Improve Supply Chains with Twin-Sheet Thermoforming    

Designing a quality twin-sheet or single-sheet thermoformed plastic pallet or container requires extensive expertise and experience.  Pallet manufacturers hone these processes to achieve maximum weight capacity and strength while maintaining reasonable costs. Producers pass on these benefits to importers, exporters and other clients at the point of purchase.
There are multiple ways in which twin-sheet thermoforming works to the advantage of international businesses. The typical manager realizes the following benefits when he purchases polyethylene or polypropylene pallets and containers:

• Avoid replacement costs for pallets
• Save inventory from damage during transit
• Streamline product packaging

Improve Supply Chains with Twin-Sheet Thermoforming
The replacement of wooden pallets and weak shipping crates can exact a significant toll on businesses. Companies that want to expand into international shipping should consider single-sheet and twin-sheet thermoforming. The products of these processes allow companies to ship safely without worrying about broken or damaged crates.

Most pallets created through twin-sheet thermoforming are accompanied by strapping and dunnage materials. These materials keep products fastened safely to plastic pallets during rough flights and overseas shipments. Some pallet manufacturers are offering a seatbelt alternative to traditional nylon or metal strapping.  These seatbelts stay with the pallet to reduce the amount of expendable material in a pack.  Also, seatbelts eliminate eye and finger injuries caused from metal straps being cut during unpacking. 

Shipping companies can work with twin-sheet thermoforming designers to create pallets that streamline inventories of packaging materials. These designers can develop pallets and trays with unique configurations that fit perfectly with consumer products. Every pallet that is designed with popular products in mind cuts down on wasted space during large shipments.

Robinson Industries Inc. has been in business since 1947 and has been using single-sheet and twin-sheet thermoforming for many years. Shipping companies, retailers and others can learn more about Robinson's thermoforming processes by emailing sales@robinsonind.com.

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