Choosing a motor oil container: start with the application
Choosing a motor oil container involves more than its appearance. Consider the fill volume, how a full container is carried, the neck and closure, and compatibility with the filling line and transport packaging. At Pishro Polymer Taksazeh Alborz, we manufacture polyethylene blow-moulded containers up to 20 litres. The examples below show containers we have produced for Behran, Iranol, Pars Oil, Speedy and Flowmax products.
Select the packaging volume
A one-litre bottle, a four-litre jerrycan and a twenty-litre container have different handling and pouring requirements. Choose the volume with your market and filling equipment in mind. Specify whether the stated volume is the intended product fill or the container capacity up to the rim; these figures are not necessarily identical. If you need several sizes, send the designs together so their appearance and production requirements can be considered as a range.
Check the material against the oil and filling conditions
Our blow-moulded containers are made from polyethylene. The material name alone does not establish suitability for a particular formulation. Tell us the type of oil, additives, filling conditions and storage requirements. An existing container sample is useful when discussing a replacement. Motor oil and edible oil have different applications, so a similar appearance does not mean their packaging requirements are interchangeable.
Assess the body and handle with the container filled
Check the grip, handle clearance, pouring behaviour, label area and fit inside the transport carton. Review the sample under conditions close to its intended use rather than only inspecting it empty. A heavier container is not automatically a better container: weight, wall-thickness distribution and body design need to be considered together. A photograph cannot establish the technical specification.
Choose the closure and neck as a complete system
A matching nominal neck diameter does not guarantee that a cap will fit and seal correctly. The thread and sealing components must also be compatible. Send an existing closure sample with the container, and explain any liner or sealing requirements. Assess the selected combination with the actual product and intended filling, storage and transport conditions. Changing a closure or sealing component may require a fresh assessment.
Examples of motor oil containers manufactured by Taksazeh
These photographs show containers we have manufactured for the products named below. Send the product name or photograph to our sales team to discuss the technical specification and production availability of a model.
Existing model or custom design?
You can start with a catalogue model, a physical sample or your own design. For a custom project, provide reference images, drawings, required dimensions and filling-line constraints. If you already have a mould, mention it at the outset and send its details and a product sample for review. Total capacity across our blow-moulding department is up to 7 million units per month. This is a department-wide figure; the quantity and delivery schedule for any model depend on its mould and the production plan.
What should you send for a production quotation?
Prepare the oil type and filling conditions, intended fill volume, model name or sample, neck and closure details, colour and label requirements, order quantity, mould status and required delivery date. Clear specifications make quotations easier to compare. You do not need every technical detail for an initial discussion: send the information you have, and our sales team can help identify the remaining points.
Frequently asked questions
Can a photograph confirm the final specification?
A photograph is useful for an initial review, but it cannot confirm volume, weight, neck dimensions or other technical details. A physical sample or technical drawing provides more reliable information.
Can I use my current cap on a new container?
This depends on the neck, thread and sealing components. The closure and container samples need to be reviewed together.
Can you manufacture from a container sample?
Yes. Send the sample with the intended volume, quantity and application details so we can assess production feasibility and mould requirements.
How is the production price determined?
A quotation follows review of the model, container and closure specifications, order quantity and mould status. Use the same complete specification when comparing quotations.