Designation: D 2911 94 (Reapproved 2001)

Standard Specication for

Dimensions and Tolerances for Plastic Bottles1

This standard is issued under the xed designation D 2911; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope 1.1 This specication covers the thread conguration and dimensions for nishes for plastic bottles with screw-type closures, having a maximum capacity of 18.9 L (5 gal) and a maximum bottle dimension of 305 mm (12 in.). Included are tolerances for bottle capacity and body dimensions. 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. 1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 8 of this specication. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
NOTE 1There is no similiar or equivalent ISO standard.

overow capacity recommended variations of plastic bottles up to 18.9 L (5 gal) in size shall be in accordance with Table 1. 4.2 Recommended Variations in Body DimensionsThe recommended variations in the body dimensions of plastic bottles covered by this specication shall be in accordance with Table 2. 4.3 Finish Dimensions and DesignThe bottle nish dimensions and design for the nine nishes covered by this specication shall be in accordance with Figs. 1-8 and Tables 3-10. 5. Sampling 5.1 A batch or lot shall be considered as a unit of manufacture. 5.2 Unless otherwise agreed upon between manufacturer and purchaser, the material shall be sampled in accordance with the procedure described in Section 9 of Practice D 1898. Adequate statistical sampling prior to packaging shall be considered an acceptable alternative. 6. Conditioning 6.1 ConditioningCondition the test specimens at 23 6 2C (73.4 6 3.6F) and 50 6 5% relative humidity for not less than 40 h prior to test in accordance with Procedure A of Practice D 618 for those tests where conditioning is required. In cases of disagreement, the tolerances shall be 6 1C (61.8F) and 62 % relative humidity. 6.2 Test ConditionsConduct tests in the standard laboratory atmosphere of 23 6 2C (73.4 6 3.6F) and 50 6 5 % relative humidity, unless otherwise specied in the test methods or in this specication. In cases of disagreement, the tolerances shall be 61C (61.8F) and 62 % relative humidity. 7. Apparatus 7.1 For Determining Bottle Capacity: 7.1.1 Balance, having an accuracy of 60.1 % or better at rated capacity (full scale). 7.1.2 Pipet, Graduated Cylinder, and Beaker, as required. 7.1.3 Conditioned water at 23 6 2.0C (73.46 3.6F) containing a wetting agent sufficient to atten the meniscus and eliminate air bubbles.
NOTE 2Any liquid detergent may be used as the wetting agent.

2. Referenced Documents 2.1 ASTM Standards: D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing2 D 1898 Practice for Sampling of Plastics3 3. Terminology 3.1 Denitions: 3.1.1 bottle nishthe conguration of the neck or opening of the bottle which serves to engage specic parts of the closure in order to securely attach it to the bottle. 3.1.2 bottle heightthe maximum dimension of a bottle in a plane perpendicular to the bottle base when the bottle is setting in its normal upright position. 3.1.3 bottle thicknessthe smaller dimension in a plane parallel to the bottle base. 3.1.4 bottle widththe larger dimension in a plane parallel to the bottle base. 4. Dimensions and Recommended Variations 4.1 Recommended Variations in Overow CapacityIn
1 This specication is under the jurisdiction of Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.20 on Plastic Products. Current edition approved June 15, 1994. Published August 1994. Originally published as D 2911 70. Last previous edition D 2911 93a. Explanatory notes to Table 3 were added in this edition. 2 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01. 3 Discontinued; see 1997 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.

7.1.4 Stop Watch.

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TABLE 1 Bottle Overow Capacity Tolerances for Plastic Bottles
Fluid Ounces Bottle Overow Capacity 0.75 1.2 1.6 2.1 2.8 3.9 5.4 7.4 9.8 13 18 26 37 51 72 98 119 139 160 180 210 less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than to 5 gallons 0.75 1.2 1.6 2.1 2.8 3.9 5.4 7.4 9.8 13 18 26 37 51 72 98 119 139 160 180 210 Tolerance (6) 0.05 0.07 0.08 0.10 0.12 0.14 0.17 0.20 0.24 0.30 0.37 0.44 0.51 0.68 0.81 1.01 1.30 1.50 1.80 2.00 2.20 1 % of capacity Bottle Overow Capacity 22 35 47 62 83 115 159 218 289 384 531 767 1092 1505 2125 2892 3512 4103 4723 5313 6199 less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than and less than to 18.89 litres 22 35 47 62 83 115 159 218 289 384 531 767 1092 1505 2125 2892 3512 4103 4723 5313 6199 Millilitres Tolerance (6) 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4 5 6 7 9 11 13 15 20 24 30 38 44 53 59 65 1 % of capacity

TABLE 2 Body Dimensional Tolerance

Range of Specic Dimensions in. 0 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 15 up up up up up up up up up to to to to to to to to to but but but but but but but but but not not not not not not not not not including including including including including including including including including 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 15 18 mm 0 25.40 50.80 101.60 152.40 203.20 254.00 304.80 381.00 to to to to to to to to to 25.40 50.80 101.60 152.40 203.20 254.00 304.80 381.00 457.20 Height Dimensions in. 0.030 0.030 0.050 0.050 0.060 0.060 0.080 0.090 0.110 mm 0.76 0.76 1.27 1.27 1.52 1.52 2.03 2.29 2.79 Width and Depth Dimensions in. 0.030 0.050 0.060 0.080 0.090 0.110 0.120 0.150 0.150 mm 0.76 1.27 1.52 2.03 2.29 2.79 3.05 3.81 3.81

