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id="mw-content-text" class="mw-body-content"><script>function mfTempOpenSection(id){var block=document.getElementById("mf-section-"+id);block.className+=" open-block";block.previousSibling.className+=" open-block";}</script><div class="mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output" lang="en" dir="ltr"><section class="mf-section-0" id="mf-section-0"> <p><b>Package handles</b>, or <b>carriers</b>, are used to help people use <a href="/wiki/Packaging" title="Packaging">packaging</a>. They are designed to simplify and to improve the <a href="/wiki/Ergonomic" class="mw-redirect" title="Ergonomic">ergonomics</a> of lifting and carrying <a href="/wiki/Packaging" title="Packaging">packages</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Handles on consumer packages add convenience and help facilitate use and pouring. The effect of handles on package material costs and the packaging line efficiencies are also critical. A handle can be defined as “an accessory attached to a container or part for the purpose of holding or carrying.”<sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Sometimes a handle can be used to hang a package for dispensing or use. </p><figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Comes_in_a_paint_can_size_(1576631619).jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/22/Comes_in_a_paint_can_size_%281576631619%29.jpg/170px-Comes_in_a_paint_can_size_%281576631619%29.jpg" decoding="async" width="170" height="227" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/22/Comes_in_a_paint_can_size_%281576631619%29.jpg/255px-Comes_in_a_paint_can_size_%281576631619%29.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/22/Comes_in_a_paint_can_size_%281576631619%29.jpg/340px-Comes_in_a_paint_can_size_%281576631619%29.jpg 2x" data-file-width="1350" data-file-height="1800"></a><figcaption>Wire <a href="/wiki/Bail_handle" title="Bail handle">bail handle</a> attached to "ears" in metal paint can, used here for honey.</figcaption></figure> <p>Handles can be built into a package, sometimes in the form of <b>hand holes</b> or <b>hand holds</b>. They can also be attached to a finished complete package after filling and closing, or even at the point of purchase. </p><p>The performance and design criteria for handles are often detailed in a <a href="/wiki/Contract" title="Contract">contract</a> or <a href="/wiki/Specification" class="mw-redirect" title="Specification">specification</a>. For example handles for some US government containers are specified in Mil-Std-648.<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none"><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-1"><a href="#History"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">History</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-2"><a href="#Boxes"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Boxes</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-3"><a href="#Plastic_bottles"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Plastic bottles</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-4"><a href="#Bags"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Bags</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-5"><a href="#Multi-packs_of_beverage_containers"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Multi-packs of beverage containers</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-6"><a href="#Tape_handle"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Tape handle</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-7"><a href="#Bail_handle"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Bail handle</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-8"><a href="#Testing"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Testing</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-9"><a href="#See_also"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">See also</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-10"><a href="#References"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">References</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-11"><a href="#Further_reading"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">Further reading</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-12"><a href="#External_links"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">External links</span></a></li> </ul> </div> </section><div class="mw-heading mw-heading2 section-heading" onclick="mfTempOpenSection(1)"><span class="indicator mf-icon mf-icon-expand mf-icon--small"></span><h2 id="History">History</h2><span class="mw-editsection"> <a role="button" href="/w/index.php?title=Package_handle&action=edit&section=1" title="Edit section: History" class="cdx-button cdx-button--size-large cdx-button--fake-button cdx-button--fake-button--enabled cdx-button--icon-only cdx-button--weight-quiet "> <span class="minerva-icon minerva-icon--edit"></span> <span>edit</span> </a> </span> </div><section class="mf-section-1 collapsible-block" id="mf-section-1"> <p>People have long seen a need to have package forms which are easy for people to carry and to use. Some of these, such as <a href="/wiki/Pithos" title="Pithos">Pithos</a> and <a href="/wiki/Amphora" title="Amphora">amphora</a>,<sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> date from the Neolithic period. Handles have been formed into packages and containers such as pottery and stoneware. Wire, rope, and <a href="/wiki/Wicker" title="Wicker">wicker</a> have been added when needed. </p> <ul class="gallery mw-gallery-traditional"> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Amphora_olive-gathering_BM_B226_01.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Amphora with built in handles"><noscript><img alt="Amphora with built in handles" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9f/Amphora_olive-gathering_BM_B226_01.jpg/79px-Amphora_olive-gathering_BM_B226_01.jpg" decoding="async" width="79" height="120" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="395" data-file-height="599"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 79px;height: 120px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9f/Amphora_olive-gathering_BM_B226_01.jpg/79px-Amphora_olive-gathering_BM_B226_01.jpg" data-alt="Amphora with built in handles" data-width="79" data-height="120" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9f/Amphora_olive-gathering_BM_B226_01.jpg/119px-Amphora_olive-gathering_BM_B226_01.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9f/Amphora_olive-gathering_BM_B226_01.jpg/158px-Amphora_olive-gathering_BM_B226_01.jpg 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">Amphora with built in handles</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Study_of_a_Bearded_and_Turbaned_Man_Carrying_a_Chest_MET_DP837789.