Cylinder Bottles
The cylinder bottle is one of the most versatile and widely used plastic bottle styles in the packaging industry. Featuring a square shoulder and square heel, these bottles offer a clean, functional design ideal for a wide range of applications. At Indiana Bottle Company, we manufacture high-quality plastic cylinder bottles in multiple sizes, colors, and configurations to meet the needs of industries ranging from personal care to industrial chemicals.
Whether you need plastic cylinder bottles for shampoos, cleaners, automotive fluids, or food-grade applications, our in-house manufacturing and customization capabilities allow us to deliver consistent, scalable solutions.
What Are Cylinder Bottles?
Cylinder bottles are blow molded plastic containers known for their straight walls, minimal shoulder curvature, and uniform shape. Often referred to as flat shoulder bottles, they provide a simple, cost-effective packaging solution that works across many industries.
These bottles are commonly manufactured using PET and other FDA-compliant resins, making them suitable for both industrial and consumer-facing products.
- Straight-sided design for efficient labeling
- Wide range of neck finishes (20mm – 38mm)
- Available in natural, white, or custom colors
- Compatible with pumps, sprayers, and caps
Applications for Plastic Cylinder Bottles
Blow molded plastic cylinder bottles are used across multiple industries due to their durability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency.
Manufacturing & Materials
Indiana Bottle Company produces cylinder bottles using advanced blow molding processes, ensuring consistent wall thickness, strength, and performance. Our bottles are manufactured from a variety of resins, including PET, HDPE, and other specialized materials depending on your application.
Most of our plastic bottles meet FDA requirements for food contact, making them suitable for regulated industries that require compliance and safety assurance.
Customization Options
We offer extensive customization options to help your packaging stand out while maintaining cost efficiency.
- Custom colors to match your brand
- Multiple neck finishes and closures
- Silkscreen printing and labeling
- Custom mold development
In-House Silkscreen Printing
Indiana Bottle Company offers in-house silkscreen printing to maximize your product’s shelf appeal while keeping costs under control. Because we manufacture and decorate bottles in-house, we absorb scrap during normal printing processes, saving your company money.
This allows you to achieve high-quality branding without the added risk of production loss.
Colors, Colors, Colors
We offer plastic cylinder bottles in a wide range of colors, from standard natural and white to fully customized color matching. Whether you need bold branding or subtle product differentiation, we can create the right look for your packaging.
Cylinders and Colored Bottles
Below is a selection of available bottle sizes and neck finishes. We offer both standard and custom configurations to meet your specific packaging needs.
Volume | Neck Finish | Types |
| 1 oz. | 20-410 | Cylinder |
| 1 oz. | 38-400 | Ring Sample Bottle |
| 45 cc. | 38-400 | Sample Bottle |
| 2 oz. | 20-410 | Straight Sided |
| 2 oz. | 24-410 | Straight Sided |
| 2 oz. | 28-410 | Straight Sided |
| 2 oz. | 33-400 | PET Spice Bottle |
| 2 oz. | 38-400 | Ring Sample Bottle |
| 3 oz. | 24-410 | Cylinder |
| 3 oz. | 38-400 | Ring Sample Bottle |
| 4 oz. | 24-410 | Straight Sided |
| 4 oz. | 24-410 | Bullet |
| 4 oz. | 24-410 | Oblong Oval |
| 4 oz. | 28-400 | Two Cycle Round OIL Bottle |
| 4 oz. | 38-400 | Cylinder |
| 4 oz. | 38-400 | Ring Sample Bottle |
| 120 cc. | 38-400 | Round Bottle |
| 150 cc. | 38-400 | Round Packer |
| 5 oz. | 38-400 | Ring Sample Bottle |
| 6 oz. | 24-410 | Boston Round |
| 6 oz. | 24-410 | Tall Cylinder |
| 6 oz. | 38-400 | Tall Cylinder |
| 6 oz. | 53-400 | Wide-Mouth Jar |
| 8 oz. | 22-400 | PET Gas Line Additive Bottle |
| 8 oz. | 24-410 | Bullet Bottle |
| 8 oz. | 24-410 | Oblong Oval |
| 8 oz. | 28-410 | Bullet Bottle |
| 10 oz. | 24-410 | Bullet |
| 12 oz. | 22-400 | PET Gas Line Additive Bottle |
| 12 oz. | 24-410 | Bullet |
| 12 oz. | 28-400 | Round Two Cycle Oil Bottle |