7.2 For Determining Finish and Body Dimensions: 7.2.1 Micrometers, Vernier Height Gages, or Vernier Calipers with an accuracy of 60.025 mm (60.001 in.). 7.2.2 Internal Micrometers or Telescoping Gages with an accuracy of 60.025 mm (60.001 in.). 7.2.3 Commercial Scale, good quality calibrated in 1-mm or 132-in. increments. 8. Test Methods 8.1 Bottle Capacity: 8.1.1 Weigh the empty bottle and record the weight in grams. 8.1.2 Fill the bottle to overow capacity with conditioned water containing the wetting agent, adjusting the meniscus by use of a pipet, if necessary, until the meniscus is tangent to the top of the nish surface. No more than 2 min shall be allowed for lling the bottle and no additional water shall be added after the bottle is lled to overow and free of air bubbles. 8.1.3 If the time exceeds 2 min, discard the sample and start over.
NOTE 3The capacity of the container is somewhat time-dependent in that the force of the water in the container will cause the container sides to bulge with time and additional water will be needed to adjust to overow capacity.

8.1.5 Calculate the bottle volume as follows:

Bv ~mL! 5 ~Bf 2 Be!/0.997

where: Bv = = Bf = Be 0.997 =

volume of bottle, mL, weight of lled bottle, g, weight of empty bottle, g, and weight of water (g/mL) at 23 6 2.0C (73.4 6 3.6F).
Bv ~uid oz! 5 ~Bf 2 Be!/29.50

where: 29.50 = weight of water (g/uid oz) at 23 6 2.0C (73.4 6 3.6F). 8.1.6 Determine the volume in millilitres (uid ounces) for each test specimen. 8.1.7 Report the arithmetic average volume of the specimens tested as the bottle capacity of the batch or lot from which the samples were chosen. 8.2 Body Dimensions: 8.2.1 Using a suitable micrometer, a vernier height gage, or a scale, measure the height of the bottle.
NOTE 4If the top of the nish is parallel to the base of the container and the height must be measured from the top of the nish, and a

8.1.4 Weigh the lled bottle and record the weight in grams.
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L Style All-Purpose Thread (Plastic or Metal Closures) Threads/in. 5 6 8 in. mm in. mm in. mm

M Style Modied Buttress Thread (Plastic Closures)

a
0.120 3.05 0.094 2.39 0.084 2.13

b
0.060 1.52 0.047 1.19 0.042 1.07

c
0.051 1.30 0.040 1.02 0.036 0.91

Threads/in. 5 6 8 in. mm in. mm in. mm

a
0.120 3.05 0.094 2.39 0.084 2.13

b
0.060 1.52 0.047 1.19 0.042 1.07

c
0.049 1.24 0.039 0.99 0.035 0.89

Example Thread Nomenclature L Style: L28SP400 M Style: M28SP400

NOTE 1T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the container supplier and container customer, as necessary. NOTE 2Dimension H is measured from the top of the nish to the point where diameter T, extended parallel to the centerline, intersects the bead or shoulder. NOTE 3Contour of bead, undercut or shoulder is optional. NOTE 4Unless otherwise specied, I min applies to the full length of the opening. NOTE 5Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters T and E is not included. I min is specied for ller tube only. NOTE 6A minimum of 1 full turn of thread shall be maintained. NOTE 7Corresponding dimensions and nish details are shown in Table 3. NOTE 8Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the sealing system being used. NOTE 9Many child resistant closures, etc.
FIG. 1 SP 400 Finish Thread Cross Sections

commercial scale is used, one method is to place the bottle on a at surface and a straightedge across the top of the bottle nish. Then measure the perpendicular distance between the straightedge and the surface upon which the bottle is setting. Four measurements should be made, each 90 apart and the maximum used as the bottle height.

midpoints of the sides as the measuring points. 8.2.2.2 For a cylindrical container, make one measurement on the parting line and another measurement 90 from the parting line. Use the average of these two measurements as the container width.
NOTE 5If, because of the shape of the container, there is some question about where the measurements should be taken, the agreement should be reached between the purchaser and the seller.