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Man carrying a wooden box or chest, 1625"><noscript><img alt="Man carrying a wooden box or chest, 1625" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8d/Study_of_a_Bearded_and_Turbaned_Man_Carrying_a_Chest_MET_DP837789.jpg/96px-Study_of_a_Bearded_and_Turbaned_Man_Carrying_a_Chest_MET_DP837789.jpg" decoding="async" width="96" height="120" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="2863" data-file-height="3584"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 96px;height: 120px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8d/Study_of_a_Bearded_and_Turbaned_Man_Carrying_a_Chest_MET_DP837789.jpg/96px-Study_of_a_Bearded_and_Turbaned_Man_Carrying_a_Chest_MET_DP837789.jpg" data-alt="Man carrying a wooden box or chest, 1625" data-width="96" data-height="120" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8d/Study_of_a_Bearded_and_Turbaned_Man_Carrying_a_Chest_MET_DP837789.jpg/144px-Study_of_a_Bearded_and_Turbaned_Man_Carrying_a_Chest_MET_DP837789.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8d/Study_of_a_Bearded_and_Turbaned_Man_Carrying_a_Chest_MET_DP837789.jpg/192px-Study_of_a_Bearded_and_Turbaned_Man_Carrying_a_Chest_MET_DP837789.jpg 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">Man carrying a wooden box or chest, 1625</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Portugal._(A_man_carrying_a_jug.)_-_NARA_-_541753.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Man carrying a jug with woven wicker handle. Portugal, 1950"><noscript><img alt="Man carrying a jug with woven wicker handle. Portugal, 1950" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8e/Portugal._%28A_man_carrying_a_jug.%29_-_NARA_-_541753.jpg/100px-Portugal._%28A_man_carrying_a_jug.%29_-_NARA_-_541753.jpg" decoding="async" width="100" height="120" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="1641" data-file-height="1962"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 100px;height: 120px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8e/Portugal._%28A_man_carrying_a_jug.%29_-_NARA_-_541753.jpg/100px-Portugal._%28A_man_carrying_a_jug.%29_-_NARA_-_541753.jpg" data-alt="Man carrying a jug with woven wicker handle. Portugal, 1950" data-width="100" data-height="120" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8e/Portugal._%28A_man_carrying_a_jug.%29_-_NARA_-_541753.jpg/150px-Portugal._%28A_man_carrying_a_jug.%29_-_NARA_-_541753.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8e/Portugal._%28A_man_carrying_a_jug.%29_-_NARA_-_541753.jpg/201px-Portugal._%28A_man_carrying_a_jug.%29_-_NARA_-_541753.jpg 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">Man carrying a jug with woven wicker handle. Portugal, 1950</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Jerrycan_20180507.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Jerrycan of fuel, WWII. Middle handle for empty can; two outer handles for two people carrying full can."><noscript><img alt="Jerrycan of fuel, WWII. Middle handle for empty can; two outer handles for two people carrying full can." src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0b/Jerrycan_20180507.jpg/120px-Jerrycan_20180507.jpg" decoding="async" width="120" height="90" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="4592" data-file-height="3448"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 120px;height: 90px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0b/Jerrycan_20180507.jpg/120px-Jerrycan_20180507.jpg" data-alt="Jerrycan of fuel, WWII. Middle handle for empty can; two outer handles for two people carrying full can." data-width="120" data-height="90" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0b/Jerrycan_20180507.jpg/180px-Jerrycan_20180507.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0b/Jerrycan_20180507.jpg/240px-Jerrycan_20180507.jpg 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><a href="/wiki/Jerrycan" title="Jerrycan">Jerrycan</a> of fuel, WWII. Middle handle for empty can; two outer handles for two people carrying full can.</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:BicyclesMilkChurnsKolkata_gobeirne.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Handles on metal milk churns allow easy carrying"><noscript><img alt="Handles on metal milk churns allow easy carrying" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/BicyclesMilkChurnsKolkata_gobeirne.jpg/120px-BicyclesMilkChurnsKolkata_gobeirne.jpg" decoding="async" width="120" height="90" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="1750" data-file-height="1312"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 120px;height: 90px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/BicyclesMilkChurnsKolkata_gobeirne.jpg/120px-BicyclesMilkChurnsKolkata_gobeirne.jpg" data-alt="Handles on metal milk churns allow easy carrying" data-width="120" data-height="90" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/BicyclesMilkChurnsKolkata_gobeirne.jpg/180px-BicyclesMilkChurnsKolkata_gobeirne.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/BicyclesMilkChurnsKolkata_gobeirne.jpg/240px-BicyclesMilkChurnsKolkata_gobeirne.jpg 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">Handles on metal milk churns allow easy carrying</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Red_Wing_Pottery_Jug_2006_110_1.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Stoneware jug"><noscript><img alt="Stoneware jug" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/66/Red_Wing_Pottery_Jug_2006_110_1.jpg/82px-Red_Wing_Pottery_Jug_2006_110_1.jpg" decoding="async" width="82" height="120" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="440" data-file-height="640"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 82px;height: 120px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/66/Red_Wing_Pottery_Jug_2006_110_1.jpg/82px-Red_Wing_Pottery_Jug_2006_110_1.jpg" data-alt="Stoneware jug" data-width="82" data-height="120" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/66/Red_Wing_Pottery_Jug_2006_110_1.jpg/124px-Red_Wing_Pottery_Jug_2006_110_1.