 Plastic
This is the most common packaging material and, at the same time, one of the most difficult to dispose of. The factors common to all plastics are that they are light, strong cheap to manufacture. It is for these reasons that they are used so much, as an alternative to cardboard glass packaging materials. Almost 10% of our rubbish consists of different types of plastic. They are a problem in landfills as they are bulky, they contaminate degrade slowly. Separated the rest of the waste, they can must be upgraded for the good of everyone. Metal Appropriate for packaging foods (canned foods). For drinks, such as soft drinks beers, aluminium is often used. Tin plate is a solid, heavy steel covered with tin to protect it against rust. It is used to package canned foods. It can be separated by magnets should be recycled in all cases. Aluminium is attractive, light strong at the same time, but requires a lot of raw materials energy to make it. For this reason it must be recycled. The majority of cans of soft drinks, lids, aluminium foil, etc. are made aluminium. Brick carton A light, strong air-tight packaging material. Ideal for transporting storage. Its complex composition makes it difficult to recycle. It is becoming the main packaging material used for basic foodstuffs. Complex packaging material, made up of several layers of plastic, paper aluminium. It is also difficult to recycle. It is used mainly to keep drinks such as milk, juice, etc. Cardboard Appropriate for packaging materials wrapping, preferable to "white cork". Its use may prove to be unnecessary when used for products which are already packaged sufficiently. In all cases, this packaging material is easy to recycle reuse. It is used in the form of boxes, sheets corrugated cardboard. Glass An ideal material for foods, especially liquids. It is inalterable, strong easy to recycle. It is the traditional vessel in the home (jars, glasses, jugs, etc.). Its weight shape may involve some difficulties for transport storage. Get started with PROMPT's packaing and co-packing resources
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 The passage of years has brought numerous variations in assembly line methodologies. These new wrinkles can be traced back not only to general improvements in technology and planning, but to factors that are unique to each company or industry.
Capital limitations, for example, can have a big impact on a small business's blueprint for introducing or improving assembly line production methods, while changes in international competition, operating regulations, and availability of materials can all influence the assembly line picture of entire industries. Following are brief descriptions of assembly line methods that are currently enjoying some degree of popularity in the manufacturing world. • Modular Assembly—This is an advanced assembly line method that is designed to improve throughput by increasing the efficiency of parallel subassembly lines feeding into the final assembly line. As applied to automobile manufacturing, modular assembly would involve assembling separate modules—chassis, interior, body—on their own assembly lines, then joining them together on a final assembly line. • Cell Manufacturing—This production method has evolved out of increased ability of machines to perform multiple tasks. Cell operators can handle three or four tasks, and robots are used for such operations as materials handling and welding. Cells of machines can be run by one operator or a multi-person work cell. In these machine cells it is possible to link older machines with newer ones, thus reducing the amount of investment required for new machinery. • Team Production—Team-oriented production is another development in assembly line methods. Where workers used to work at one- or two-person work stations and perform repetitive tasks, now teams of workers can follow a job down the assembly line through its final quality checks. The team production approach has been hailed by supporters as one that creates greater worker involvement in the manufacturing process and knowledge of the system. • U-shaped assembly "line"—A line may not be the most efficient shape in which to organize an assembly line. On a U-shaped line, or curve, workers are collected on the inside of the curve and communication is easier than along the length of a straight line. Assemblers can see each process; what is coming and how fast; and one person can perform multiple operations. Also, workstations along the "line" are able to produce multiple product designs simultaneously, making the facility as a whole more flexible. Changeovers are easier in a U-shaped line as well and, with better communication between workers, cross-training is also simplified. The benefits of the U-shaped line have served to increase their use widely. Get started with your next assembly project with PROMPT's resources and expertise.  A gasket is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression. Gaskets allow "less-than-perfect" mating surfaces on machine parts where they can fill irregularities. Gaskets are commonly produced by cutting from sheet materials.
Gasket materials • Asbestos-Free Sheet • Ceramic Papers Millboard • Cork; Cork-Rubber • Felt - Vulcanized Fibre • Viton ® • Hypalon EPDM (Peroxide-cured) • Silicone • Buna-N (Nitrile) • Neoprene • Aflas® • Sponge • Red Rubber C.I. Rubber • Teflon • Gylon ® • Flexible Graphite • Urethane • Fiberglass • Panacea / Tygon ® • Flexible PVC Durlon ® Gasket designs 1. Sheet gaskets 2. Solid material gaskets 3. Spiral-wound gaskets 4. Constant seating stress gaskets 5. Double-jacketed gaskets 6. Kammprofile gaskets 7. Flange gasket Get started with Prompt Manufacturing services for custom gasket and more.  Here are five environmental advantages of using corrugated cardboard packaging:
1: Corrugated packaging is made from renewable materials. Most corrugated cardboard packaging is made from pine or birch tree pulp (often with a high percentage of recycled content). Generally speaking, these types of trees are easy to grow in a wide range of conditions, and are fast-growing in comparison to hardwood trees. The trees used for corrugated packaging can be harvested sustainably from properly managed forests. 2: Corrugated packaging is recyclable. Corrugated cardboard packaging is among the most widely recycled materials on earth. Recycling has a “ripple effect” that reduces the energy and other resources required to make a material. Some cardboard is made from 100% recycled materials, while the average is 70% to 90% recycled – making cardboard one of the most “green” packaging solutions available anywhere. Corrugated packaging can also be made without any bleaches or dyes, which further enhances its recyclability and reduces its environmental footprint. Finally, corrugated packaging materials can be disposed of more easily and sustainably than many materials because they are biodegradable. 3: Corrugated packaging is reusable. Many corrugated cardboard boxes and similar packaging are made with flexible corners, so that a box can be collapsed and used again and again before it is recycled. Not only consumers, but also cost-conscious companies, are actively reusing cardboard boxes. Reusing boxes saves money by reducing the number of boxes that must be purchased new. Reuse also reduces waste and therefore disposal costs. 4: Corrugated packaging is energy-efficient to create. Because they are made with a high percentage of recycled materials, the amount of energy required to make corrugated packaging solutions is reduced. And because they are made from a locally available materials (tree pulp and air), the transportation costs associated with manufacturing corrugated packaging is also reduced. 5: Corrugated packaging can be more efficient protection for your products. Avoiding the production of something in the first place is even better than recycling it. Innovative corrugated packaging designs, such as retail ready packaging (RRP), can eliminate extraneous materials while delivering equal or greater structural strength and product protection. For example, RRP designs frequently eliminate entire portions of traditional cardboard packaging, and can also allow for thinner package walls. View additional resources and get started section to use for your next projects. Corrugated board is the cleanest solution for packaging foodstuffs. Why? Because of very high temperatures applied during the manufacturing process (Corrugated manufacturing process uses heating elements with temperatures between 180 °C and 200 °C. The material itself reaches temperatures of at least 100 °C three times, once during the manufacture of the paper itself, and twice during the process of conversion to corrugated board.). In addition, each package is used for only one delivery. This is true for fruit and vegetables, as well as bread, eggs, meat products, and other foods. Because with corrugated board, consumers and customers can be sure that every box, tray, and carton is being used for the first time. Guaranteed. View more resources to get started on your next co-packaging project.  |
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