48mm PET Preform 48mm Neck Finish
48mm PET Preform Technical Specifications
Engineered for large-format liquid packaging -- from 3.5L water bottles to 15L edible oil containers. All specifications are customizable to your production requirements.
| Item | Specification |
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| Product Name | 48mm PET Preform |
| Neck Size | 48mm |
| Neck Finish |
48/41
48mm BERICAP
Custom Standard
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| Material |
Food-grade PET
Virgin PET
rPET Optional
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| Weight Range |
83g
110g
125g
142g
210g
83g–210g · Fully customizable to your bottle design |
| Bottle Capacity | 3.5L – 15L applications |
| Color Options |
Clear
Blue
Green
Amber
White
+ Custom
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| Applications |
Large Water Bottles
Edible Oil
Juice
Wine
Beverage
Liquid Packaging
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| Cap Support | Screw cap · Tamper-evident cap · Handle matching |
| Customization | Weight · Color · Neck finish · Packaging · Bottle matching |
| MOQ | 10,000 pcs |
| Packaging | Carton · Woven bag · Palletized packing |
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Wide Weight Range83g to 210g — covers 48/41 and BERICAP standards used by K.G. International, ALPLA & Sunmolds
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Multi-Market ComplianceFood-grade PET with FDA, ISO 9001 & SGS certification for global distribution
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rPET Option AvailableSupports sustainability goals with GRS-certified recycled PET material
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Full OEM / ODM ServiceCustom neck finish, color, weight, and packaging tailored to your brand
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60+ Injection MachinesHigh-volume capacity with ±0.1mm precision and 100% factory QC inspection
Get a Custom Quote
Tell us your target weight, capacity, and volume — we'll prepare a tailored proposal with pricing and lead time.
K.G. International lists 48mm 48/41 preforms at 83g and 110g; ALPLA's catalog includes 125g and 142g variants; Sunmolds offers 210g for 3.5L–15L water bottles. All weights are available from Enlightening Plast with full customization.
Built for Large-Capacity
Packaging Demands
The 48mm neck finish is the industry standard for mid-to-large volume bottles -- where sealing integrity, structural strength, and food-grade compliance are non-negotiable. Explore the key markets we serve.
Large Water Bottles
5L / 10L / 19L bulk water packaging for home and commercial delivery.
Edible Oil Bottles
1L-5L cooking oil packaging requiring robust wall thickness and anti-deformation performance.
Juice Bottles
NFC / fresh-pressed juice in 500ml-2L formats, requiring food-grade safety and color fidelity.
Wine Bottles
Premium PET wine packaging where aesthetics, clarity, and neck finish precision define shelf appeal.
Beverage Bottles
Carbonated & still drinks in 1L-2L formats with demanding sealing and transport requirements.
Household Liquid Bottles
Detergent, disinfectant, and cleaning products requiring chemical resistance and structural durability.
Dairy & Food Liquid
Milk, yogurt drinks, and liquid food products where hygiene, odor control, and clean packaging are paramount.
Don't See Your Application?
Our engineers support custom solutions for unique packaging requirements. Let's discuss your specs.
48mm Application Buyer Focus Matrix
Key technical priorities by application type
| Application | Primary Buyer Focus | Food Grade | Strength | Sealing | Custom |
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Large Water Bottles
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Cap sealing, handle matching, bottle strength | ||||
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Edible Oil Bottles
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Thicker wall, anti-deformation, clean appearance | ||||
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Juice Bottles
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Food-grade material, color stability, filling compatibility | ||||
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Wine Bottles
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Bottle appearance, neck finish matching | ||||
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Beverage Bottles
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Sealing, transport strength, custom color | ||||
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Household Liquid
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Chemical compatibility, stronger structure | ||||
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Dairy & Food Liquid
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Food-grade material, low odor, clean packaging |
Tell us your application -- our engineers will recommend the optimal preform spec for your production line.
48mm Neck Finish
and Cap Matching
Not every 48mm PET preform uses the same neck finish. Before quoting, we confirm your cap type, handle design, bottle drawing, filling product, and blow molding machine to reduce leakage, poor sealing, or mold mismatch.
