Corner and Edge Protection - Multiple Use Cases
Explore how Angleboard®, Tchipgard®, Reddi Crate®, U-Profile and Top Frames protective packaging provided by Signode provide answers to real life solutions in multiple industries.
Our use cases include stories from the following industries:
We were approached by a customer manufacturing bedroom furniture who was having a number of issues with product damage on a small pedestal unit, attributed to bad handling by haulier and distribution network.
How did we resolve their issues?
We conducted on site assessment and monitored transport methods and spent time with the distribution site to identify where and why the damage was occurring. This highlighted a number of issues. In fact some damage actually occurred in the customers factory, warehouse and despatch. Transport accounted for more issues and the distribution network accounted to the highest percentage of damage.
We trialled a 35 x 35 x 3mm edge protector which resolved a high number of the customer and transport issues.
Angleboard® edge protectors were used in this use case.
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This customer manufactures speciality breads and pastries and distributes them directly to several leading supermarkets.
Although generally the product was light, issues were arising with supermarkets rejecting full lorries as the pallets had slipped / tilted during transit and due to Health and Safety rules, they could not be off loaded.
How did we resolve their issues?
After initial assessment and on site visit to the manufacturing plant and a supermarket delivery we proposed a two fold solution.
Step one was to introduce a 50 x 50 x 3mm edge protection which would hold the pallet upright.
Step two was to reduce pallet height to 1200mm but using the edge protection as support this would allow them to double stack the pallets something they previously could not do.
This allowed them to overcome the issue of movement in transport and to increase the number per lorry saving them on transport costs and warehouse space for stock awaiting despatch.
Angleboard® edge protectors were used in this use case.
A manufacturer of heavy automotive components had issues with boxes collapsing when double stacking and due to pallets moving the contents were being damaged and some even protruded through the corrugated cases they were packed in.
How did we resolve their issues?
During initial assessment the heavy boxes were moved several times at the customers plant prior to despatch and the transport journey was usually a few hundred miles. Storage also was a concern as it was often cold and damp.
These conditions combined with the weight involved would make paper products unsuitable.
We therefore trialled our composite product Tchipgard corner posts. Transit trials immediately showed an improvement in stability and although the storage conditions were not ideal the composition of the did not deteriorate even after 12 weeks in storage (Average is 6 weeks).
Since the introduction of the Signode solution they have had very few rejections, improving their business operations.
Tchipgard® corner posts were used in this use case.
A client who was manufacturing high value metal tubes was having problems with damage and subsequent returns.
How did we resolve their issues?
We implemented our Reddi Crate® protective packaging.
Due to the size of the tubes and quantities sent out the client would need two sizes and a solution to support heavy weights.
Trials were an immediate success and as Reddi Crate protective packaging was top loaded this saved packing / despatch time over tubes and wrapping. The square profile meant there was minimal movement in transport and damage showed a significant reduction. Where shorter lengths of tubes were to be despatched, Reddi Crate protective packaging can be cut down from standard lengths to suit.
As part of the solution the tops of the Reddi Crate protective packaging were printed with customer details and logo making the pack much more professional in its appearance.
Reddi Crate® protective packaging was used in this use case.
A customer was sending out large volumes of boxed printed material. To protect the pallets they were using four pieces of edge protection to form a frame around the top boxes on the pallet. They also used four uprights on each of the corners. They had tried self adhesive tape but this was found to damage the printed boxes and so was discounted. The issue was the time and manpower it took to pack each pallet as they applied the four pieces by taping them together and then inserting the uprights before the pallet was wrapped. Each pallet took a long time to handle often requiring multiple packers.
How did we resolve their issues?
We considered various options and put forward our new locking tab edge protector which was supplied in one length and creased at specific points to fold around the pallet very easily.
After initial familiarisation, the packing time was reduced drastically both saving time of the packers but bringing the business cost savings.
We considered various options and put forward our new locking tab edge protector which was supplied in one length and creased at specific points to fold around the pallet very easily.
After initial familiarisation, the packing time was reduced drastically both saving time of the packers but bringing the business cost savings.
Top frames / locking tabs were used in this use case.
One customer who was moving a heavy board product had issues with the transport companies dropping the product on the corner and damaging the profiled edge. They were using a foam protector which although giving good protection in storage where product on shelving was having contact, the weight of the product meant the foam showed no protection qualities when dropped.
How did we resolve their issues?
We analysed the full end-to-end process then suggested the use of our U-Profile in 3mm thickness. We conducted on site trials which included drop tests and a drag test.
During the trials U Profile consistently outperformed the current foam product being used for protection, within two months of transit tests the customer switched to the U profile.