8.2.2 Using a suitable micrometer or vernier caliper, measure the width and thickness of the bottle. 8.2.2.1 In the case of a rectangular container, use the
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Threads/in. 6 8

L Style All-Purpose Thread (Plastic or Metal Closures) a b in. 0.094 0.047 mm 2.39 1.19 in. 0.084 0.042 mm 2.13 1.07

c 0.040 1.02 0.036 0.91

Threads/in. 6 8

M Style Modied Buttress Thread (Plastic Closures) a in. 0.094 mm 2.39 in. 0.084 mm 2.13

b 0.047 1.19 0.042 1.07

c 0.039 0.99 0.035 0.89

Example Thread Nomenclature: L Style: L22SP410 M Style: M22SP410

NOTE 1Construction of neck from B to D must be held within the shaded area shown. NOTE 2A minimum of 112 turns of thread shall be maintained. NOTE 3Unless otherwise specied, I min applies to the full length of the opening. NOTE 4Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters T and E is not included. I min is specied for ller tube only. NOTE 5T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the container supplier and container customer, as necessary. NOTE 6Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the sealing system being used. NOTE 7When valve style closures are used with this nish, special consideration must be given to a specic controlled inside diameter. In addition, dimensions indicated with asterisk (*) may be varied to ensure adequate material for nishing the inside diameter. NOTE 8Corresponding dimensions and details shown in Table 4.
FIG. 2 SP 410 Finish Thread Cross Sections

8.3 Finish DimensionsUsing suitable micrometers, vernier calipers, or telescoping gages, measure the nish dimensions of the bottle. 9. Retest and Rejection 9.1 If the results of any test do not conform to the requirements of this specication, retesting to determine conformity

may be performed as agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller.

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L Style All-Purpose Thread (Plastic or Metal Closures) Threads/in. 6 8 12 in. mm in. mm in. mm

M Style Modied Buttress Thread (Plastic Closures)

a
0.094 2.39 0.084 2.13 0.045 1.14

b
0.047 1.19 0.042 1.07 0.030 0.76

c
0.040 1.02 0.036 0.91 0.011 0.28

d
0.020 0.51 0.020 0.51 0.015 0.38

f
0.020 0.51 0.020 0.51 0.005 0.13

Threads/in. 6 8 12 in. mm in. mm in. mm

a
0.094 2.39 0.084 2.13 0.051 1.29

b
0.047 1.19 0.042 1.07 0.030 0.76

c
0.039 0.99 0.035 0.89 0.016 0.41

d
0.030 0.76 0.030 0.76 0.020 0.51

f
0.030 0.76 0.030 0.76 0.008 0.22

Example Thread Nomenclature: L Style: L22SP415 M Style: M22SP415

NOTE 1Construction of neck from B to D must be held within the shaded area shown. NOTE 2A minimum of 2 turns of thread shall be maintained. NOTE 3Unless otherwise specied, I min applies to the full length of the opening. NOTE 4Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters T and E is not included. I min is specied for ller tube only. NOTE 5T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the container supplier and container customer, as necessary. NOTE 6Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the sealing system being used. NOTE 7When valve style closures are used with this nish, special consideration must be given to a specic controlled inside diameter. In addition, dimensions indicated with asterisk (*) may be varied to ensure adequate material for nishing the inside diameter. NOTE 8Corresponding dimensions and nish details are shown in Table 5.
FIG. 3 SP 415 Finish Thread Cross Sections

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NOTE 1Contour of bead, undercut, or shoulder is optional.

L Style All-Purpose Thread (Plastic or Metal Closures) a b Threads/in. 12 in. 0.045 0.030 mm 1.14 0.76 12 in. 0.045 0.030 mm 1.14 0.76 M Style Modied Buttress Thread (Plastic Closures) Threads/in. a b 12 in. 0.051 0.030 mm 1.29 0.76 12 in. 0.051 0.030 mm 1.29 0.76

c 0.016 0.41 0.016 0.41

NOTE

NOTE 2Example Thread Nomenclature L Style: L15SP425 or M Style M15SP425 3Corresponding dimensions and nish details are shown in Table 6.
FIG. 4 SP 425 Finish Thread Cross Sections

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*(See Footnote, e, Table 7 and Table 8)

NOTE 1Construction of neck from B to D must be held within the shaded area shown. NOTE 2A minimum of 118 turns of thread shall be maintained. NOTE 3Unless otherwise specied, I min applies to the full length of the opening. NOTE 4Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters T and E is not included. I min is specied for ller tube only. NOTE 5T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the container supplier and container customer, as necessary. NOTE 6Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the scaling system being used. NOTE 7When valve style closures are used with this nish, special consideration must be given to a specic controlled inside diameter. In addition, dimensions indicated with asterisk (*) may be varied to ensure adequate material for nishing the inside diameter. NOTE 8Top dimension is shown in inches: bottom dimension in millimeters. NOTE 9Corresponding dimensions and nish details are shown in Table 7 and Table 8.
FIG. 5 SP-103 Finish and SP-100 Finish, Thread and Lip Cross Section

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View: Section AA

NOTE 1Construction of neck from B to D must be held within the shaded area shown. NOTE 2A minimum of 112 turns of thread shall be maintained. NOTE 3Unless otherwise specied, I min applies to the full length of the opening. NOTE 4Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters T and E is not included. I min is specied for ller tube only. NOTE 5T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the container supplier and container customer, as necessary. NOTE 6Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the sealing system being used. NOTE 7When valve style closures are used with this nish, special consideration must be given to a specic controlled inside diameter. In addition, dimensions indicated with asterisk (*) may be varied to ensure adequate material for nishing the inside diameter. NOTE 8Top dimension is shown in inches; bottom dimension in millimeters.
FIG. 6 SP-200 Finish, Thread and Lip Section

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mm max 1.088 27.63

TA
min 1.068 27.13 max 0.984 24.99

EA
min 0.964 24.49

LIP Outside Diameter max 0.974 24.74 min 0.954 24.23

D
max 1.320 33.53

Y
construction 1.188 30.17

IB,C
min 0.735 18.67

Helix Cutter DiAngle ameter

Threads per Inch

Pitch

28

max min max 1.700 1.670 1.062 43.10 42.42 26.97

2138

0.375 9.52

0.125 3.18

A T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the container supplier and container customer, as necessary. B Unless otherwise specied, I min applies to the full length of the opening. C Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters T and E is not included. I min is specied for ller tube only.

