Packaging

SECUPAC

Eric Janssens October 2005

Function of packaging

Protects film:

• during:- transport- storage

• from:- light- mechanical damages- mechanical pressure- humidity- dust contamination

SECUPAC: Advantages

Immobilization of film sheets

• Easy manipulation (rigid block)

• No risk for black line abrasion Bag is stronger, better protection Absolute humidity barrier Reduce amount cardboard waste (volume and

height)

Stack height is (depending size) 48 or 2 x 38 boxes per pallet

Cosmetics

Inner packaging

Bag protects against: light humidity exchange friction damage23 µm PET

7 µm Aluminum12 µm OPA80 µm black LDPE

Film

Polypropylene plate (x 2) protects against damages improve stiffness

Shrink foil dust separator / collector

Inner packaging : vacuum packed

VacuumedDouble welded sealingIdentification labelShrink wrapped

Outer packaging: Sleeve (50 or 100 sheets)

Outer packaging: Sleeve (50 or 100 sheets)

Outer packaging: label

Film type

Darkroom illumination

Article code

Film Size : metric + imperial

Number of films per pack

Production batch number

Cutting batch number

Expiration date

Inner label

Film Size : metric + imperial Production batch numberCutting batch numberExpiration date

Film typeArticle code

Inner label is: peelable and re-applicable dustfree

Inner packaging: set-up

Sizes:

≥ 30 x 40 cm and ≤ 26” x 32”: Secupac (Q1 ’05)

≤ 26” x 32” and < 80 x 110 cm: Secupac (Q2 ’06)

other sizes packing remains unchanged

Packaging:≤ 20” x 24” per 100 sheets> 20” x 24” per 50 sheets

Recommended working method

Transport, storage & unpacking

Transport and store film horizontally

Transfer film from warehouse to grey zone

Open the sleeve in the grey zone and remove it

Open the shrink foil gently and remove it• The shrink foil is not antistatic, so it attracts and holds

dust (prevent contamination of the inner packaging)• Don’t crumple up the shrink foil to avoid the dust

from getting airborne

Take the inner packaging to plotter room

Recommended working method

Acclimatizing & loading

Acclimatize pack per pack unopened for at least 8 hours

Open the inner packaging (bag) (re-use label)

Take the top PP sheet away and remove it

Load the plotter with as many sheets as you can handle• Avoid: scratching, folding, cracking pressure marking

Store the remaining film sheets in a film safe

Recommended working method

Safe film Safe

Chemistry Packaging

Developer and fixer are packaged:• 4 x 5 litres• 4 x 60 litres

Conclusions

Secupac• Easier and safer to handle• Better protection • Reduced waste• Better stack height • Better looking

Secupac to Secure Your Business