U-Profile was used in this use case.
Our use cases include stories from the following industries:
Furniture Application
The ProblemWe were approached by a customer manufacturing bedroom furniture who was having a number of issues with product damage on a small pedestal unit, attributed to bad handling by haulier and distribution network.
How did we resolve their issues?
We conducted on site assessment and monitored transport methods and spent time with the distribution site to identify where and why the damage was occurring. This highlighted a number of issues. In fact some damage actually occurred in the customers factory, warehouse and despatch. Transport accounted for more issues and the distribution network accounted to the highest percentage of damage.
We trialled a 35 x 35 x 3mm edge protector which resolved a high number of the customer and transport issues.
Angleboard® edge protectors were used in this use case.
Baked Goods
The ProblemThis customer manufactures speciality breads and pastries and distributes them directly to several leading supermarkets.
Although generally the product was light, issues were arising with supermarkets rejecting full lorries as the pallets had slipped / tilted during transit and due to Health and Safety rules, they could not be off loaded.
How did we resolve their issues?
After initial assessment and on site visit to the manufacturing plant and a supermarket delivery we proposed a two fold solution.
Step one was to introduce a 50 x 50 x 3mm edge protection which would hold the pallet upright.
Step two was to reduce pallet height to 1200mm but using the edge protection as support this would allow them to double stack the pallets something they previously could not do.
This allowed them to overcome the issue of movement in transport and to increase the number per lorry saving them on transport costs and warehouse space for stock awaiting despatch.
Angleboard® edge protectors were used in this use case.
Automotive
The ProblemA manufacturer of heavy automotive components had issues with boxes collapsing when double stacking and due to pallets moving the contents were being damaged and some even protruded through the corrugated cases they were packed in.
How did we resolve their issues?
During initial assessment the heavy boxes were moved several times at the customers plant prior to despatch and the transport journey was usually a few hundred miles. Storage also was a concern as it was often cold and damp.
These conditions combined with the weight involved would make paper products unsuitable.
We therefore trialled our composite product Tchipgard corner posts. Transit trials immediately showed an improvement in stability and although the storage conditions were not ideal the composition of the did not deteriorate even after 12 weeks in storage (Average is 6 weeks).
Since the introduction of the Signode solution they have had very few rejections, improving their business operations.
Tchipgard® corner posts were used in this use case.
Metal Tubes
The ProblemA client who was manufacturing high value metal tubes was having problems with damage and subsequent returns.
How did we resolve their issues?
We implemented our Reddi Crate® protective packaging.
Due to the size of the tubes and quantities sent out the client would need two sizes and a solution to support heavy weights.
Trials were an immediate success and as Reddi Crate protective packaging was top loaded this saved packing / despatch time over tubes and wrapping. The square profile meant there was minimal movement in transport and damage showed a significant reduction. Where shorter lengths of tubes were to be despatched, Reddi Crate protective packaging can be cut down from standard lengths to suit.
As part of the solution the tops of the Reddi Crate protective packaging were printed with customer details and logo making the pack much more professional in its appearance.
Reddi Crate® protective packaging was used in this use case.
Printed Goods
The ProblemA customer was sending out large volumes of boxed printed material. To protect the pallets they were using four pieces of edge protection to form a frame around the top boxes on the pallet. They also used four uprights on each of the corners. They had tried self adhesive tape but this was found to damage the printed boxes and so was discounted. The issue was the time and manpower it took to pack each pallet as they applied the four pieces by taping them together and then inserting the uprights before the pallet was wrapped. Each pallet took a long time to handle often requiring multiple packers.
How did we resolve their issues?
We considered various options and put forward our new locking tab edge protector which was supplied in one length and creased at specific points to fold around the pallet very easily.
After initial familiarisation, the packing time was reduced drastically both saving time of the packers but bringing the business cost savings.
We considered various options and put forward our new locking tab edge protector which was supplied in one length and creased at specific points to fold around the pallet very easily.
After initial familiarisation, the packing time was reduced drastically both saving time of the packers but bringing the business cost savings.
Top frames / locking tabs were used in this use case.
Door and Door Sets
The ProblemOne customer who was moving a heavy board product had issues with the transport companies dropping the product on the corner and damaging the profiled edge. They were using a foam protector which although giving good protection in storage where product on shelving was having contact, the weight of the product meant the foam showed no protection qualities when dropped.
How did we resolve their issues?
We analysed the full end-to-end process then suggested the use of our U-Profile in 3mm thickness. We conducted on site trials which included drop tests and a drag test.
During the trials U Profile consistently outperformed the current foam product being used for protection, within two months of transit tests the customer switched to the U profile.
U-Profile was used in this use case.