Define the use
Describe the drinking-water application, handling or dispensing arrangement and destination market. Record constraints instead of relying on a photo alone.
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Choose the bottle
around its use.
Appearance helps identify a product. Volume, interfaces and operating conditions determine what needs to be checked.
Five steps to a clear selection brief
Define volume and envelope
State litres or the relevant gallon convention, the available space and handling needs. Check external dimensions against a drawing.
Check the neck and closure
Provide the current cap, neck dimensions or drawing. Describe the thread or other closure method and confirm accessory scope separately.
Review equipment and conditions
List filling, cleaning, conveyor, capping and use-equipment constraints, including actual temperatures and media.
Confirm with documents and samples
Specify drawings, material information or test documents. Agree sample evaluation and the approved revision before finalising purchase terms.
Organise the review by bottle family
| Family | Brochure range | Start with |
|---|---|---|
| Standard gallon bottles | The brochure lists standard five-, four- and three-gallon formats. | Capacity and dimensions |
| Handled bottles | Handled bottles are included in the brochure. Confirm the capacity of each individual model. | Handle position |
| Screw-neck bottles | Screw-neck bottles are listed in the brochure. Thread, neck dimensions and matching closures need model-specific confirmation. | Thread drawing |
| Wide-mouth square bottles | The brochure lists wide-mouth, hand-carried square bottles in 15 L and 12 L. Dimensions and neck openings require confirmation. | Opening and closure |
| Special shapes & branding | The brochure describes the development of special-shaped water bottles. Feasibility, cost, tooling and supply conditions need a project-specific review. | Brief and references |
Similarity is a starting point, not a specification
A similar appearance does not establish the same neck, capacity or accessory fit. Equal volume does not establish equal dimensions. Combine existing-product information with operating constraints to make the discussion useful.
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Start with a clear brief.
Choose a style and describe the volume, accessories and equipment requirements.