In the South Africa plant where preforms are manufactured, CCBA was having serious problems in storing, conveying and shipping the preforms. CCBA was using cardboard cases with a volume of one cubic meter on a wood pallet.
These cases proved very problematic when stacking, they found that the bottom layers were not protected. Although there was no visible damage, it was found that these preforms were showing cracks and leaks during and after the filling process. In order to prevent this, they could not be stored more than two high. HML was asked to solve the problem.
| HML PET CONTAINERS, type F22 (1200mm x 1000mm) extended to 1200 mm high was HML’S solution for both the plant in South Africa and the plant in Kenya and Uganda.
These PET CONTAINERS, although weighing only 68kgs each, have four-way entry fork openings, can be safely stacked bearing weights of almost 3tons, a easily cleaned and extremely durable. |
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Now, in the same pallet space as previously, a 6 high stack is possible thereby increasing the amount of preforms by over 300%. Damaged preforms are now less than 1%. No more wood chips or paper will be found in the sterile areas. |
By using all metals, returnable and re-usable packaging, CCBA has saved thousands of Dollars by improved space usage on trucks and warehouses, less damaged product and greater efficiency.
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