ECO friendly solutions
Eco-friendly alternative to Shrinkwrap
Plastic-wrap , or Shrink-wrap as it is commonly known , features in highly in quick effective securing of many loads , that otherwise , would have stability issues when being moved . Is there an answer to reduce or even possibly eliminate the use of once only plastic wrap ?
Historically , pallet straps were used and re-used prior to the advent of plastic-wrap . This is still a potential solution for some , however the use of shrink-wrap is very quick and efficient , but certainly not good when it comes to disposal , especially in current times , when we all trying to make our carbon footprint as neutral as possible , whilst still trying to use an efficient method to secure loads to move about .
Whilst you can put measures in to control the waste generated in your environment , what you may not be able to do is control the waste once it has left your premises .
What is the answer ?
We produce Elasticated pallet bands , that are a multi-use band , and operates to hold together items in the same manner as plastic-wrap . The use of one or more pallet bands are just as effective in holding uniform loads in position whilst moving otherwise unstable loads , both in the warehouse , and also for use in delivery vehicles . Pallet bands can come in various tensions , and are made to length to suit the application so that there is no compromise . Once removed , they can be re-used for as long as the band is in good working condition . Usually , the webbing is 50mm wide ( other widths available up to 70mm ), and any circumference loop can be made , using webbing with a 50 % or up to 90 & stretch . A good example of how tough they are is the deployment in White Goods manufacturing , where they are used to secure 4 x washing machines on one pallet to move around areas of the warehouse as required .
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The use of recycled securing products can also reduce the impact on the environment .
More eco -friendly solutions …
The use of recycled securing products can also reduce the impact on the environment . For instance , we are working with other industry professionals , to offer recycled webbing , that offers close to 100 % of its original strength properties , and the production of load rated webbing straps can be rated to offer the same strength as new non-recycled webbing .
Another Eco-friendly product is the highly
successful GACK ( acronym for our Gas Activated Cargo Keeper ) bar . It can be used vertically , or horizontally and has its own rubber feet for maximum versatility for suitable vehicles . That , coupled with the constant pressure applied by the gas strut , keeps the GACK bar in place by applying 120Kg of constant force , to avoid the bar from being dislodged during the course of the vehicle journey Other forms of load restraint bar , get used until they become damaged , and then the whole bar is replaced . The GACK bar has a full complement of spares to keep the bar serviceable for as long as possible . This bar is very popular in the Fresh Produce Market , but can be used anywhere where there is a need to use it in a vertical direction for floor to ceiling security , or used in the horizontal plane in all suitably strengthened ( normally refrigerated ) box vehicles or trailers .
Conveying solutions
We manufacture a range of quality Gravity & Pneumatic conveyor products , from lightweight Aluminium channels with 25mm diameter Nylon rollers , to Stainless steel channels using a mixture of Nylon or Steel 50mm diameter roller solutions . Our pneumatic modules can also act as pop up roller conveyor , breaking into an existing conveyor line to pull products off the line to work on or inspect , and then re-introduction onto the main after wards to continue its journey . These can be either from our current range , or made to your specification , tailored to suit your requirements . Whilst we cannot currently offer much in the way of ecofriendly improvements on these particular products , we can make them to a very high standard to aid robustness , thus ensuring that the maximum return of service to avoid premature replacement .
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