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Corrugated Plastic
What is Corrugated Plastic?
Corrugated plastic sheets have a wavy inner layer for structural stability, like corrugated cardboard. Corrugated plastic is extruded, cutting lead time over traditionally molded plastic from six months to roughly four weeks. The extruded plastic sheets are cut and then assembled into totes or boxes for storing and carrying items, dividers to organize items inside boxes and totes, and custom die-cut sheets to protect specialty items. The durability of these containers makes them great for shipping, storage, and warehouse applications across industries. Additionally, the material is lightweight, lowering shipping costs, and easily customized for your organization’s specific needs.
Lightweight, Yet Durable
Staying organized deeply affects the bottom line of manufacturers and shippers. Color-coded corrugated plastic containers are an easy and affordable method of organization that can be customized to your existing system or considered when designing new warehouse systems. Traditional molded plastic sheets are often too brittle or easily damaged and cannot withstand the wear and tear of shipping. Totes and boxes made of this material are highly stackable, especially when reinforced with steel, helping you get the most out of your warehouse space. Corrugated inserts can also help create a protective lining for fragile products during shipping or storage. This type of container can last for years and is recyclable once its lifespan is over.
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Corrugated Plastic Dividers/Partitions:
Dividers and partitions fit existing or customized totes and boxes.
- Sheets can be die-cut for specific containers and applications.
- Dividers are lightweight, flexible, and strong enough to keep items in place during transit.
Corrugated Plastic Boxes and Totes:
These lightweight totes are a favorite of the US postal system, preferred for their durability and lightweight.
- Totes and boxes of various sizes and colors can optimize supply chains and storage.
- Many of these boxes fold flat to maximize space when not in use.
- They are also more stackable than cardboard, stronger, and more flexible than molded plastic.
Die-Cut Corrugated Plastic:
Die-cut plastic allows protection and organization for unusually shaped and fragile objects.
- Multiple die-cut pieces can be assembled into one specific packaging solution or application.
- Rapidly prototype new packaging designs and test long-term solutions in your storage and conveyor systems.
Why Adherex?
Choosing suitable materials for shipping and storage containers is critical to achieving a cost-efficient supply chain. We start with your unique applications and advise you based on our decades of collective knowledge.
Adherex offers a variety of corrugated plastic products from a single source, catering to diverse manufacturing, storage, and shipping needs. Our corrugated plastic products can be assembled to create customized packaging for specific products. Adherex also provides a die-cutting service for plastic sheets, which is essential for solving supply chain issues and particular applications.
Our experts can identify the exact product your business needs or create a custom, purpose-built product that helps you manage inventory with precision.
FAQs
How durable is corrugated plastic?
Very durable. These containers are weather-, UV-, and chemical-resistant and can be enhanced with specialized treatments to extend shelf life. Additionally, some corrugated plastic boxes can be fortified with steel to increase strength further and improve stackability. You can expect this container category to last at least five years or longer in ideal conditions.
What are the advantages of corrugated plastic?
It is lightweight and has an incredibly high durability-to-weight ratio. Additionally, it is long-lasting, highly customizable, and affordable.
Is corrugated plastic UV-resistant?
Yes, and it gains further resistance when coated with additional UV treatment.
When should I avoid using corrugated plastic?
While very durable, corrugated plastic is not ideal for storing loads over 30 lbs (although this rating can be increased with steel reinforcement). In addition, an outdoor application may not be the right setting for this material, as prolonged exposure to the elements can lead to a shorter life span.
Is corrugated plastic recyclable?
Yes, it is recyclable at most major recycling centers.
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