NOTE 1Constriction of neck from B to D must be held within the shaded area shown. NOTE 2A minimum of 118 turns of thread shall be maintained. NOTE 3Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the sealing system being used. NOTE 4When valve style closures are used with this nish, special consideration must be given to a specic controlled inside diameter. In addition, dimensions indicated with asterisk (*) may be varied to ensure adequate material for nishing the inside diameter.
FIG. 7 SP-110 Finish

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NOTE 1This nish drawing was established by PBI to provide plastic bottle nishes comparable to 445, 450, and 480 glass nishes. NOTE 2Dimension H is measured from top of the nish to the point where diameter T, extended parallel to the centerline, intersects the shoulder or bead. NOTE 3A minimum of 118 turns of thread shall be maintained. NOTE 4Contour of bead, undercut, or shoulder is optional. NOTE 5Unless otherwise specied. I min applies to the full length of the opening. NOTE 6Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters and T and E is not included. I min is specied for ller tube only. NOTE 7T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the container supplier and container customer, as necessary. NOTE 8Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the sealing system being used. NOTE 9When valve style closures are used with this nish, special consideration must be given to a specic controlled inside diameter. In addition, dimensions indicated with asterisk (*) may be varied to ensure adequate material for nishing the inside diameter.
FIG. 8 SP-444 Finish

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TABLE 3 SP-400 Finish for Plastic Bottles

NOTE 1Top dimension in each column shown in inches. Bottom dimension in each column shown in millimetres.
TA mm max 18 20 22 24 28 30 33 35 38 40 43 45 48 51 53 58 60 63 66 70 75 77 83 89 100 110 120 0.704 17.88 0.783 19.89 0.862 21.89 0.940 23.88 1.088 27.63 1.127 28.62 1.265 32.13 1.364 34.64 1.476 37.49 1.580 40.13 1.654 42.01 1.740 44.20 1.870 47.50 1.968 49.99 2.067 52.50 2.224 56.49 2.342 59.49 2.461 62.51 2.579 65.51 2.736 69.49 2.913 73.99 3.035 77.09 3.268 83.01 3.511 89.18 3.937 100.00 4.331 110.01 4.724 119.99 min 0.688 17.47 0.767 19.48 0.846 21.49 0.924 23.47 1.068 27.13 1.107 28.12 1.241 31.52 1.340 34.04 1.452 36.88 1.550 39.37 1.624 41.25 1.710 43.43 1.840 46.74 1.933 49.10 2.032 51.61 2.189 55.60 2.307 58.60 2.426 61.62 2.544 64.62 2.701 68.60 2.878 73.10 3.000 76.20 3.233 82.12 3.476 88.29 3.902 99.11 4.296 109.12 4.689 119.10 max 0.620 15.75 0.699 17.75 0.778 19.76 0.856 21.74 0.994 25.25 1.033 26.24 1.171 29.74 1.270 32.26 1.382 35.10 1.486 37.74 1.560 39.62 1.646 41.81 1.776 45.11 1.874 47.60 1.973 50.11 2.130 54.10 2.248 57.10 2.367 60.12 2.485 63.12 2.642 67.11 2.819 71.60 2.941 74.70 3.148 79.96 3.391 86.13 3.817 96.95 4.211 106.96 4.604 116.94 min 0.604 15.34 0.683 17.35 0.762 19.35 0.840 21.34 0.974 24.74 1.013 25.73 1.147 29.13 1.246 31.65 1.358 34.49 1.456 36.98 1.530 38.86 1.616 41.05 1.746 44.35 1.839 46.71 1.938 49.22 2.095 53.21 2.213 56.21 2.332 59.23 2.450 62.23 2.607 66.22 2.784 70.71 2.906 73.81 3.113 79.07 3.356 85.24 3.782 96.06 4.176 106.07 4.569 116.05 max 0.386 9.80 0.386 9.80 0.386 9.80 0.415 10.54 0.415 10.54 0.418 10.62 0.418 10.62 0.418 10.62 0.418 10.62 0.418 10.62 0.418 10.62 0.418 10.62 0.418 10.62 0.423 10.74 0.423 10.74 0.423 10.74 0.423 10.74 0.423 10.74 0.423 10.74 0.423 10.74 0.423 10.74 0.502 12.75 0.502 12.75 0.550 13.79 0.612 15.54 0.612 15.54 0.700 17.78 min 0.356 9.04 0.356 9.04 0.356 9.04 0.385 9.78 0.385 9.78 0.388 9.85 0.388 9.85 0.388 9.85 0.388 9.85 0.388 9.85 0.388 9.85 0.388 9.85 0.388 9.85 0.393 9.98 0.393 9.98 0.393 9.98 0.393 9.98 0.393 9.98 0.393 9.98 0.393 9.98 0.393 9.98 0.472 11.99 0.472 11.99 0.520 13.21 0.582 14.78 0.582 14.78 0.670 17.02 max 0.052 1.32 0.052 1.32 0.052 1.32 0.061 1.55 0.061 1.55 0.061 1.55 0.061 1.55 0.061 1.55 0.061 1.55 0.061 1.55 0.061 1.55 0.061 1.55 0.061 1.55 0.061 1.55 0.061 1.55 0.061 1.55 0.061 1.55 0.061 1.55 0.061 1.55 0.061 1.55 0.061 1.55 0.075 1.90 0.075 1.90 0.075 1.90 0.075 1.90 0.075 1.90 0.075 1.90 min 0.022 0.56 0.022 0.56 0.022 0.56 0.031 0.79 0.031 0.79 0.031 0.79 0.031 0.79 0.031 0.79 0.031 0.79 0.031 0.79 0.031 0.79 0.031 0.79 0.031 0.79 0.031 0.79 0.031 0.79 0.031 0.79 0.031 0.79 0.031 0.79 0.031 0.79 0.031 0.79 0.031 0.79 0.045 1.14 0.045 1.14 0.045 1.14 0.045 1.14 0.045 1.14 0.045 1.14 min 0.325 8.25 0.404 10.26 0.483 12.27 0.516 13.11 0.614 15.59 0.653 16.59 0.791 20.09 0.875 22.22 0.987 25.07 1.091 27.71 1.165 29.59 1.251 31.77 1.381 35.08 1.479 37.57 1.578 40.08 1.735 44.07 1.853 47.07 1.972 50.09 2.090 53.09 2.247 57.07 2.424 61.57 2.546 64.67 2.753 69.93 2.918 74.12 3.344 84.94 3.737 94.92 4.131 104.93 EA,B HC S IDE Helix Angle, b 3308 378 2498 2348 2578 2518 2318 2218 298 208 1558 1498 1418 1368 1318 1258 1208 1168 1138 188 148 118 198 148 0578 0518 0478 Cutter Diameter 0.375 9.52 0.375 9.52 0.375 9.52 0.375 12.70 0.500 12.70 0.500 12.70 0.500 12.70 0.500 12.70 0.500 12.70 0.500 12.70 0.500 12.70 0.500 12.70 0.500 12.70 0.500 12.70 0.500 12.70 0.500 12.70 0.500 12.70 0.500 12.70 0.500 12.70 0.500 12.70 0.500 12.70 0.500 12.70 0.500 12.70 0.500 12.70 0.500 12.70 0.500 12.70 0.500 12.70 ThreadsF per Inch 8 8 8 8 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5

