How packaging retains its quality
Carton and corrugated board react to moisture, heat, sunlight and mechanical loads. Correct handling and storage preserve the packaging’s performance, shape and print quality until it is used.
Follow these seven instructions:
Keep packaging in its original wrapping, protected with plastic and secured with straps. This shields it from dirt, dust and fluctuations in humidity.
Use a pallet truck or forklift when moving pallets of packaging. The material is sensitive and may be damaged by incorrect handling.
Protect packaging from direct sunlight. UV light can fade both printing inks and the material itself.
Do not stand or walk on packaging. It can deform and develop permanent marks.
Do not store bundles of corrugated board on their edges. They bend and deform easily.
Store packaging at approximately 50% relative humidity. Air that is too dry makes the material brittle and can cause cracks at folds as well as warped or bowed packaging.
Do not remove pallet straps or protective plastic before use. Sudden changes in humidity can cause the material to twist or bend.
Orapac – warehousing agreements and consignment stock
Orapac offers warehousing agreements and consignment stock. By agreement, we can manage stock levels, reorder thresholds and automatic replenishment. When the correct product is in stock, a call-off can be delivered to the customer within a few days.
BestPak – customer stock and standard products
BestPak offers equivalent customer-specific warehousing agreements and also stocks standard boxes and packaging supplies. The arrangement is agreed for faster call-offs and deliveries.