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/66/Red_Wing_Pottery_Jug_2006_110_1.jpg/165px-Red_Wing_Pottery_Jug_2006_110_1.jpg 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><a href="/wiki/Stoneware" title="Stoneware">Stoneware</a> jug</div> </li> </ul> </section><div class="mw-heading mw-heading2 section-heading" onclick="mfTempOpenSection(2)"><span class="indicator mf-icon mf-icon-expand mf-icon--small"></span><h2 id="Boxes">Boxes</h2><span class="mw-editsection"> <a role="button" href="/w/index.php?title=Package_handle&action=edit&section=2" title="Edit section: Boxes" class="cdx-button cdx-button--size-large cdx-button--fake-button cdx-button--fake-button--enabled cdx-button--icon-only cdx-button--weight-quiet "> <span class="minerva-icon minerva-icon--edit"></span> <span>edit</span> </a> </span> </div><section class="mf-section-2 collapsible-block" id="mf-section-2"> <p><a href="/wiki/Wooden_box" title="Wooden box">Wooden boxes</a> often have hand holes or attached metal handles to facilitate handling. <a href="/wiki/Tin_box" title="Tin box">Steel boxes</a> also frequently have attached handles or hinged bails. </p><p><a href="/wiki/Corrugated_box" class="mw-redirect" title="Corrugated box">Corrugated boxes</a> can have hand holes die-cut into the ends to assist material handling tasks.<sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Several designs are in use.<sup id="cite_ref-9" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-9"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Care must also be taken for the hand holes not to weaken the strength of the box.<sup id="cite_ref-11" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-11"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-12" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-12"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>12<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-13" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-13"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>13<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Depending on the contents and the degree of handling required, reinforcement is sometimes needed to prevent tearing. Reinforcing tapes, whether pressure -sensitive or heat-activated, can be applied to boxes in the vicinity of hand holes.<sup id="cite_ref-14" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-14"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>14<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-15" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-15"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>15<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Separate plastic or composite fitments are also available for corrugated boxes.<sup id="cite_ref-16" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-16"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>16<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-17" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-17"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>17<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <ul class="gallery mw-gallery-traditional"> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Bananenkiste.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Telescope box used for bananas. Note hand holes and ventilation holes"><noscript><img alt="Telescope box used for bananas. Note hand holes and ventilation holes" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2f/Bananenkiste.jpg/120px-Bananenkiste.jpg" decoding="async" width="120" height="89" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="1300" data-file-height="964"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 120px;height: 89px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2f/Bananenkiste.jpg/120px-Bananenkiste.jpg" data-alt="Telescope box used for bananas. Note hand holes and ventilation holes" data-width="120" data-height="89" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2f/Bananenkiste.jpg/180px-Bananenkiste.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2f/Bananenkiste.jpg/240px-Bananenkiste.jpg 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">Telescope box used for bananas. Note hand holes and ventilation holes</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:USS_Blue_Ridge_preparations_150226-N-KL617-069.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Handles on a metal ammunition box"><noscript><img alt="Handles on a metal ammunition box" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/USS_Blue_Ridge_preparations_150226-N-KL617-069.jpg/120px-USS_Blue_Ridge_preparations_150226-N-KL617-069.jpg" decoding="async" width="120" height="86" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="5622" data-file-height="4016"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 120px;height: 86px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/USS_Blue_Ridge_preparations_150226-N-KL617-069.jpg/120px-USS_Blue_Ridge_preparations_150226-N-KL617-069.jpg" data-alt="Handles on a metal ammunition box" data-width="120" data-height="86" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/USS_Blue_Ridge_preparations_150226-N-KL617-069.jpg/180px-USS_Blue_Ridge_preparations_150226-N-KL617-069.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/USS_Blue_Ridge_preparations_150226-N-KL617-069.jpg/240px-USS_Blue_Ridge_preparations_150226-N-KL617-069.jpg 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">Handles on a metal ammunition box</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Mykonos,_Greece_(5718504843).jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Boxes of Greek laundry detergent with handles"><noscript><img alt="Boxes of Greek laundry detergent with handles" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/90/Mykonos%2C_Greece_%285718504843%29.jpg/80px-Mykonos%2C_Greece_%285718504843%29.jpg" decoding="async" width="80" height="120" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="2688" data-file-height="4032"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 80px;height: 120px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/90/Mykonos%2C_Greece_%285718504843%29.jpg/80px-Mykonos%2C_Greece_%285718504843%29.jpg" data-alt="Boxes of Greek laundry detergent with handles" data-width="80" data-height="120" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/90/Mykonos%2C_Greece_%285718504843%29.jpg/120px-Mykonos%2C_Greece_%285718504843%29.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/90/Mykonos%2C_Greece_%285718504843%29.jpg/160px-Mykonos%2C_Greece_%285718504843%29.jpg 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">Boxes of Greek laundry detergent with handles</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:New_Orleans_Farmers_Market_Uptown_Aug_2011_Creole_Tomatoes.