We have developed a cost-effective and environmentally friendly method to optimally protect and pack motors for shipment across several climate zones in a space-saving manner.
5-cylinder engines were shipped to eastern europe in heavy steel racks. In order to make economic and commercial sense, these racks were to remain in circulation for as long as possible. In fact, however, the shrinkage of the racks (individual price: approx. 1,500 EUR) was so high that this shipping method ultimately led to high losses. In addition, the packaging method used ensured that there were always major corrosion problems, especially with the electrics.
Development phases: Sketch, computer simulation, prototype construction, BCT (box compression test), first shipment. If necessary, simulations are run in cold and/or salt chambers to exclude weak points of new concepts. This was not necessary in this case due to our experience.
The packaging solution developed for the customer optimally protects the engines to be shipped against environmental influences and makes optimum use of the valuable space inside the containers.
The product is moved between three international ports until final assembly. Optimal container utilisation was taken into account along the way. The packaging was developed from the outside to the inside and back to create a balance between optimal product protection and efficient container utilisation.
✔ The new packaging solution is significantly cheaper to purchase than metal racks.
✔ Despite disposable packaging, the environmental balance is positive because the materials used are recyclable.
✔ The pallet, optimised for packing size and container size, saves transport costs.
✔ The efficiency of the corrosion protection could be increased by 100 %.
✔ The new solution is also user-friendly (easy handling).
Wepa Verpackungen GmbH
Memelstr. 5-9
58256 Ennepetal
Germany
| Phone: | +49 2333 7902-0 |
| Fax: | +49 2333 7902-10 |
| wepa@wepa-verpackungen.de |
