FTSE 100 global aerospace manufacturer
Customer
FTSE 100 global aerospace manufacturer
Application
Shipping of Boeing 757 Heat Pack Discs around the world. Made from carbon, the discs are resistant to cold at altitude and to extreme heat after landing, but need to be protected against impact shock during transportation. The design from a previous supplier consisted of an OSB timber case with slotted foam internal fittings. This solution was expensive and experienced damage during transit.
Shipment could be by land, sea or air freight, and as individual packs and in pallet loads, so weight and pallet utilisation were important factors.
Solution
The new design from Macfarlane consists of a corrugated carton outer, with die-cut polyethylene foam fittings and die-cut corrugated pads to keep the heat pack discs separated and eliminate product to product contact. The high performance corrugate is strong enough to meet all carton stacking and puncture protection requirements.
To prove its capabilities, the new pack was subjected to the International Safe Transit Association’s 2B testing procedure, which covers atmospheric conditioning, compression, fixed displacement or random vibration and shock testing. To simulate the conditions encountered around the world.
Results
- Reduced shipping costs due to smaller external pack dimensions, and greater number of packs per pallet.
- ISTA 2B test compliance demonstrates increased protection level.
- Airfreight costs reduced due to lower gross weight.
- Materials are easily recycled after use.
- Reduced cost of packaging materials.
The customer is able to achieve substantial savings in packaging and freight costs, whilst reducing damage when products are shipped all around the world.
