The bottles are moderately priced and come in beautiful
motifs, designs and patterns. Some are transparent, smooth, ribbed or plain. You
also get them in different standardized sizes.
Investors interested in manufacturing hot bottles can
make good money. The person needs to invest in equipment, sourcing raw material
and registration a company.
They need to understand the manufacturing process and
international standardization provisions. To start the business you need funds,
good location and manufacturing license.
Different
Types of Hot Water Bottle
You have a huge choice of hot water bottles in the
market. They are generally built using traditional rubber or PVC. Modern types
are built with quality rubber and are built to receive hot water.
To preserve the products manufacturers add non perishable
rubber compound or less based on quality. The product needs to have the
capacity to retain heat, good insulator and durable.
The types of hot water bottle are based on their
different sizes, patterns and designs. You have novel hot water bottles, electric
bottles, transparent ribbed or smooth.
The ribbed could be on one side and smooth on the other
side. It could be ribbed on both sides, transparent, smooth or ribbed. Some are
patterned, plain or based on size and dimension.
The group, fill or capacities vary however the standard
size of a hot water bottle is 2.0L. However different sizes include 1.0L, 0.80L,
and mini 0.5Lor extra large size of 2.7L. Theses sizes are based on
availability of bottle covers or replacement stoppers.
Hot
Water Bottle Types
- novel hot water bottles
- electric bottles
- transparent ribbon or smooth
- ribbed on both sides
- transparent
- smooth
- ribbed on one side
- some are patterned
- plain hot water bottles
Raw
Materials
The raw material depends on the type of bottle. Modern
bottles are made from Indian rubber, natural rubber or PVC. Some manufacturers
include novelty designs or fabric covers. Newer products use novel things like
heat pads, polymer gel or wax. You find materials such as silicone based
material instead of the traditional runner.
Rubber
Types
- Indian rubber
- PVC
- Local rubber
- Natural rubber
Product
Safety
There is a mandatory standard for the design, performance,
labeling and construction of the product. Key requirements for product safety
include structural integrity, strength of seams.
Others are stopper leakage and pressure resistance. The
manufacturer is mandated to provide labeling that contains warning indications
and advice.
Importation
Standards
The hot water bottle must meet specified international UK
standards. The PVC should have specific thinness to avoid leakage, splits or
burns. The product is mandated to meet British standard BS 1970:2012. The
standardization covers filling requirements, none stick or blocked inside of
bottle and ability to fill to recommended capacity 30s.
Although the standardization does not cover filling
procedure the filling time depends on the filling aperture. The recommendations
are no over filling, make sure funnel empty, inspection of damaged stopper,
wear and tire.
How
to use a Hot Water Bottle
The bottle should be wrapped by a towel before use. It
must be checked for rips, splits or perished products. The products should have
appropriate labeling and cover firmly closed before use.
Don’t add very hot water and avoid sitting or lying on
the product. Don’t over fill and use a cover wrap such as a towel around the
bottle before use. It is important to maintain care when filling with hot water
and disposes of substandard products or report to regulatory authorities.
Users must make sure funnel is empty, avoid overfilling
and avoid placing anything when storage. Finally always look for British
Standardization mark. BS 1970:2012. BS 1970:2001 or BS 1970: 2006. There is
however other standardization provisions based on the country of manufacture.
Safety
Measures
1. Bottle wrapped
by a towel before use
2. Checked for rips, splits or perished products
3. Should have appropriate labeling
4. Cover firmly closed before use
5. Don’t add very hot water
6. Avoid sitting or lying on the product
7. Don’t over fill
9. Use a cover wrap
10. Care when filling with hot water
11. Dispose of substandard products
12. Make sure funnel is empty
13. Avoid placing anything on it in storage
14. British Standardization mark. BS 1970:2012. BS
1970:2001 or BS 1970: 2006.
Product
Testing
The product
testing includes visual checks, design and structural integrity check. The
manufacturer needs to test the performance and basic design.
Product
Guarantee
As a manufacturer
you need to include a product guarantee. Under the consumer guarantee act you
are mandated to provide a replacement, refund or compensate if your product is
unsafe. The consumer on their part could choose to report to a regulatory body.
Licensing
Before you acquire a manufacturing license make sure the
product conforms to standardization requirement. You must conduct quality test
through out the manufacturing stage to get the proper standardization.
You need to get a business name and register a limited
liability company. Other requirements are liability insurance and TIN number.
There are also waste disposal provisions that guide the industry.
Location
The choice of factory location depends on two factors.
You could locate the business based on availability of raw material the PVC or
on nearness to market.
Things to consider when choosing a location are
transportation, road network and utility. Make sure the factor can accommodate
equipment, warehousing and administrative office.
Marketing
The hot water bottles face serious challenge from heat blankets,
reusable hot packs and modern heating. The demand worldwide is reducing however
very cold regions still have a fair share of the market.
Top countries that use the product are Australia, Chile,
United Kingdom, and Ireland. The manufacturer needs to find active markets and
use product branding and advertising to reach potential customers.
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