A T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the container supplier and the container customer, as necessary. B Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the sealing system being used. C Dimension H is measured from the top of the nish to the point where diameter T, extended parallel to the centerline, intersects the bead or shoulder. D Unless otherwise specied, I minimum applies to the full length of the opening. E Concentricity of I minimum with respect to diameter T and E is not included. I minimum is specied for ller tube only. F A minimum of 1 full turn of thread shall be maintained.

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TABLE 4 SP-410 Finish for Plastic Bottles

NOTE 1Top dimension in each column shown in inches. Bottom dimension in each column shown in millimetres.
TA mm max 18 20 22 24 28 0.704 17.88 0.783 19.89 0.862 21.89 0.940 23.88 1.088 27.63 min 0.688 17.47 0.767 19.48 0.846 21.49 0.924 23.47 1.068 27.13 max 0.620 15.75 0.699 17.75 0.778 19.76 0.856 21.74 0.994 25.25 min 0.604 15.34 0.683 17.35 0.762 19.35 0.840 21.34 0.974 24.74 max 0.538 13.66 0.569 14.45 0.600 15.24 0.661 16.79 0.723 18.36 min 0.508 12.90 0.539 13.69 0.570 14.48 0.631 16.03 0.693 17.60 min 0.361 9.17 0.361 9.17 0.376 9.55 0.437 11.10 0.463 11.76 max 0.052 1.32 0.052 1.32 0.052 1.32 0.061 1.55 0.061 1.55 min 0.022 0.56 0.022 0.56 0.022 0.56 0.031 0.79 0.031 0.79 min 0.325 8.25 0.404 10.26 0.483 12.27 0.516 13.11 0.614 15.59 max 0.084 2.13 0.084 2.13 0.084 2.13 0.084 2.13 0.094 2.39 EA,B HC LD S IEF W Helix Angle, b 3308 378 2498 2348 2578 Cutter Diameter 0.375 9.52 0.375 9.52 0.375 9.52 0.375 9.52 0.500 12.70 ThreadsG per Inch 8 8 8 8 6

A T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the container supplier and container customer, as necessary. B Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the sealing system being used. C Dimension H is measured from the top of the nish to the point where diameter T, extended parallel to the centerline, intersects the shoulder. D Contour of bead, undercut, or shoulder is optional. If bead is used, bead diameter and L min must be maintained. E Unless otherwise specied, I min applies to the full length of the opening. F Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters T and E is not included. I min is specied for ller tube only. G A minimum of 112full turns of thread shall be maintained.