| 12 oz. | 28-410 | Straight Sided (Tall) |
| 12 oz. | 38-400 | Cylinder (Squat) |
| 12 oz. | 38-400 | Tall Cylinder |
| 15 oz. | 28-410 | Tapered Flat Oval (Baby Lotion) |
| 16 oz. | 24-410 | Tapered Flat Oval |
| 16 oz. | 28-410 | Bullet |
| 16 oz. | 28-400 | Decanter (Graduated) |
| 16 oz. | 28-410 | Boston Round |
| 16 oz. | 28-410 | Bullet Bottle |
| 500ml. | 38 (Buttress) | Boston Round |
| 500ml. | 38mm | (Buttress) Boston Round |
| 625cc | 28-400 | Boston Round w/ Hanger Eyelet (Bottom) |
| 24 oz. | 28-400 | Sprayer Bottle (Graduated) |
| 32 oz. | 28-410 | Boston Round |
| 32 oz. | 28-400 | Decanter (Carafe) |
| 32 oz. | 28-400 | Sprayer Bottle (Graduated) |
| 32 oz. | 28-410 | Cone Top Ring Cylinder |
| 32 oz. | 28-410 | Straight Sided |
| 32 oz. | 28-410 | Cylinder (Tall Style) |
| 32 oz. | 28-410 | Bullet |
| 32 oz. | 28-410 | Boston Round |
| 32 oz. | 28-410 | Decanter |
| 32 oz. | 38-400 | Cylinder (Tall Style) |
| 32 oz. | 43-400 | Toner Bottle |
| 1000 ml. | 38 (Buttress) | Boston Round |
| 1000cc | 28-410 | Boston Round w/Hanger Eyelet (Bottom) |
Please Note: If you do not see the exact cylinder bottle you are looking for, contact our team. Custom mold development is more accessible and cost-effective than many companies expect.
Our Service Offerings
- Prototype Molding
- Short Run and Long Run Production
- Single or Double Cavity Production
- Multi-Color Silkscreen Printing
- Assembled Components
- Short Lead Times
With over 30 years of experience as a plastic bottle manufacturer, Indiana Bottle Company provides reliable, scalable packaging solutions tailored to your business.
Why Choose Indiana Bottle Company?
- Over 30 years of manufacturing experience
- In-house production and decoration
- Custom bottle development capabilities
- Fast lead times and flexible order sizes
- Consistent quality and reliable supply
Frequently Asked Questions About Cylinder Bottles
Cylinder bottles are used to package a wide range of liquid products, including personal care items, cleaning solutions, chemicals, automotive fluids, and food-grade products. Their straight-sided design makes them versatile and easy to label for both retail and industrial applications.
A cylinder bottle is typically defined by its straight walls, square shoulder, and square heel. This design provides a uniform shape that is easy to manufacture, label, and handle across different applications.
Cylinder bottles are used across many industries, including cosmetics, personal care, food and beverage, industrial chemicals, automotive, janitorial, and laboratory applications.
Cylinder bottles are available in a wide range of sizes, from small sample bottles to larger containers used for retail or industrial packaging. The right size depends on the product type, fill requirements, and distribution needs.
Cylinder bottles are typically available with multiple neck finishes, commonly ranging from 20mm to 38mm. This allows compatibility with a variety of caps, pumps, sprayers, and closures depending on the application.
Yes. Cylinder bottles can be customized with different colors, sizes, neck finishes, and decoration options such as silkscreen printing or labeling. Custom packaging helps align the bottle with your brand and product requirements.
Cylinder bottles are typically manufactured using materials such as PET, HDPE, and other plastics selected for durability, clarity, and compatibility with the product being packaged.
Yes. Depending on the material and manufacturing process, cylinder bottles can be used for food-grade and cosmetic applications. Material selection should match the specific requirements of the product being packaged.
Cylinder bottles are popular because they offer a simple, cost-effective design that works across many industries. Their straight sides make them easy to label, and their consistent shape supports efficient manufacturing and storage.
If you need cylinder bottles or custom plastic bottle solutions, you can contact Indiana Bottle Company to discuss your requirements and request a quote.
Need help selecting the right cylinder bottles for your program? Our team can help you find the right solution for accurate, reliable sampling.
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