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Corrugated tray of tomatoes at a farmers market"><noscript><img alt="Corrugated tray of tomatoes at a farmers market" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d8/New_Orleans_Farmers_Market_Uptown_Aug_2011_Creole_Tomatoes.jpg/90px-New_Orleans_Farmers_Market_Uptown_Aug_2011_Creole_Tomatoes.jpg" decoding="async" width="90" height="120" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="3000" data-file-height="4000"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 90px;height: 120px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d8/New_Orleans_Farmers_Market_Uptown_Aug_2011_Creole_Tomatoes.jpg/90px-New_Orleans_Farmers_Market_Uptown_Aug_2011_Creole_Tomatoes.jpg" data-alt="Corrugated tray of tomatoes at a farmers market" data-width="90" data-height="120" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d8/New_Orleans_Farmers_Market_Uptown_Aug_2011_Creole_Tomatoes.jpg/135px-New_Orleans_Farmers_Market_Uptown_Aug_2011_Creole_Tomatoes.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d8/New_Orleans_Farmers_Market_Uptown_Aug_2011_Creole_Tomatoes.jpg/180px-New_Orleans_Farmers_Market_Uptown_Aug_2011_Creole_Tomatoes.jpg 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">Corrugated tray of tomatoes at a farmers market</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:L%C3%A5dvin.JPG" class="mw-file-description" title="Box wine with a plastic handle inserted into holes in the top of the corrugated box"><noscript><img alt="Box wine with a plastic handle inserted into holes in the top of the corrugated box" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cc/L%C3%A5dvin.JPG/80px-L%C3%A5dvin.JPG" decoding="async" width="80" height="120" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="667" data-file-height="1000"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 80px;height: 120px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cc/L%C3%A5dvin.JPG/80px-L%C3%A5dvin.JPG" data-alt="Box wine with a plastic handle inserted into holes in the top of the corrugated box" data-width="80" data-height="120" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cc/L%C3%A5dvin.JPG/120px-L%C3%A5dvin.JPG 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cc/L%C3%A5dvin.JPG/160px-L%C3%A5dvin.JPG 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><a href="/wiki/Box_wine" title="Box wine">Box wine</a> with a plastic handle inserted into holes in the top of the corrugated box</div> </li> </ul> </section><div class="mw-heading mw-heading2 section-heading" onclick="mfTempOpenSection(3)"><span class="indicator mf-icon mf-icon-expand mf-icon--small"></span><h2 id="Plastic_bottles">Plastic bottles</h2><span class="mw-editsection"> <a role="button" href="/w/index.php?title=Package_handle&action=edit&section=3" title="Edit section: Plastic bottles" class="cdx-button cdx-button--size-large cdx-button--fake-button cdx-button--fake-button--enabled cdx-button--icon-only cdx-button--weight-quiet "> <span class="minerva-icon minerva-icon--edit"></span> <span>edit</span> </a> </span> </div><section class="mf-section-3 collapsible-block" id="mf-section-3"> <p>Many <a href="/wiki/Plastic_containers" class="mw-redirect" title="Plastic containers">plastic containers</a> have built in handles. Plastic shipping containers and storage tubs often have handles moulded into them. Consumer blow moulded containers often have integral handles or are shaped to facilitate grasping.<sup id="cite_ref-18" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-18"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>18<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-19" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-19"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>19<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> <a href="/wiki/Hot_water_bottle" title="Hot water bottle">Hot water bottles</a> often have a handle or hole for hanging. </p> <ul class="gallery mw-gallery-traditional"> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:HK_Parkn_Shop_Pearl_River_Bridge_Light_Soy_Sauce_1.8_Litre_plastic_container_Jan-2013.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="bulk soy sauce with handle on top"><noscript><img alt="bulk soy sauce with handle on top" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ca/HK_Parkn_Shop_Pearl_River_Bridge_Light_Soy_Sauce_1.8_Litre_plastic_container_Jan-2013.jpg/120px-HK_Parkn_Shop_Pearl_River_Bridge_Light_Soy_Sauce_1.8_Litre_plastic_container_Jan-2013.jpg" decoding="async" width="120" height="90" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="1600" data-file-height="1200"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 120px;height: 90px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ca/HK_Parkn_Shop_Pearl_River_Bridge_Light_Soy_Sauce_1.8_Litre_plastic_container_Jan-2013.jpg/120px-HK_Parkn_Shop_Pearl_River_Bridge_Light_Soy_Sauce_1.8_Litre_plastic_container_Jan-2013.jpg" data-alt="bulk soy sauce with handle on top" data-width="120" data-height="90" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ca/HK_Parkn_Shop_Pearl_River_Bridge_Light_Soy_Sauce_1.8_Litre_plastic_container_Jan-2013.jpg/180px-HK_Parkn_Shop_Pearl_River_Bridge_Light_Soy_Sauce_1.8_Litre_plastic_container_Jan-2013.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ca/HK_Parkn_Shop_Pearl_River_Bridge_Light_Soy_Sauce_1.8_Litre_plastic_container_Jan-2013.jpg/240px-HK_Parkn_Shop_Pearl_River_Bridge_Light_Soy_Sauce_1.8_Litre_plastic_container_Jan-2013.jpg 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">bulk soy sauce with handle on top</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Borie_del_s%C3%A8rre.JPG" class="mw-file-description" title="Blow molded plastic bottle of milk with indentations for a handle"><noscript><img alt="Blow molded plastic bottle of milk with indentations for a handle" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Borie_del_s%C3%A8rre.JPG/101px-Borie_del_s%C3%A8rre.JPG" decoding="async" width="101" height="120" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="2591" data-file-height="3073"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 101px;height: 120px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Borie_del_s%C3%A8rre.JPG/101px-Borie_del_s%C3%A8rre.JPG" data-alt="Blow molded plastic bottle of milk with indentations for a handle" data-width="101" data-height="120" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Borie_del_s%C3%A8rre.JPG/152px-Borie_del_s%C3%A8rre.JPG 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Borie_del_s%C3%A8rre.JPG/202px-Borie_del_s%C3%A8rre.JPG 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">Blow molded plastic bottle of milk with indentations for a handle</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Bottle_of_milk.