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How to Prevent Rust with VCI Packaging

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  As a company selling metal products, one of the last things you need is to find that rust has begun to damage their surfaces. The next stage is corrosion, which can have serious consequences for the quality of the products. If you want to prevent rust, you will need powerful rust-prevention packaging. If you’ve ever seen the effects of rust and corrosion, you’ll know they can cause frustrating problems. However, there are plenty of packaging solutions that can keep those metal surfaces in an excellent state. Check the range of recommended volatile corrosion inhibitor solutions below to prevent corrosion. VCI paper sheets are excellent rust-prevention solutions. They feature vapor corrosion inhibitors combined with kraft paper with a neutral ph. This packaging material works for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, and the hard work of cutting the sheets to size has been done for you. You wrap the VCI paper sheets around each metal part or product before placing them in enclosed sh...
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Preventative Maintenance for Arch Strapping Machines

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  Automatic arch strapping machines with more moving parts and electronic components, automatic machines require a bit more attention. Checklist: Daily: Clear strap dust and debris from the machine – particularly near the cutters and strap guide. Remove plastic residue. Weekly: Lubricate the front bar, press bar and rear bar. Monthly: Check all belts and gears for wear and tear. Clean both sides of the heater plate. Check cam rollers of seal head for easy movement. Slide table back to home position automatically by the spring tension. Clean any debris in the tension roller. Every 6 Months: Perform a deep clean and test all sensors for accuracy. Check the heater plate and make sure the connector at the wiring loom to the printed circuit board is firmly fixed. Pro Tip: Keep an eye on the sealing head – any dirt buildup can reduce the strength of your strap seals! General Best Practices for All Strapping Machines. Keep It Clean: Dust and strap residue can wreak h...
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Benefits of Regular Strapping Machine Maintenance

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  Regular troubleshooting and preventive maintenance do more than just keep your PAC strapping machines running, protect your workflow, reduce costs, and ensure every shipment is secure. By addressing small issues before they escalate, you maintain efficiency, safeguard operators, and maximize the return on your strapping machine investments. Maximized Productivity: Keep packaging lines running smoothly without unexpected stoppages. Reduced Material Waste: Prevent broken straps, weak seals, or misfeeds that increase product and consumable losses. Lower Repair Costs: Detect minor issues early to avoid expensive emergency repairs. Enhanced Safety: Reduce risks from jams, overheating, or pinch points for operators. Reliable Shipments: Ensure every pallet or bundle is secure, lowering customer complaints and returns. Extended Equipment Lifespan: Properly maintained machines, including plastic strapping, steel strapping and strapping tools, perform efficiently for long...
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Using Blue Tinted Pallet Stretch Wrap

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  Blue tinted pallet wrap offers a semi-transparent film that allows for some visibility of the wrapped contents. This feature is beneficial for inventory management and quality control, as it enables quick identification of products without unwrapping. Benefits of Using Blue Pallet Wrap: Enhanced Security: The blue color acts as a deterrent against theft and tampering. Unlike clear wraps, which can be easily resealed after tampering, the blue tint makes it evident if a pallet has been compromised. This added layer of security is crucial for high-value or sensitive goods. Improved Inventory Management: Color coding with blue pallet wrap simplifies inventory processes. It allows for easy categorization and identification of products, reducing errors and improving efficiency in warehouses and distribution centers. Brand Recognition: Utilizing blue pallet wrap that matches your brand’s color scheme can enhance brand visibility and recognition. It’s an effective marketing tool ...
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Packaging Tapes and Which One to Use

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Packaging tape is a key component to the packaging process.  It can mean the difference between your shipment arriving to you recipient, or not.   There are several different types of packaging tapes as well as many different specifications and performance features to consider when selecting the right packaging tape. Here is some helpful information and tips to assist you in selecting the right packaging tape. Which Mil Should I Use? Mil is a unit of thickness equal to one thousandth of an inch (.001 inch).   Packing tapes are generally measured in terms of their mil thickness.   The table below helps to determine the appropriate mil thickness based upon the weight and overall dimensions of the box being shipped.   Which Type of Tape Should I Use? Box weight: 0-20 lbs.   Tape Thickness: 1.6 to 1.8 mil Box weight: 20-35 lbs.   Tape Thickness: 1.8 to 2.0 mil Box weight: 35-50 lbs.   Tape Thickness: 2.0 to 2.6 mil Box weight: 50-65 ...
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Reducing Damage by Improving Your Packaging

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  Understand damage touch points. To get a real picture of the impact damages could be having on your business, you first need to consider all your damage touchpoints. These include: -The value of the item(s) damaged. -Associated costs (e-commerce or marketplace fines). -Labor & processing costs / time expenditure. -Transport costs & emissions. Taking stock of these factors can give you an idea of what damages are truly costing your company. Common packaging pitfalls that can lead to damages: After understanding the cost of your damages and returns, reviewing your packaging is your next stop. There are common packaging pitfalls that can lead to product getting damaged in transit. Keep an eye out for: Not enough or inappropriate protective material being used – fluctuations in packing or inconsistent packing materials can mean items are more prone to damage. Less protection can often equal more damage but there’s a fine line – you don’t want to use excess pack...
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Choose the Right Packaging Tape for Shipping

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  Supply chains place real demands on packaging. Long freight routes, repeated handling, and fluctuating temperatures all affect carton performance. From heat and humidity to cold storage and coastal conditions, using the wrong packaging tape can compromise seal strength and carton integrity. Selecting the right tape helps ensure secure shipments and less damage in transit. As freight rates continue to rise, every damaged carton hits your bottom line twice. Once to replace the goods, and again from the wasted freight cost. Choosing the most suitable packaging tape is one of the simplest, cheapest ways to reduce risk and protect your reputation. Why Does Adhesive Matter? Packaging tape is a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape used to seal cardboard cartons for storage and shipping. Different tapes are engineered for different loads, environments, and handling conditions. The adhesive is the most important factor. It determines whether your tape will hold under pressure, in heat,...
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