TABLE 5 SP-415 Finish for Plastic Bottles

NOTE 1Top dimension in each column shown in inches. Bottom dimension in each column shown in millimetres.
TA mm max 13 15 18 20 22 24 28 33 0.514 13.06 0.581 14.76 0.704 17.88 0.783 19.89 0.862 21.89 0.940 23.88 1.088 27.63 1.265 32.13 min 0.502 12.75 0.569 14.45 0.688 17.47 0.767 19.48 0.846 21.49 0.924 23.47 1.068 27.13 1.241 31.52 max 0.454 11.53 0.521 13.23 0.620 15.75 0.699 17.75 0.778 19.76 0.856 21.74 0.994 25.25 1.171 29.74 min 0.442 11.23 0.509 12.93 0.604 15.34 0.683 17.35 0.762 19.35 0.840 21.34 0.974 24.74 1.147 29.13 max 0.467 11.86 0.572 14.53 0.632 16.05 0.757 19.23 0.852 21.64 0.972 24.69 1.097 27.86 1.289 32.74 min 0.437 11.10 0.542 13.77 0.602 15.29 0.727 18.47 0.822 20.88 0.942 23.93 1.067 27.10 1.259 31.98 min 0.306 7.77 0.348 8.84 0.429 10.90 0.456 11.58 0.546 13.87 0.561 14.25 0.655 16.64 0.772 19.61 max 0.052 1.32 0.052 1.32 0.052 1.32 0.052 1.32 0.052 1.32 0.061 1.55 0.061 1.55 0.061 1.55 min 0.022 0.56 0.022 0.56 0.022 0.56 0.022 0.56 0.022 0.56 0.031 0.79 0.031 0.79 0.031 0.79 min 0.218 5.54 0.258 6.55 0.325 8.25 0.404 10.26 0.483 12.27 0.516 13.11 0.614 15.59 0.791 20.09 max 0.045 1.14 0.045 1.14 0.084 2.13 0.084 2.13 0.084 2.13 0.084 2.13 0.094 2.39 0.094 2.39 EA,B HC LD S IEF W Helix Angle, b 3118 2488 3308 378 2498 2348 2578 2318 Cutter Diameter 0.375 9.52 0.375 9.52 0.375 9.52 0.375 9.52 0.375 9.52 0.375 9.52 0.500 12.70 0.500 12.70 ThreadsG per Inch 12 12 8 8 8 8 6 6

A T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the container supplier and container customer, as necessary. B Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the sealing system being used. C Dimension H is measured from the top of the nish to the point where diameter T, extended parallel to the centerline, intersects the shoulder. D Contour of bead, undercut, or shoulder is optional. If bead is used, bead diameter and L min must be maintained. E Unless otherwise specied, I min applies to the full length of the opening. F Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters T and E is not included. I min is specied for ller tube only. G A minimum of 2 full turns of thread shall be maintained.

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TABLE 6 SP-425 Finish for Plastic Bottles

NOTE 1Top dimension in each column shown in inches. Bottom dimension in each column shown in millimetres.
TA
mm max 13 15 0.514 13.06 0.581 14.76 min 0.502 12.75 0.569 14.25 max 0.454 11.53 0.521 13.23 min 0.442 11.23 0.509 12.93 max 0.325 8.25 0.325 8.25 min 0.295 7.49 0.295 7.49 max 0.052 1.32 0.052 1.32 min 0.022 0.56 0.022 0.56 min 0.218 5.54 0.258 6.55

EA,B

HC

SD

IE,F

Helix Angle b 3118 2488

Cutter Diameter 0.375 9.52 0.375 9.52

ThreadsG per Inch 12 12

A T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the container supplier and container customer, as necessary. B Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the sealing system being used. C Dimension H is measured from the top of the nish to the point where diameter T, extended parallel to the centerline, intersects the shoulder. D Contour of bead, undercut, or shoulder is optional. E Unless otherwise specied, I min applies to the full length of the opening. F Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters T and E is not included in this standard. I min is specied for ller tube only. G A minimum of 2 full turns of thread shall be maintained on the bead nish. A minimum of 112full turns of thread shall be maintained on the beadless nish.

TABLE 7 SP-100 Finish for Plastic Bottles

NOTE 1Top dimension in each column shown in inches. Bottom dimension in each column shown in millimetres.
TA
mm max 22 24 26 28 38 0.862 21.89 0.940 23.88 1.009 25.63 1.088 27.63 1.476 37.49 min 0.846 21.49 0.924 23.47 0.989 25.12 1.068 27.13 1.452 36.88 max 0.758 19.25 0.836 21.23 0.905 22.99 0.984 24.99 1.372 34.85 min 0.742 18.85 0.820 20.83 0.885 22.48 0.964 24.49 1.348 34.24 max 0.559 14.20 0.559 14.20 0.559 14.20 0.559 14.20 0.604 15.34 min 0.529 13.44 0.829 13.44 0.529 13.44 0.529 13.44 0.574 14.58

EA,B

HC

LIP Outside DiameterD max 0.748 19.00 0.826 20.98 0.895 22.73 0.974 24.74 1.362 34.59 min 0.732 18.59 0.810 20.57 0.875 22.22 0.954 24.23 1.338 33.98

