A product that is shipped internationally or stored for an extended period can be exposed to a number of elements that can cause corrosion. Most corrosion is “rust” and is formed when moisture comes in prolonged contact with a metal surface. There are other types of corrosion that are...
What can you do if you need to protect a very large object during extended storage or during shipment across the ocean? How big is large? How about 30 ft yacht, or a tractor, or even something as large as a house? Just because a structure is extremely large...
There are numerous issues to review when designing export crating and packaging for your product. The Height and width of your crate may the biggest determinant of shipping cost and time. For air shipments, the aircraft door sizes will determine which type of aircraft is used for your shipment. ...
Here are some definitions of terms that we commonly use in the industrial packaging area: Flute: The undulation or corrugation pressed into medium paper as used in the construction of corrugated fiberboard. Flute sizes are designated from largest to smallest as A, C, B & E flute. Flutes are classified...
More foam isn’t always the answer to protecting your product during shipping and handling. We commonly hear the question or suggestion…”let’s use more foam”. The best approach is based upon a review of the product fragility, the amount of foam and the density of the foam. A good example...
Is there any one universal solution that addresses all packaging needs? Obviously not; a packaging solution that works great for one product may be a complete failure for another type of product. Product size and weight, shipping methods, temperature and chemical sensitivity and many more variables affect the handling...
What does packaging and crating have to do with lean manufacturing? To answer that question one first must consider what lean manufacturing is. There are many tools that tend to fall under the umbrella of lean manufacturing such as 5-S work place organization, total productive maintenance, statistical process control, ...
You have probably heard about FED EX and UPS employees getting caught on camera mishandling packages. We have provided 2 You Tube videos below for your entertainment. I think you can see that “mishandling” is an understatement. http://youtu.be/qGCdOmykOOg http://youtu.be/Z1mhz1-biEY The FED EX driver was tossing packages from inside the truck to the...
An updated reference published by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP), Naperville, Ill., describes tools to develop and manage a successful sustainable packaging program. Completely updated by Rebecca L. Oesterle, immediate past chairperson of IoPP's Sustainable Packaging Technical Committee, the 167-page book includes several new chapters. An in-depth case study...
Packnet still discovers even today some new opportunities for manufacturers and shippers that are unknowingly exporting non compliant IPPC approved heat treated lumber materials. The IPPC auditing program has been in existence for 8 years and there still are companies that ship non conforming product unknowingly. This includes shipments...