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="HDPE plastic bottle of milk, one US gallon"><noscript><img alt="HDPE plastic bottle of milk, one US gallon" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9c/Bottle_of_milk.jpg/83px-Bottle_of_milk.jpg" decoding="async" width="83" height="120" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="738" data-file-height="1065"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 83px;height: 120px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9c/Bottle_of_milk.jpg/83px-Bottle_of_milk.jpg" data-alt="HDPE plastic bottle of milk, one US gallon" data-width="83" data-height="120" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9c/Bottle_of_milk.jpg/125px-Bottle_of_milk.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9c/Bottle_of_milk.jpg/166px-Bottle_of_milk.jpg 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">HDPE plastic bottle of milk, one US gallon </div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Bottled_Zamzam_water_-_Flickr_-_Al_Jazeera_English.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="large reusable plastic bottles of water"><noscript><img alt="large reusable plastic bottles of water" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/25/Bottled_Zamzam_water_-_Flickr_-_Al_Jazeera_English.jpg/120px-Bottled_Zamzam_water_-_Flickr_-_Al_Jazeera_English.jpg" decoding="async" width="120" height="80" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="3888" data-file-height="2592"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 120px;height: 80px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/25/Bottled_Zamzam_water_-_Flickr_-_Al_Jazeera_English.jpg/120px-Bottled_Zamzam_water_-_Flickr_-_Al_Jazeera_English.jpg" data-alt="large reusable plastic bottles of water" data-width="120" data-height="80" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/25/Bottled_Zamzam_water_-_Flickr_-_Al_Jazeera_English.jpg/180px-Bottled_Zamzam_water_-_Flickr_-_Al_Jazeera_English.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/25/Bottled_Zamzam_water_-_Flickr_-_Al_Jazeera_English.jpg/240px-Bottled_Zamzam_water_-_Flickr_-_Al_Jazeera_English.jpg 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">large reusable plastic bottles of water</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Enzymatic_drain_cleaner.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Drain cleaner with convenience handle"><noscript><img alt="Drain cleaner with convenience handle" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/58/Enzymatic_drain_cleaner.jpg/56px-Enzymatic_drain_cleaner.jpg" decoding="async" width="56" height="120" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="828" data-file-height="1752"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 56px;height: 120px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/58/Enzymatic_drain_cleaner.jpg/56px-Enzymatic_drain_cleaner.jpg" data-alt="Drain cleaner with convenience handle" data-width="56" data-height="120" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/58/Enzymatic_drain_cleaner.jpg/85px-Enzymatic_drain_cleaner.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/58/Enzymatic_drain_cleaner.jpg/113px-Enzymatic_drain_cleaner.jpg 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">Drain cleaner with convenience handle</div> </li> </ul> <p>Separate handles are sometimes added to a bottle, usually around the neck at the closure. This simplifies the bottle forming process and can allow use of lighter weight bottles. Several methods have been developed.<sup id="cite_ref-20" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-20"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>20<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-21" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-21"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>21<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-22" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-22"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>22<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-23" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-23"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>23<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-24" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-24"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>24<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <ul class="gallery mw-gallery-traditional"> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Plastic_bottle_with_handle.tif" class="mw-file-description" title="bottle of apple juice with added handle"><noscript><img alt="bottle of apple juice with added handle" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a2/Plastic_bottle_with_handle.tif/lossy-page1-90px-Plastic_bottle_with_handle.tif.jpg" decoding="async" width="90" height="120" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="3024" data-file-height="4032"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 90px;height: 120px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a2/Plastic_bottle_with_handle.tif/lossy-page1-90px-Plastic_bottle_with_handle.tif.jpg" data-alt="bottle of apple juice with added handle" data-width="90" data-height="120" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a2/Plastic_bottle_with_handle.tif/lossy-page1-135px-Plastic_bottle_with_handle.tif.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a2/Plastic_bottle_with_handle.tif/lossy-page1-180px-Plastic_bottle_with_handle.tif.jpg 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">bottle of apple juice with added handle</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Water_bottle_with_handle.tif" class="mw-file-description" title="PETE water bottle with attached handle"><noscript><img alt="PETE water bottle with attached handle" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Water_bottle_with_handle.tif/lossy-page1-90px-Water_bottle_with_handle.tif.jpg" decoding="async" width="90" height="120" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="3024" data-file-height="4032"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 90px;height: 120px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Water_bottle_with_handle.tif/lossy-page1-90px-Water_bottle_with_handle.tif.jpg" data-alt="PETE water bottle with attached handle" data-width="90" data-height="120" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Water_bottle_with_handle.tif/lossy-page1-135px-Water_bottle_with_handle.tif.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Water_bottle_with_handle.tif/lossy-page1-180px-Water_bottle_with_handle.tif.jpg 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">PETE water bottle with attached handle</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:PakTechTK.