IE,F,G
min 05.12 13.00 0.590 14.99 0.655 16.64 0.735 18.67 1.098 20.89

Helix Angle b 2498 2348 2248 2138 1378

Cutter Diameter 0.375 9.52 0.375 9.52 0.375 9.52 0.375 9.52 0.375 9.52

ThreadsH per Inch 8 8 8 8 8

A T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the container supplier and container customer as necessary. B Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the sealing system being used. C Dimension H is measured from the top of the nish to the point where diameter T, extended parallel to the centerline, intersects the shoulder. D Contour of undercut or shoulder is optional. E Unless otherwise specied, I min applies to the full length of the opening. F Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters T and E is not included. I min is specied for ller tube only. G When valve style closures are used with this nish, special consideration must be given to a specic controlled inside diameter. In addition, dimensions indicated with an asterisk (*) on Fig. 5 may be varied to ensure adequate material for nishing the inside diameter. H A minimum of 118 turns of thread shall be maintained.

TABLE 8 SP-103 Finish for Plastic Bottles

NOTE 1Top dimension in each column shown in inches. Bottom dimension in each column shown in millimetres.
mm 26 max 1.009 25.63

TA
min 0.989 25.12 max 0.905 22.99

EA,B
min 0.885 22.48 max 0.638 16.20

HC
min 0.608 15.44

LIP Outside DiameterD max min 0.895 0.875 22.73 22.22

IE,F,G
min 0.670 17.62

Helix Angle b 2248

Cutter ThreadsH Diameter per Inch 0.375 9.52 8

A T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the container supplier and container customer as necessary. B Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the sealing system being used. C Dimension H is measured from the top of the nish to the point where diameter T, extended parallel to the centerline, intersects the shoulder. D Contour of undercut or shoulder is optional. E Unless otherwise specied, I min applies to the full length of the opening. F Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters T and E is not included. I min is specied for ller tube only. G When valve style closures are used with this nish, special consideration must be given to a specic controlled inside diameter. In addition, dimensions indicated with an asterisk (*) on Fig. 5 may be varied to ensure adequate material for nishing the inside diameter. H A minimum of 118 turns of thread shall be maintained.

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TABLE 9 SP-200 Finish for Plastic Bottles

NOTE 1Top dimension in each column shown in inches. Bottom dimension in each column shown in millimetres.
TA
mm max 24 28
A

EA,B
min 0.924 23.47 1.098 27.89 max 0.832 21.13 1.010 25.65 min 0.816 20.73 0.990 25.15 max 0.809 20.55 0.809 20.55

HC
min 0.779 19.79 0.779 19.79

LIP Outside DiameterD max 0.822 20.88 1.000 25.40 min 0.806 20.47 0.980 24.89

IE,F,G
min 0.540 13.72 0.710 18.03

Helix Angle b 3278 2538

Cutter Diameter 0.375 9.52 0.375 9.52

ThreadsH per Inch 6 6

0.940 23.88 1.118 28.40

Alternate H dimensions are recognized and will be designated as SP200A: Alt. H 24 mm, 0.789/0.759 20.04/19.28 Alt. H 28 mm, 0.823/0.793 20.90/20.14 T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the container supplier and container customer, as necessary. B Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the sealing system being used. C Dimension H is measured from the top of the nish to the point where diameter T, extended parallel to the centerline, intersects the shoulder. D Contour of undercut or shoulder is optional. E Unless otherwise specied, I min applies to the full length of the opening. F Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters T and E is not included. I min is specied for ller tube only. G When valve style closures are used with this nish, special consideration must be given to a specic controlled inside diameter. In addition, dimensions indicated with asterisk (*) on Fig. 6 may be varied to ensure adequate material for nishing the inside diameter. H A minimum of 112turns of thread shall be maintained.

