Returnable Packaging Blog
Storage Fix: Plastic vs Expendable
Plastic boxes will hold their shape better and is more protective. Usually when cardboard is exposed to the elements, it is not a pretty picture. The cardboard gets wet and retains that moisture breaking down the fiber structure. It also becomes a harbor of mold. Now that the package is damaged, its useful life is over. Plastic boxes, although not waterproof until specified in your order, can withstand those elements and can even be suitable to be stored outside. In the past customers appreciated the low cost of expendable packaging, but frequently had issues with product contamination, sometimes from the wooden deck of the truck and unsafe stacking, due to their non-rigid nature. Now, to optimize the supply chain and to generate significant savings, companies are seeking out returnable, reusable packaging. Storing plastic corrugated boxes can be a breeze with the addition of anti-slip locking features. These will insure that your stacked...
Read MoreAmatech?s Containers and Lids
Returnable Packaging Containers and LidsAmatech specializes in the customization of our products for customers and can accommodate your many needs that improve the usefulness of your containers. We stock and distribute HDPE (high density polyethylene) plastic molded bulk containers and lids in many sizes and styles. Check out our in-stock containers and lids we offer. Our bulk containers protect product during picking, assembly, processing, storage and distribution applications in many industries, including pharmaceutical, poultry, automotive, appliance, aerospace, bakery, produce, apparel and electronics. Bulk containers are available in light-duty, medium-duty and heavy-duty designs to meet a wide range of application requirements. These pallet containers are available in collapsible, straight-wall and nestable styles and offer the strength and rugged durability demanded in today?s material handling and distribution systems. Add custom designed dunnage (dividers, foam, and pads) for the safe and efficient protection of parts and components throughout your supply chain.Benefits:HDPE provides...
5 Axis Water Jet Cutting at Amatech
Perfect cutting for a perfect fit Amatech is proud to offer waterjet cutting abilities for packaging purposes. We know our customers need the intricacy and precision a waterjet can provide. Water jets are capable of attaining accuracy down to 0.005 inches (0.13 mm) . The nesting of your product in our custom designed package will ensure a smooth, secure transit. Efficient nesting software is used to maximize material yields, lowering your cost. At pressures up to 60,000 psi, we can ensure your foam is cut precisely to meet your exact specifications. 5 Axis Customized Packaging Facts 5 axis cutting has the ability to cut complex three dimensional shapes to fit any product. It has a multidirectional cutting capacity. No heat is produced, which ensures that the material?s properties that are being cut aren?t altered. Cuts can be started at any location without the need for predrilled holes. Simple fixturing eliminates costly and complicated tooling, which reduces turnaround...
Read More5 Axis Water Jet Cutting at Amatech
Perfect cutting for a perfect fit Amatech is proud to offer waterjet cutting abilities for packaging purposes. We know our customers need the intricacy and precision a waterjet can provide. Water jets are capable of attaining accuracy down to 0.005 inches (0.13 mm) . The nesting of your product in our custom designed package will ensure a smooth, secure transit. Efficient nesting software is used to maximize material yields, lowering your cost. At pressures up to 60,000 psi, we can ensure your foam is cut precisely to meet your exact specifications. 5 Axis Customized Packaging Facts 5 axis cutting has the ability to cut complex three dimensional shapes to fit any product. It has a multidirectional cutting capacity. No heat is produced, which ensures that the material?s properties that are being cut aren?t altered. Cuts can be started at any location without the need for predrilled holes. Simple fixturing eliminates costly and complicated tooling, which reduces turnaround...
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