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Clip used to join two spray bottles and to provide a handle"><noscript><img alt="Clip used to join two spray bottles and to provide a handle" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d0/PakTechTK.jpg/85px-PakTechTK.jpg" decoding="async" width="85" height="120" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="2100" data-file-height="2956"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 85px;height: 120px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d0/PakTechTK.jpg/85px-PakTechTK.jpg" data-alt="Clip used to join two spray bottles and to provide a handle" data-width="85" data-height="120" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d0/PakTechTK.jpg/128px-PakTechTK.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d0/PakTechTK.jpg/170px-PakTechTK.jpg 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">Clip used to join two spray bottles and to provide a handle</div> </li> </ul> </section><div class="mw-heading mw-heading2 section-heading" onclick="mfTempOpenSection(4)"><span class="indicator mf-icon mf-icon-expand mf-icon--small"></span><h2 id="Bags">Bags</h2><span class="mw-editsection"> <a role="button" href="/w/index.php?title=Package_handle&action=edit&section=4" title="Edit section: Bags" class="cdx-button cdx-button--size-large cdx-button--fake-button cdx-button--fake-button--enabled cdx-button--icon-only cdx-button--weight-quiet "> <span class="minerva-icon minerva-icon--edit"></span> <span>edit</span> </a> </span> </div><section class="mf-section-4 collapsible-block" id="mf-section-4"> <p>Many types of bags have handles to assist in carrying them. Paper, fabric, and plastic shopping bags frequently have handes to assist shoppers carry difficult loads. Large bulk bags can have lifting straps or hand-holds to allow people or equipment to lift or stabilize the load. </p> <ul class="gallery mw-gallery-traditional"> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Nordic_Climate_Solutions_2009-09-09.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Kraft paper bags with handles"><noscript><img alt="Kraft paper bags with handles" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Nordic_Climate_Solutions_2009-09-09.jpg/120px-Nordic_Climate_Solutions_2009-09-09.jpg" decoding="async" width="120" height="80" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="4256" data-file-height="2832"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 120px;height: 80px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Nordic_Climate_Solutions_2009-09-09.jpg/120px-Nordic_Climate_Solutions_2009-09-09.jpg" data-alt="Kraft paper bags with handles" data-width="120" data-height="80" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Nordic_Climate_Solutions_2009-09-09.jpg/180px-Nordic_Climate_Solutions_2009-09-09.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Nordic_Climate_Solutions_2009-09-09.jpg/240px-Nordic_Climate_Solutions_2009-09-09.jpg 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">Kraft paper bags with handles</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Blue_reusable_shopping_bag.JPG" class="mw-file-description" title="A blue reusable shopping bag"><noscript><img alt="A blue reusable shopping bag" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c5/Blue_reusable_shopping_bag.JPG/102px-Blue_reusable_shopping_bag.JPG" decoding="async" width="102" height="120" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="2012" data-file-height="2376"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 102px;height: 120px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c5/Blue_reusable_shopping_bag.JPG/102px-Blue_reusable_shopping_bag.JPG" data-alt="A blue reusable shopping bag" data-width="102" data-height="120" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c5/Blue_reusable_shopping_bag.JPG/152px-Blue_reusable_shopping_bag.JPG 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c5/Blue_reusable_shopping_bag.JPG/203px-Blue_reusable_shopping_bag.JPG 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">A blue reusable shopping bag</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Handle_in_plastic_bag.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Plastic bag of water softener salt; handle die-cut through the thick plastic to allow carrying"><noscript><img alt="Plastic bag of water softener salt; handle die-cut through the thick plastic to allow carrying" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fb/Handle_in_plastic_bag.jpg/120px-Handle_in_plastic_bag.jpg" decoding="async" width="120" height="90" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="4032" data-file-height="3024"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 120px;height: 90px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fb/Handle_in_plastic_bag.jpg/120px-Handle_in_plastic_bag.jpg" data-alt="Plastic bag of water softener salt; handle die-cut through the thick plastic to allow carrying" data-width="120" data-height="90" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fb/Handle_in_plastic_bag.jpg/180px-Handle_in_plastic_bag.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fb/Handle_in_plastic_bag.jpg/240px-Handle_in_plastic_bag.jpg 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">Plastic bag of water softener salt; handle die-cut through the thick plastic to allow carrying</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Big_bag.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="FIBC: bulk bag with lifting straps"><noscript><img alt="FIBC: bulk bag with lifting straps" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5b/Big_bag.jpg/120px-Big_bag.jpg" decoding="async" width="120" height="90" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="890" data-file-height="668"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 120px;height: 90px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5b/Big_bag.jpg/120px-Big_bag.jpg" data-alt="FIBC: bulk bag with lifting straps" data-width="120" data-height="90" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5b/Big_bag.jpg/180px-Big_bag.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5b/Big_bag.jpg/240px-Big_bag.jpg 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><a href="/wiki/Flexible_intermediate_bulk_container" title="Flexible intermediate bulk container">FIBC</a>: bulk bag with lifting straps</div> </li> </ul> </section><div class="mw-heading mw-heading2 section-heading" onclick="mfTempOpenSection(5)"><span class="indicator mf-icon mf-icon-expand mf-icon--small"></span><h2 id="Multi-packs_of_beverage_containers">Multi-packs of beverage containers</h2><span class="mw-editsection"> <a role="button" href="/w/index.php?title=Package_handle&action=edit&section=5" title="Edit section: Multi-packs of beverage containers" class="cdx-button cdx-button--size-large cdx-button--fake-button cdx-button--fake-button--enabled cdx-button--icon-only cdx-button--weight-quiet "> <span class="minerva-icon minerva-icon--edit"></span> <span>edit</span> </a> </span> </div><section class="mf-section-5 collapsible-block" id="mf-section-5"> <p>Shrink wrapped <a href="/wiki/Multi-pack" title="Multi-pack">Multi-packs</a> often have open ends (bulls eyes) which can be used as handles. Methods are available to reinforce the film, if needed.