We cross-check your cap supplier's specs against our preform neck dimensions before production.
Large-format bottles require handle-support neck compatibility for safe transport and stacking.
Submit your bottle drawing and we'll confirm mold compatibility before sampling begins.
We align preform wall thickness and neck geometry with your specific blow molding machine model.
| Neck Type | Suitable Use Cases | Buyer Focus | Key Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
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48
48/41
Standard Thread
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Large Water Bottles
Beverage Containers
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Cap matching accuracy
Sealing integrity
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Industry Standard |
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BC
48mm BERICAP
Closure System
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Mineral Water
Oil Containers
Wine Packaging
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Closure compatibility
Leak-proof sealing
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Premium Closure |
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OD
Custom 48mm Neck
OEM / ODM
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Special Bottle Projects
Brand-Specific Designs
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Mold & cap matching
Custom thread geometry
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Full OEM Support |
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HS
48mm With Handle
Handle Support
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Large Water Bottles
5-Gallon Containers
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Transport convenience
Handle load capacity
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Ergonomic Design |
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TE
Tamper-Evident Cap
Safety Design
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Food Packaging
Beverage Safety
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Safety & anti-leakage
Regulatory compliance
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Consumer Safety |
What We Confirm Before Quoting
Our pre-production verification checklist
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Cap Type & Thread Specification
We match neck thread pitch and diameter to your exact cap supplier's tolerance sheet.
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Handle Design & Load Rating
For large-format containers, we verify handle attachment points and structural load requirements.
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Bottle Drawing & Mold Compatibility
Submit your 2D/3D drawing -- our engineers review neck geometry against existing mold tooling.
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Filling Product & Seal Requirements
Water, oil, wine, and carbonated beverages each require different sealing pressure and liner specs.
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Blow Molding Machine Model
Preform wall thickness and resin IV must align with your SBO, KHS, or other blow molding equipment.
Not Sure Which Neck Finish Fits Your Project?
Send us your cap specs, bottle drawing, and filling product details. Our engineers will confirm the right 48mm neck finish within 24 hours -- at no cost.
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Why Choose 48mm PET Preforms?
Engineered for large-capacity bottles -- delivering strength, compatibility, and precision at every gram weight.
Larger Neck for Large Bottles
48mm neck design is suitable for larger bottle openings, enabling easier filling and stronger closure matching for high-capacity applications.
Suitable for Multiple Liquid Products
48mm PET preforms are compatible with water, edible oil, juice, wine, and selected household liquid packaging -- one spec, many applications.
Stronger Bottle Body
Large-capacity bottles require heavier preforms to support bottle strength, stacking performance, and transport durability under real-world conditions.
Cap and Handle Compatibility
For 3.5L-15L bottles, cap sealing integrity and handle design are as critical as the preform itself. Our 48mm spec is engineered for seamless cap and handle integration.
Custom Weight for Different Capacity
A 5L, 8L, and 15L bottle should never share the same preform weight. The right gram weight depends on bottle capacity, shape, filling product, and transport conditions.
Get the Right Preform for Your Bottle
Share your bottle capacity and product type -- we'll recommend the ideal gram weight and spec.
Custom 48mm PET Preforms
Built to Your Exact Specifications
We customize 48mm PET preforms based on your bottle capacity, cap system, handle design, bottle mold, filling product, and transport requirements. If you already have a bottle drawing, cap sample, or finished bottle sample, we can review the details before production.
What You Can Customize
→ How We Start Your Custom Order
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Share Your RequirementsSend us your bottle drawing, cap sample, or finished bottle sample for review
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DFM Review & QuotationOur engineers assess feasibility and provide a detailed quote within 24 hours
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Mold Development & T1 SampleMold fabrication with T1 samples sent for your approval before mass production
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Mass Production & QC100% factory inspection on every unit -- ISO 9001 sampling throughout production
Share it with us -- our engineers will review your specs and provide a detailed feasibility report at no cost.
