Tins of Filler Not full

[stuart little]

Sometime back there were discussions on the subject. It's a simple reason, as it only applies to 2-pack filler, the deep lid is solely for storage of the hardener. Measure the depth of lid, then the distance from the level of filler to the lip of the tin, one will then find that there is about a 5mm space below the lid. There is no con.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

We know that, but the level of filler is still way down the tin. I've yet to find one that comes within an inch. This one's two inches down from the top, the lid is 3/4" deep.

 

[stuart little]

Not the Everbuild one I have, only about 5mm, as I said.

 

[niall Y]

It could well be "shrinkflation". But, if it is then the weight will still have to correspond with what is written on the tin.
Maybe it is the different weights of the powders used by the manufacturers, that gives rise to the varying volume of the products,

 

[stuart little]

It could well be "shrinkflation". Bur, if is then the weight will still have to correspond with what is written on the tin.
Maybe it is the different weights of the powders used by the manufacturers, that gives rise to the varying volume of the products,

And those 3-words on some containers;- "Allowing for Settlement".

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Not the Everbuild one I have, only about 5mm, as I said.

I usually use Everbuild, I've not seen one that full.

 

[Amplidyne]

What's the betting that where possible they use standard sized tins?
So you get the size of tin that can accommodate the contents, rather than contents that fill the tin.

 

[stuart little]

I usually use Everbuild, I've not seen one that full.

I just remeasured my 500g tin = depth of lid - 25mm, from lip (of tin) to surface of filler 30mm.

 

[Doug B]

I just remeasured my 500g tin = depth of lid - 25mm, from lip (of tin) to surface of filler 30mm.

Perhaps they've been following the forum & bucked their ideas up

 

[Phil Pascoe]

And/or changed the design of the tin.

 

[niall Y]

Whether it fits neatly into the tin is surely , neither here nor there. If it doesn't and the volume appears less, the evidence of your eyes could convince you that you are being short changed. However if the weight corresponds to what is written on the tin - you aren't.
The constant here will be the Styrene, the bulking agent in the different brands of fillers will vary. Giving rise to different volumes.