CPS Videos

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Getting the right fit can make all the difference. Getting the right lid for your pail could mean the difference between utter catastrophe and pure bliss. Learn how to match the right pail lid to the right product.

Our seventh and final installment of the "What is ...?" plastic resin identification code series. Learn more about those plastics marked with a "7," and the answer to why there are only 7 plastic categorizations.

Didn't get enough of the PVC rap on the "What is PVC?" video? (Who are we kidding!?) If you DID want to see an additional 30 seconds of great dancing by Matt, Erin and The Professor (Curtis) ... be our guest. Yo!

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is marked with the resin identification code of 3. PVC has gotten a bad rap, so we decided to write a rap about it. Is PVC the poison plastic? It depends. Watch to learn why.

Polystyrene (PS) is marked with the resin identification code of 6. Watch as we perform the Cinder Block Drop Test on PS, LDPE and a tray of delicious peanut brittle.

Meet the Customer Support Agents at CPS. Not only can they help you with your packaging and logistical questions, but they can also fight crime, wear black, and look tough at the same time.

Shrink bands, or tamper-evident sleeves, are pieces of PVC plastic that, with little heat, can be melted on the top of a container. Watch this video to learn more about shrink bands and how to apply them.

Using shrink bands accurately can take a bit of practice ... and so can getting your lines! We thought you might want to laugh with us as we practiced both.

Container & Packaging Supply now offers in house design for your packaging artwork. You can now get your containers, closures, artwork design, packaging decoration, and logistics from the same place.

Polypropylene (PP) is a type of plastic with a high resistance level to heat. It is also incredibly resistant to fatigue. Watch how Captain Polypro and P-E-T Man stack up when submerged in boiling boiling water.

LDPE is marked with the resin identification code of 4. LDPE is flexible, tough, and almost unbreakable. It's perfect for products that need a good squeeze like mustard, honey, eye drops and more.

High density polyethylene, or HDPE for short, is one of the most pervasive plastic types. It has an excellent resistance to chemicals, making it the go-to plastic for detergents and cleaners.

PET is marked with the resin code of 1. PET is everywhere and in the textile industry is known as ... polyester. PET is safe for food contact products and you'll be amazed at what gets packaged in PET plastic.

We couldn't resist ... while filming for our PET video, we tested dropping a PET jar of peanut butter from a forklift at varying heights. "PET has a high impact capability and shatter resistance level." True, but it does have a limit.

EZ Stor Pails are ... well, easy. And convenient. They take up less space than comparable round pails and actually hold more. You can fit more of them into less space.

Watch the evolution of containerandpackaging.com as we have redesigned it over the years. We've come a long way ... and still have a long way to go.