Study shows optimal cross section, thickness distribution can maximize top/squeeze load performance
This study showed that most of the containers in the same-size range (with widely-differing geometry) have similar weights, barring a few outliers.
Many food items are packaged in oval-shaped containers that dispense contents by being squeezed. However, some of these containers can result in dispensing frustration and shelf-presence issues. According to a study by Plastic Technologies, Inc. (PTI), Holland, Ohio, computer simulation to optimize performance criteria can provide solutions.
Non-optimal stacking, coupled with excessively thin container corners, can create dents. Frequently, this is enough to deter the consumer from purchasing. Typically, a wide-label panel area is preferred for boldly displaying the product’s brand identity and its numerous marketing attributes, but it does not necessarily result in optimum dispensing or ergonomics. In reality, a wide, flat-paneled container is frequently the most challenging to blow mold, needing specialized equipment and being most prone to denting and buckling.