FEATURE PACKAGING EQUIPMENT
MAKING LIGHT WORK OF supply chain packaging solutions
High performance EPS and EPP packaging can provide lighter loads and result in fewer lorries on the road, reducing logistics costs and increasing sustainability
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dopting lightweight packaging can help manufacturers in all sectors
gain a competitive edge by reducing logistics costs and increasing sustainability without compromising the safety of goods during transit, says Kingspan Protective Packaging (KPP). Part of the €1.8bn Kingspan Group, the
company is targeting UK companies with a range of high performance polystyrene (EPS) and polypropylene (EPP) packaging that can provide lighter loads and results in fewer lorries on the road. A global specialist provider of moulded and cut packaging solutions, the lightweight, versatile and environmentally friendly qualities of EPS and EPP coupled with KPP’s expertise offers supply chains reduced packaging weight and easier handling and storage distribution with no loss of quality or durability. Already being widely used in the
manufacture of motor vehicles and for safely transporting electrical and electronic goods, the outstanding impact-resistant properties of both EPS and EPP help to minimise costs caused by goods broken or damaged in the supply chain, saving resources of energy, materials and transportation. EPS is 98% air, making it one of the lightest materials available, adding very little to the weight of the product thereby reducing fuel consumption compared to heavier packaging while its thermal properties, cooling gel packs and Vacuum
experience in developing insulated products for multiple industries and it is the expertise garnered over this time that has helped forge its reputation for innovation and reliability. “We have the experience and facilities
to meet customers’ bespoke requirements no matter how large or small,” says packaging division sales manager Sanjit Dosanjh. “For heavier or larger goods Kingspan can mould EPP into any shape or form irrespective of being simple or complex. “There are increasing demands for top
Insulated Panels are invaluable for the transportation of temperature-sensitive products such as pharmaceuticals. Cold chain distribution is synonymous
with exceptional performance thanks to two intrinsic properties: insulation and shock resistance. The outstanding shock absorbency of expanded polystyrene packaging from KPP guarantees the protection of temperature sensitive products en route to markets around the world reliably and sustainably. EPP is more rigid but still extremely
lightweight and energy absorbent packaging, suitable for transporting items like printers, computers and televisions and for reducing vehicle weight as a bumper, seat or dashboard component. Both EPS and EPP are fully recyclable where facilities exist. Kingspan has over three decades’
High performance polystyrene (EPS) and polypropylene (EPP) packaging can provide lighter loads
quality packaging that reduces environmental impact, makes logistics cost savings and offers premium protection. Kingspan’s extensive expertise in EPP and EPS moulded products not only brings significant savings but is a sure-fire opportunity for future innovation and development in the supply chain.” Space efficiency and a reduction in the
overall weight of the packaging means less effort is required for handling, cargo space is maximised and less energy exerted on logistics. Innovative lightweight packaging solutions from KPP can deliver these advantages and more for many industrial sectors.
Kingspan Protective Packaging T: 07733 123014
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CONTAINER CLEANING WITHOUT WATER OR COMPRESSED AIR
To meet consumer demand for environmentally-friendly packaging, brand owners and packaging companies place sustainability at the heart of the production process. In the food and beverage industries bottling and filling operations use significant volumes of water to keep bottles at room temperature to prevent condensation and remove dirt before labelling. In a pre-fill rinse system treated water is used to clean bottles, cans or preforms of any dust, fibres or larger debris. Depending on whether the water is re-used the cost can be as much as
50,000 KR a year depending on the line and shift pattern. One leading beverage company uses 2.43 litres to create a 1 litre end product, equivalent to 59% waste water for each bottle. Ionised compressed air systems use no water and provide an increasingly popular and more environmentally friendly alternative. A jet of ionised air is injected into the bottle or can to ionise the inner surface, releasing contamination which simply falls out of the inverted container. However, contamination is
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commonly released into the atmosphere, making re-contamination possible and compressed air consumes expensive energy. Meech International has designed the IonRinse system. Instead of using
compressed air it is a fan-driven system combining powerful AC ionisation, a custom-designed airflow distributor and high quality inner filtration. Delivered at a high velocity, filtered ionised air exits the head unit via the airflow distributor and enters the container. The control of the airflow coupled with the neutralisation of static charges releases contamination from the container inner walls. Contamination is then caught by the vacuum airflow and extracted to an inline HEPA filtration system capable of capturing 99.99% of particles at 0.3 microns.
Meech International T: 01993 706700
www.meech.com
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