Composite pallet: Pallet company RM2 has
developed a composite pallet that it says
resolves many of the issues associated with
traditional wooden pallets. The BlockPal pallet
from RM2 is pultruded from polyurethane
resin from Bayer MaterialScience LLC.
Unlike pallets made from wood, the
BlockPal pallet is not subject to contamination
from bacteria or insects or splintering from
rough or repeated handling. In fact, RM2 estimates that BlockPal pallets are up to 20 times
more durable than wooden pallets.
Customers can lease RM2 pallets instead of
purchasing them outright.
BlockPal pallets are available in standard
footprints as well as in customized sizes for
specialized applications. Fire tests show the
composite pallet meets UL 2335 standards.
RM2 produces the pallets completely in
house. The company pultrudes the polyurethane into three basic profiles (feet, slats, and
channels), paints the feet a distinctive yellow,
applies an antiskid coating, and assembles the
pallets. (RM2, www.rm2.com)
Hazardous material transport publication:
Labelmaster, a provider of solutions for hazardous material transport compliance, has
released its 2015 A.I.R. Shipper publication,
which provides the most up-to-date information on international air regulations for
shipments of dangerous goods, including
specific requirements for labeling, marking,
packaging, and shipping papers.
Written from the shipper’s perspective,
A.I.R. Shipper features extensive content,
helpful cross-references, and easy navigation, and offers quick, convenient access to
critical information. The new edition covers
all updates released by the International
Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and other
national authorities that will be in effect Jan.
1, 2015.
A.I.R. Shipper is aligned with the United
Nations (UN) recommendations for the international transport of dangerous goods and
features the same chapter order as ICAO’s
Technical Instructions, IMDG Code, ADR, and
other UN publications to further facilitate the
shipping process of dangerous goods by air.
The publication also addresses proper
labeling, proper packaging, and required
paperwork. It serves as a useful tool to train
employees and offers guidance in areas such
as additional requirements from carriers.
Along with providing information on the
latest regulations, Labelmaster outlines the
steps needed for safe and secure transport of
dangerous goods by air. (Labelmaster, www.
airshipper.com/)
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Case sealer: Combi Packaging Systems has expanded its case sealer offerings with
the introduction of the TBS 100 H sealer. For customers who require extra security
for their sealed cases, the Combi H sealer securely seals both the top and bottom
of regular slotted cases and half slotted cases with adhesive tape.
The packaging solution is offered as both a semiautomatic and fully automatic
case sealer using 3M Accuglide tape heads.
The TBS uses the same heavy-duty tubular steel frame as other Combi systems.
(Combi Packaging Systems LLC, www.combi.com/tbs-h-sealer)