<sup id="cite_ref-25" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-25"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>25<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-26" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-26"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>26<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Handles are often used on beverage carriers. </p> <ul class="gallery mw-gallery-traditional"> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Shrink_wrapped_case_of_bottles.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Shrink wrapped pack of bottles with ends (bulls eyes) as handles"><noscript><img alt="Shrink wrapped pack of bottles with ends (bulls eyes) as handles" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/db/Shrink_wrapped_case_of_bottles.jpg/120px-Shrink_wrapped_case_of_bottles.jpg" decoding="async" width="120" height="90" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="4032" data-file-height="3024"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 120px;height: 90px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/db/Shrink_wrapped_case_of_bottles.jpg/120px-Shrink_wrapped_case_of_bottles.jpg" data-alt="Shrink wrapped pack of bottles with ends (bulls eyes) as handles" data-width="120" data-height="90" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/db/Shrink_wrapped_case_of_bottles.jpg/180px-Shrink_wrapped_case_of_bottles.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/db/Shrink_wrapped_case_of_bottles.jpg/240px-Shrink_wrapped_case_of_bottles.jpg 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">Shrink wrapped pack of bottles with ends (bulls eyes) as handles</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Dr_Pepper_Israeli_6Pack.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Six-pack rings for beverage cans"><noscript><img alt="Six-pack rings for beverage cans" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/Dr_Pepper_Israeli_6Pack.jpg/120px-Dr_Pepper_Israeli_6Pack.jpg" decoding="async" width="120" height="90" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="1280" data-file-height="960"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 120px;height: 90px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/Dr_Pepper_Israeli_6Pack.jpg/120px-Dr_Pepper_Israeli_6Pack.jpg" data-alt="Six-pack rings for beverage cans" data-width="120" data-height="90" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/Dr_Pepper_Israeli_6Pack.jpg/180px-Dr_Pepper_Israeli_6Pack.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/Dr_Pepper_Israeli_6Pack.jpg/240px-Dr_Pepper_Israeli_6Pack.jpg 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><a href="/wiki/Six-pack_rings" title="Six-pack rings">Six-pack rings</a> for beverage cans</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Mexicali_Beer_6_Pack.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Paperboard basket"><noscript><img alt="Paperboard basket" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e7/Mexicali_Beer_6_Pack.jpg/89px-Mexicali_Beer_6_Pack.jpg" decoding="async" width="89" height="120" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="535" data-file-height="719"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 89px;height: 120px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e7/Mexicali_Beer_6_Pack.jpg/89px-Mexicali_Beer_6_Pack.jpg" data-alt="Paperboard basket" data-width="89" data-height="120" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e7/Mexicali_Beer_6_Pack.jpg/134px-Mexicali_Beer_6_Pack.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e7/Mexicali_Beer_6_Pack.jpg/178px-Mexicali_Beer_6_Pack.jpg 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">Paperboard basket</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:CiderSixHuejotzingo.JPG" class="mw-file-description" title="Plastic six-pack carrier"><noscript><img alt="Plastic six-pack carrier" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/13/CiderSixHuejotzingo.JPG/120px-CiderSixHuejotzingo.JPG" decoding="async" width="120" height="80" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="3872" data-file-height="2592"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 120px;height: 80px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/13/CiderSixHuejotzingo.JPG/120px-CiderSixHuejotzingo.JPG" data-alt="Plastic six-pack carrier" data-width="120" data-height="80" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/13/CiderSixHuejotzingo.JPG/180px-CiderSixHuejotzingo.JPG 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/13/CiderSixHuejotzingo.JPG/240px-CiderSixHuejotzingo.JPG 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">Plastic six-pack carrier</div> </li> </ul> </section><div class="mw-heading mw-heading2 section-heading" onclick="mfTempOpenSection(6)"><span class="indicator mf-icon mf-icon-expand mf-icon--small"></span><h2 id="Tape_handle">Tape handle</h2><span class="mw-editsection"> <a role="button" href="/w/index.php?title=Package_handle&action=edit&section=6" title="Edit section: Tape handle" class="cdx-button cdx-button--size-large cdx-button--fake-button cdx-button--fake-button--enabled cdx-button--icon-only cdx-button--weight-quiet "> <span class="minerva-icon minerva-icon--edit"></span> <span>edit</span> </a> </span> </div><section class="mf-section-6 collapsible-block" id="mf-section-6"> <figure typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Water_bottles_with_tape_handle.png" class="mw-file-description"><noscript><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/be/Water_bottles_with_tape_handle.png/170px-Water_bottles_with_tape_handle.png" decoding="async" width="170" height="175" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="2938" data-file-height="3024"></noscript><span class="lazy-image-placeholder" style="width: 170px;height: 175px;" data-mw-src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/be/Water_bottles_with_tape_handle.png/170px-Water_bottles_with_tape_handle.png" data-width="170" data-height="175" data-srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/be/Water_bottles_with_tape_handle.png/255px-Water_bottles_with_tape_handle.