer of plastic bottles have to take care of?

Packaging has a protective, functional and an aesthetic function – the latter being particularly important from the point of view of sales marketing. A wide range of plastic bottles, their sizes, shapes and colours, as well as types of threads, is nowadays the basic competitive advantage on the market.

In order to better meet customer expectations, PET and HDPE bottle manufacturers offer customised orders and even the preparation of new packaging designs. Another added value is the choice of various types of closures: caps, atomisers or dispensers.

From a technological point of view, it is important for a plastic bottle producer to have relevant experience and implemented and certified quality management systems. In the case of packaging intended for food purposes, it is also important to have certificates confirming that the packaging is safe for food.

Do plastic bottles harm the environment?

It is worth considering the ecological aspects of using plastic bottles. Although they are not biodegradable, they are fully recyclable. Crushed into granulate, they are used to make new packaging. Both HDPE and PET bottles can be recycled many times, which reduces their impact on the environment, but also reduces production costs.

The basis for efficient recycling is, of course, meticulous segregation of waste. From this point of view, it is important for the manufacturer of HDPE, PP or PET bottles to mark the type of raw material used on the label – the symbol of a triangle with three arrows, inside of which there is a relevant material code.

In every house, we can find many plastic bottles of various products, therefore, it is important to educate the society on the subject of recycling, so that the use of this type of packaging does not pose a greater threat to the environment.