tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post3711162108441613752..comments2024-03-28T23:22:41.774-05:00Comments on TYWKIWDBI ("Tai-Wiki-Widbee"): About those dimples on the sides of milk jugs - updatedMinnesotastanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01382888179579245181noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-16029588783340140122020-07-08T07:07:24.537-05:002020-07-08T07:07:24.537-05:00The reason they are there if the jug is filled rig...The reason they are there if the jug is filled right after molding it is a little bigger and they will put a plug in side to make sure the volume to fill is the same as a jug they fill several days later.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-58033060551440963572020-06-05T07:44:08.435-05:002020-06-05T07:44:08.435-05:00I think your theory is correct..I think your theory is correct..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10903687571166977253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-68940490856727881942019-08-17T08:03:14.917-05:002019-08-17T08:03:14.917-05:00I wonder if the blowout was not due to intentional...I wonder if the blowout was not due to intentional design, but to the fact that the bending to form the dimple might have meant a weakened seam?AaronShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263323475384069306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-40213934841817646152019-08-16T15:19:49.652-05:002019-08-16T15:19:49.652-05:00Per Wiki, the dents are for volume control. https:...Per Wiki, the dents are for volume control. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_milk_containerNursery Road Bridge Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12633934932393140553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-11262890170661579652019-08-16T12:20:05.936-05:002019-08-16T12:20:05.936-05:00I don't understand. Without those dimples the ...I don't understand. Without those dimples the jug would not break when thrown on the ground so this can not be the explanation. Who want's a broken jug?Didierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09992365194560404125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-56071822265142099112019-08-13T09:05:13.904-05:002019-08-13T09:05:13.904-05:00my gallon water bottles do not have dimples.
I-)my gallon water bottles do not have dimples.<br /><br />I-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-40333854232161458112019-08-12T09:31:09.920-05:002019-08-12T09:31:09.920-05:00Although the pressure relief aspect is a nice side...Although the pressure relief aspect is a nice side effect, this white paper from a company that does blow molding of dairy containers, which was referenced on the Wikipedia page linked in the article above, indicates specifically that they are volume adjustment inserts to account for variations in container shrinkage due to changes in conditions, often seasonal: http://www.qenos.com/internet/home.nsf/(LUImages)/WP%20Understanding%20Dairy%20Bottle%20Shrinkage/$File/WP%20Understanding%20Dairy%20Bottle%20Shrinkage.pdfbkoffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176793606887861525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-49265828108284769642019-08-11T17:25:38.598-05:002019-08-11T17:25:38.598-05:00Anon, he's a Kiwi writing with his tongue firm...Anon, he's a Kiwi writing with his tongue firmly in his cheek...Minnesotastanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382888179579245181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-89873516515367211622019-08-11T16:54:52.404-05:002019-08-11T16:54:52.404-05:00August 15, 2019August 15, 2019Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-61488980751346185652019-08-11T15:36:16.481-05:002019-08-11T15:36:16.481-05:00Of course, I'm still trying to work out what i...Of course, I'm still trying to work out what is the 15th month.<br />Xenotober maybe ?WilliamRockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06353376414079333348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-39968257234871221792019-08-11T06:09:04.165-05:002019-08-11T06:09:04.165-05:00I'm going with the "Oh, crap, we froze th...I'm going with the "Oh, crap, we froze the milk" theory. Freezing causes expansion. In fact, my dad would fill empty milk jugs (without dimples, in those days, I suppose), then freeze them. If we needed additional ice (for a ice cooler, iced tea, or homemade ice cream, say), we'd take those jugs, bust them and--viola!AaronShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263323475384069306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-6746011280954445742019-08-10T19:06:27.492-05:002019-08-10T19:06:27.492-05:00It's a conspiracy by Big Bovine.It's a conspiracy by Big Bovine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-20489352054638099702019-08-10T16:30:15.611-05:002019-08-10T16:30:15.611-05:00The indentations help to draw your attention to th...The indentations help to draw your attention to the Missing Person's Picture?bogsidebunnyhttps://doomsayersite.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-64780666814592595522019-08-10T16:00:47.455-05:002019-08-10T16:00:47.455-05:00We don't have them in New Zealand, but then we...We don't have them in New Zealand, but then we have grass fed cows and I guess that is why.<br />Lol.WilliamRockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06353376414079333348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-77679933185992589532019-08-10T12:00:14.102-05:002019-08-10T12:00:14.102-05:00The dimples provide the structural support allowin...The dimples provide the structural support allowing the bottle molder to use less plastic in productionPackardTFordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12589239300159851520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-51804444341525058062019-08-10T11:56:44.947-05:002019-08-10T11:56:44.947-05:00I've always assumed they were there to create ...I've always assumed they were there to create the illusion of more milk in the bottle.<br />Marlys Hesch Sebaskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12228387908550622919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-1284381984140477392019-08-10T10:47:23.464-05:002019-08-10T10:47:23.464-05:00Milk jugs are manufactured just before being fille...Milk jugs are manufactured just before being filled and are almost always have more than a gallon volume. When 1.0 gallon of milk is metered in the jug, it appears the jug isn't "full" enough, so the dimples are added. Notice how the depth of the dimples vary from gallon to gallon. demenace07https://www.blogger.com/profile/16029284097103377500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-44202816441477244812019-08-09T23:00:07.982-05:002019-08-09T23:00:07.982-05:00Local store sells several milk brands; some have &...Local store sells several milk brands; some have 'em, some don't, so while they may provide some structural support, it doesn't seem to be necessary.<br /><br />My best guess is the equivalent of the pop-up caps on juice / preserves / etc - indicator if the contents have gone bad. When I've left milk overlong, I've seen expansion to the point where the panels 'popped'.shoggothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02683784658630872414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-73590679322440278902019-08-09T21:01:10.328-05:002019-08-09T21:01:10.328-05:00we don't have them in Australiawe don't have them in AustraliaKMThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09762296361000249349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-61813478384347661362019-08-09T19:19:26.989-05:002019-08-09T19:19:26.989-05:00They provide structural support. :)They provide structural support. :)Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14797317910988407423noreply@blogger.com