MEPER provides extrusion blow molding machine solutions for manufacturers producing plastic jerry cans and other hollow containers. For common 5L, 10L and 20L jerry can projects, the MP-FS series is a practical starting point, while selected MP-FD models can be evaluated for multi-head production. The final machine configuration depends on your container drawing, HDPE grade, mold design and required output.
MEPER's MP-FS range includes 5L, 10L and 20L machine models that can be evaluated for jerry can manufacturing. The MP-FD series is another option when production volume and multi-head configuration are important. Nominal container capacity alone does not guarantee mold compatibility: confirm the jerry can's overall dimensions, handle, neck, wall thickness and required output before choosing a machine.
5L–20L machine range · primary series to evaluate for common jerry cans
The MP-FS series uses double-station clamping and high-precision guides. A two-layer die head is optional on the listed series. Confirm the selected machine's mold space and container geometry before ordering.
Up to 20L listed capacity for MP-100FD · evaluate for higher-output projects
The MP-100FD product page lists a maximum container capacity of 20L and 1–8 die options. Multi-head production for a particular jerry can depends on the container shape, mold arrangement, material requirements and target cycle time.
Compare machine options against your actual container specification
For jerry cans with unusual handles, wide bodies or special neck designs, ask MEPER to review the drawing and proposed mold layout. The best fit depends on more than nominal volume alone.
From 5L lubricant containers to 20L industrial jerry cans, MEPER blow molding machines can be evaluated for different liquid packaging applications. Final container capacity and compatibility depend on the machine configuration, mold design, and material requirements.
HDPE jerry cans for engine oil, motor lubricants, coolant, and other automotive fluids, with container designs tailored to filling, pouring, and storage requirements.
MP-FS Series, 5L – 20LJerry cans for liquid fertilizers, pesticides, and other agricultural chemicals. Resin selection, wall thickness, closure design, and chemical compatibility should be verified for each formulation.
MP-FS Series, 5L – 20LHDPE containers for compatible industrial chemicals, process liquids, and chemical supplies, with mold designs adapted to the required capacity, handle, neck, and container shape.
MP-FS Series, up to 20L listed modelsJerry cans for liquid detergents, cleaning agents, and maintenance fluids used by household care brands, commercial cleaning suppliers, and industrial facilities.
MP-FD Series, subject to model and mold confirmationCompact handled containers for selected lubricant, maintenance-fluid, and liquid packaging applications. The final design must be confirmed as a jerry can rather than a conventional bottle.
MP-D Series, 2L – 10LFor projects requiring capacities above standard jerry cans, MEPER's accumulative blow molding range may be worth evaluating for larger containers. Confirm the target jerry can size, mold compatibility, and machine specifications with MEPER before selection.
Accumulative Series, selected larger-container applicationsPractical answers to help buyers choose equipment, estimate production output, troubleshoot defects, and compare machine costs.
Choose a machine based on container capacity, mold dimensions, clamping force, and required output. MEPER's MP-70FS and MP-70D are potential options for 5L containers, while MP-80FS and MP-80D are candidates for 10L containers. For 20L jerry cans, confirm model compatibility with MEPER using your container drawing, target weight, and mold specifications before ordering.
Output depends on cycle time, cavity count, trimming, downtime, and rejection rate. A single-cavity machine running a 20-second cycle has a theoretical output of 180 containers per hour. At 85% operating efficiency and a 98% pass rate, estimated saleable output falls to approximately 150 per hour. Request a production test using your actual 20L mold to verify performance.
Leaks often occur around the neck and cap, handle area, bottom pinch-off seam, or mold parting line. Check closure dimensions, mold alignment, and wall thickness, then test sample containers using a documented leak-test procedure. For chemical or lubricant packaging, also confirm that the HDPE grade and cap seal are compatible with the contents.
Costs may include the main machine, mold, trimming equipment, cooling system, installation, and spare parts. Some supplier listings advertise automatic 20L–25L machines at approximately US$29,800–48,800, but prices vary by configuration and included equipment. Request an itemized quotation and confirm whether molds, auxiliary equipment, shipping, and commissioning are included. These figures are market references, not verified MEPER prices.
Check mold alignment, clamping conditions, pinch-off design, and parison programming. Measure wall thickness at consistent points on at least 10 trial containers and record trimming waste and rejected units. For example, if 2 kg of material is wasted from 20 kg of resin input, the material waste rate is 10%. Adjust the process based on these measurements and verify the finished containers against your required strength and thickness specifications.
MEPER manufactures extrusion blow molding machines in Ningbo, China, and reports supplying customers in more than 30 countries and regions. For jerry can projects, the machine, mold and process should be evaluated together against the intended container specification.
MEPER's MP-70FS, MP-80FS, and MP-90FS are potential models to evaluate for 5L, 10L, and 20L jerry can production, respectively. Final selection depends on container dimensions, handle design, mold layout, and machine specifications.
Jerry cans require suitable mold dimensions, clamping capacity, and pinch-off design to form the handle, neck, and bottom seam correctly. Submit your 2D or 3D container drawing to confirm mold fit before ordering.
Relevant MEPER models list PLC and touch-screen controls. Confirm the available parison programming, temperature control, and process settings required to achieve consistent wall thickness and reduce flash on your specific jerry can design.
Provide the target capacity, empty weight, HDPE grade, and required hourly output so MEPER can evaluate the machine and mold configuration. Request a production trial to verify cycle time, trimming requirements, dimensional consistency, and leak-test performance before mass production.
Send MEPER your 5L, 10L or 20L jerry can drawing or sample, along with the resin grade, target container weight and required hourly output. The team can review the requirements and recommend a machine configuration for quotation.
