ROBUPAC collapsible containers:
Extremely stable and cost saving
DUROtherm
Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH in Haiterbach presents a
new development in the field of shipping containers
at this year’s FachPack: the ROBUPAC collapsible
container system:
ROBUPAC systems are made of plastic and consist of a
moulded, highly durable base with an integrated
pallet, a cover and a very lightweight but highly
load resistant folding pallet enclosure. The secret
to this container system lies in the design of the
base pallet. The palette is manufactured using a
twin sheet process which makes it extremely stable.
The big disadvantage of standard twin sheet palettes
is that the inside surfaces of the base have deep
recesses. Also, dirt accumulates in the hollow space
inside the moulded pallet feet. With the ROBUPAC,
the DUROtherm engineers succeeded in developing a
twin sheet palette with a flat base. This does away
with bothersome dirt accumulation right from the
beginning and it also makes cleaning much easier. In
addition, the flat base makes it easy to ship small
parts without having to invest in additional liners.
The absolute highlight
of the ROBUPAC system are the injection-moulded
pallet feet. In case they are damaged, for example,
by a forklift they can be simply unscrewed and if
necessary replaced with new pallet feet. In contrast
to other transport containers with integrated
pallets, the whole
base pallet does not have to be replaced. The cost
savings that result are significant.
Their extreme stability makes ROBUPAC collapsible
containers ideal for shipping very heavy goods. The
solid construction, quality materials and
workmanship of ROBUPAC containers make them the
right choice for a multitude of uses, help them to
withstand high mechanical and thermal loads and make
them suitable for rugged industrial use. In addition
they are inexpensive to procure and yield long-term
savings by their reduced volume when shipped back or
stored empty.
ROBUPACs are available in the 1200 x 1000 mm pallet
size with any height desired. Plans are currently
underway to expand the product line to include other
pallet sizes. Depending on how they are used,
ROBUPACs can be adjusted to meet specific customer
requirements.
Innovations that shape the world of plastics.