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E min in. in. 0.375 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 9.52 12.70 12.70 12.70 12.70 12.70 12.70 12.70 12.70 12.70 12.70 12.70 12.70 12.70 12.70 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 6 5 0.167 0.167 0.167 0.167 0.167 0.167 0.167 0.167 0.167 0.167 0.167 0.250 0.167 0.167 0.200 4.24 4.24 4.24 4.24 4.24 4.24 4.24 4.24 4.24 4.24 4.24 6.35 4.24 4.24 5.08 0.836 0.984 1.161 1.372 1.550 1.636 1.766 1.963 2.041 2.120 2.357 2.635 2.760 2.809 3.138 0.820 0.964 1.137 1.348 1.520 1.606 1.736 1.928 2.006 2.085 2.322 2.600 2.725 2.774 3.103 21.23 24.99 29.49 34.85 39.37 41.55 44.86 49.86 51.84 53.85 59.87 66.93 70.10 71.35 79.70 in. mm max in. 20.83 24.48 28.88 34.24 38.61 40.79 44.09 48.97 50.95 52.96 58.98 66.04 69.21 70.46 78.82 min in. max mm min mm 0.830 0.974 1.147 1.358 1.530 1.616 1.746 1.938 2.016 2.095 2.332 2.610 2.735 2.784 3.113 21.49 25.25 29.74 35.10 39.62 41.81 45.11 50.11 52.10 54.10 60.12 67.18 70.36 71.60 79.96 21.08 24.74 29.13 34.49 38.86 41.05 44.35 49.22 51.21 53.21 59.23 66.29 69.47 70.71 79.07 0.587 0.602 0.620 0.671 0.678 0.678 0.678 0.678 0.678 0.678 0.678 0.678 0.678 0.678 0.678 0.557 0.572 0.590 0.641 0.648 0.648 0.648 0.648 0.648 0.648 0.648 0.648 0.648 0.648 0.648 14.91 15.29 15.75 17.04 17.22 17.22 17.22 17.22 17.22 17.22 17.22 17.22 17.22 17.22 17.22 14.15 14.53 14.99 16.28 16.46 16.46 16.46 16.46 16.46 16.46 16.46 16.46 16.46 16.46 16.46 0.190 0.190 0.190 0.190 0.190 0.190 0.190 0.190 0.190 0.190 0.190 0.109 0.190 0.190 0.155 0.160 0.160 0.160 0.160 0.160 0.160 0.160 0.160 0.160 0.160 0.160 0.079 0.160 0.160 0.125 4.83 4.83 4.83 4.83 4.83 4.83 4.83 4.83 4.83 4.83 4.83 2.77 4.83 4.83 3.94 4.06 4.06 4.06 4.06 4.06 4.06 4.06 4.06 4.06 4.06 4.06 2.01 4.06 4.06 3.18 0.516 0.614 0.791 0.987 1.165 1.251 1.381 1.578 1.656 1.735 1.972 2.247 2.375 2.424 2.753 13.11 15.59 20.09 25.07 29.59 31.77 35.08 40.08 42.06 44.07 50.09 57.07 60.32 61.57 69.93 3258 2578 2318 298 1558 1498 1418 1318 1288 1258 1168 1428 158 148 198 max mm min mm max in. min in. max mm min mm max in. min in. max mm min mm min in. min mm Helix Angle b Threads per Inch mm
A

T S Pitch LIP Outside Diameter

HB

IC,D

Finish Identity max in.

Cutter Diameter

min in.

max mm

min mm

max in.

24 28 33 38 43 45 48 53 56 58 63 70 73 75 83

0.940 1.088 1.265 1.476 1.654 1.740 1.870 2.067 2.145 2.224 2.461 2.770 2.864 2.913 3.268

0.924 1.068 1.241 1.452 1.624 1.710 1.840 2.032 2.110 2.189 2.426 2.735 2.829 2.878 3.233

23.88 27.63 32.13 37.49 42.01 44.20 47.50 52.50 54.48 56.49 62.51 70.36 72.75 73.99 83.01

23.47 27.13 31.52 36.88 41.25 43.43 46.74 51.61 53.59 55.60 61.62 69.47 71.86 73.10 82.12

0.846 0.994 1.171 1.382 1.560 1.646 1.776 1.973 2.051 2.130 2.367 2.645 2.770 2.819 3.148

T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the container supplier and container customer, as necessary. Dimension H is measured from top of the nish to the point where diameter, I, extended parallel to the centerline, intersects the shoulder or bead. Unless otherwise specied, I min applies to the full length of the opening. D Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters T and E is not included. I min is specied for ller tube only.

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APPENDIX
(Nonmandatory Information) X1. ESTABLISHING PLASTIC BOTTLE FINISHES

X1.1 Objective X1.1.1 The following procedures are recommended as a guide for establishing plastic bottle nishes. The objective is to provide a basis of common understanding for all container suppliers that may be helpful to them in developing nish dimensions that fall outside the present range of nish dimensions developed and when converting glass nishes to plastic. X1.2 Determination of Finish Dimensions X1.2.1 H DimensionsTo determine H, use maximum H of closure minus compressed liner and add an amount for desirable clearance (preferably 0.015 in. or 0.38 mm). This will be minimum H. For maximum H dimensions, add 0.030 in. or 0.76 mm to minimum H. H dimension is measured from the top of the nish to the point where diameter T extended parallel to centerline intersects the bead or shoulder. X1.2.2 T and E DimensionsTo determine T and E dimensions, maintain maximum SP nish dimensions as shown in Tables 1-10, using the SP nish tolerances with corresponding neck size (millimetres). X1.2.3 T and E Dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the container supplier and container customer.

X1.2.4 I MinimumMinimum dimension must be specied. It should be recognized that this is for ller tube clearance only. X1.2.5 S DimensionAll conventional continuous thread nishes use the SP-400 S Dimension. When a pour-out nish is involved, the SP-100 nish should be used as a guide. X1.2.6 L DimensionRefer to SP-410 and SP-415 nishes where a bead is used within an H dimension. X1.2.7 Use of Internal FitmentsSpecial consideration should be given whenever controlled internal diameters are required because of use with internal tments. The controlled internal diameter must provide the required interference to satisfy the functional need. Specied T and E dimensions should be maintained after insertion of the tment. It should be noted that the tment is not a part of container S or H dimension. X1.2.8 Thread ProleThe SP-400 L style or M style prole should be utilized when continuous threads are required. X1.2.9 A minimum of 1 full turn of thread should be maintained.

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