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/be/Water_bottles_with_tape_handle.png/340px-Water_bottles_with_tape_handle.png 2x" data-class="mw-file-element"> </span></a><figcaption>Six 1.5 L water bottles with tape handle. Transparent tape and red foam applied to flat shrink film prior to application to bottles. Subsequent shrinking tightens film and raises handle.</figcaption></figure> <p><a href="/wiki/Pressure_sensitive_tape" class="mw-redirect" title="Pressure sensitive tape">Pressure sensitive tape</a> is often used as a handle: <a href="/wiki/Filament_tape" title="Filament tape">filament tape</a> or heavy-duty <a href="/wiki/Plastic_film" title="Plastic film">plastic film</a> backed tapes (polypropylene or polyester). A loop can be applied over a package with paper or film used to cover the adhesive in the center portion. </p><p>Another example with a <a href="/wiki/Shrink_film" class="mw-redirect" title="Shrink film">shrink film</a> package is for a tape to be applied to a film with slits cut in the film on either side of the tape. When the film shrinks, the tape does not and a handle is formed.<sup id="cite_ref-27" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-27"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>27<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> More common ( shown in photo) is for a tape strip with center portion matted out to be applied to shrink film prior to wrapping items. Again, the film shrinks but the tape does not, raising the matted out portion. </p><p>PSA tape handles can be built into a box or bag structure or can also be added after package completion.<sup id="cite_ref-28" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-28"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>28<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Specialized application machinery is sometimes available.<sup id="cite_ref-29" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-29"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>29<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> </section><div class="mw-heading mw-heading2 section-heading" onclick="mfTempOpenSection(7)"><span class="indicator mf-icon mf-icon-expand mf-icon--small"></span><h2 id="Bail_handle">Bail handle</h2><span class="mw-editsection"> <a role="button" href="/w/index.php?title=Package_handle&action=edit&section=7" title="Edit section: Bail handle" class="cdx-button cdx-button--size-large cdx-button--fake-button cdx-button--fake-button--enabled cdx-button--icon-only cdx-button--weight-quiet "> <span class="minerva-icon minerva-icon--edit"></span> <span>edit</span> </a> </span> </div><section class="mf-section-7 collapsible-block" id="mf-section-7"> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1236090951">.mw-parser-output .hatnote{font-style:italic}.mw-parser-output div.hatnote{padding-left:1.6em;margin-bottom:0.5em}.mw-parser-output .hatnote i{font-style:normal}.mw-parser-output .hatnote+link+.hatnote{margin-top:-0.5em}@media print{body.ns-0 .mw-parser-output .hatnote{display:none!important}}</style><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/Bail_handle" title="Bail handle">Bail handle</a></div> <p>A bail handle consists of an open loop with ends attached to the item or package, sometimes to fixed mounts or ears. Several designs are available: bails are typically made of metal (wire) or plastic. It is a type of package handle which may be used for carrying or hanging items such as cans, pails, or jars. </p> </section><div class="mw-heading mw-heading2 section-heading" onclick="mfTempOpenSection(8)"><span class="indicator mf-icon mf-icon-expand mf-icon--small"></span><h2 id="Testing">Testing</h2><span class="mw-editsection"> <a role="button" href="/w/index.php?title=Package_handle&action=edit&section=8" title="Edit section: Testing" class="cdx-button cdx-button--size-large cdx-button--fake-button cdx-button--fake-button--enabled cdx-button--icon-only cdx-button--weight-quiet "> <span class="minerva-icon minerva-icon--edit"></span> <span>edit</span> </a> </span> </div><section class="mf-section-8 collapsible-block" id="mf-section-8"> <p>Several <a href="/wiki/Package_testing" title="Package testing">package testing</a> options are available to <a href="/wiki/Packaging_engineer" class="mw-redirect" title="Packaging engineer">packaging engineers</a> to help determine the suitability of package handles. </p><p>People can be used directly in an evaluation. Several different people can carry (and even abuse) handle and package options for subjective ratings. These can be compiled in a report.<sup id="cite_ref-30" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-30"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>30<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>More objective laboratory procedures are also used. <a href="/wiki/Test_fixture" title="Test fixture">Fixtured</a> ‘’hands’’ of various designs are used to hold a handle (sometimes two handles for a box). <a href="/wiki/ASTM_International" title="ASTM International">ASTM International</a> D6804, Standard Guide for Hand Hole Design in Corrugated Boxes, describes “jerk testing’’ by modified drop test procedures or use of the constant pull rates of a <a href="/wiki/Universal_testing_machine" title="Universal testing machine">Universal testing machine</a>. ASTM F852, Specification for Portable Gasoline, Kerosene, and Diesel Containers for Consumer Use, requires severe "jerk testing" of the handle. These test procedures are also used on other types of packages.<sup id="cite_ref-31" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-31"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>31<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-32" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-32"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>32<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Other test procedures are conducted with a static force by hanging a heavily loaded package for an extended time or even using a <a href="/wiki/Centrifuge" title="Centrifuge">centrifuge</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-33" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-33"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>33<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-34" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-34"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>34<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> </section><div class="mw-heading mw-heading2 section-heading" onclick="mfTempOpenSection(9)"><span class="indicator mf-icon mf-icon-expand 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