5 Critical Quality Control Points
We Never Compromise On
Every PET preform we produce is engineered against five rigorous quality benchmarks -- ensuring your bottles perform flawlessly from blow molding to final delivery.
Stable Neck Dimension
A precise 48mm neck finish helps improve cap matching and reduce leakage risk -- critical for beverage and liquid packaging lines.
Uniform Wall Thickness
Uniform wall thickness helps large bottles stretch evenly during blow molding and reduces weak points that can lead to product failure.
Stronger Bottom & Shoulder Area
Large bottles need enough material distribution in the shoulder, body, and base to reduce deformation during filling, stacking, and transport.
Food-Grade Material Control
Food-grade PET material is essential for water, juice, edible oil, wine, and beverage packaging -- meeting FDA, SGS, and REACH standards.
Batch Consistency
Stable preform weight and size help bottle factories reduce blowing waste and maintain production efficiency across every batch.
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Factory Supply Advantages
We manufacture 48mm PET preforms at scale -- giving you direct factory pricing, full customization, and end-to-end export support with zero middlemen.
Direct Factory Supply
We supply 48mm PET preforms in bulk for water brands, edible oil factories, beverage producers, bottle factories, and packaging distributors -- direct from our production floor with no markups.
Large Bottle Matching Support
We help match the preform weight to your bottle capacity, bottle mold, cap type, and handle structure -- ensuring dimensional compatibility before mass production begins.
Custom Color Options
Clear, blue, green, amber, white, and fully custom colors are available to match your packaging design identity and market positioning requirements.
Cap & Handle Support
For large water bottles and liquid containers, we help confirm cap and handle compatibility before production -- reducing costly rework and ensuring your filling line runs smoothly.
Export Packaging Support
Carton, woven bag, or palletized packing can be arranged based on loading quantity, shipping distance, and buyer preference -- fully optimized for international freight.
Tell us your bottle specs, quantity, and color requirements -- we'll send a tailored quote fast.
Send These Details for a
Fast & Accurate Quote
The more details you share, the faster and more accurate your quote will be. Here's exactly what our team needs to match the right PET preform for your production line.
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Send your bottle capacity, neck finish, cap type, preform weight, and order quantity. We will help match the right 48mm PET preform for your production line.
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Our engineers are happy to guide you. Share what you have -- bottle size, product type, or even just your target market -- and we'll help you identify the right preform specifications.
Everything You Need to Know About 48mm PET Preforms
Get clear answers on specifications, customization, compatibility, and how to start your order with Enlightening Plast.
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What is a 48mm PET preform used for?
48mm PET preforms are mainly used for large water bottles, edible oil bottles, juice bottles, wine bottles, beverage bottles, and selected liquid packaging containers. Their wider neck finish makes them ideal for high-volume liquid applications requiring easy filling and secure closure.
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What is 48/41 PET preform?
48/41 refers to a 48mm neck finish standard used with matching closures -- where "41" denotes the thread pitch specification. Before production begins, the cap sample or neck drawing should be confirmed to ensure a precise fit and reliable seal.
Important: Always confirm the cap sample or provide a neck drawing before placing your production order.
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Can 48mm PET preforms be used for 5L bottles?
Yes. 48mm PET preforms are commonly used for larger bottle capacities, including 3.5L, 5L, 8L, and higher-volume bottle projects. The wider neck finish provides the structural integrity needed for large-format liquid packaging.
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Can you customize the preform weight?
Yes. We can customize the preform weight based on your specific requirements. Our engineering team evaluates four key factors to determine the optimal weight:
- Bottle capacity -- volume and wall thickness requirements
- Bottle shape -- design geometry and stretch ratio
- Filling product -- hot-fill, cold-fill, carbonated, or still
- Transport strength -- stacking load and drop resistance
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Can you provide cap and handle matching support?
Yes. For large water bottles and liquid containers, cap sealing and handle compatibility can be checked before production. We offer pre-production verification to ensure your complete packaging system -- preform, cap, and handle -- works seamlessly together.
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What information do you need before quoting?
To prepare an accurate quotation, please provide the following details. The more information you share, the faster and more precise our quote will be:
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