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News Release from: Automated Packaging Systems | Subject: Ultra Violet Protection Bag
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 24 December 2004
Defence approved bags guard against UV
A range of specialty bags meet the growing demand for materials designed to meet the needs of specific applications, such as laid down by the UK's Ministry of Defence Standards.
Automated Packaging Systems (APS) has extended its range of Autobag specialty bags to meet the growing demands of its markets for materials designed to meet the needs of specific applications The company said that independent tests have shown that its Ultra Violet Protection Bags meet the stringent requirements laid down by the UK's Ministry of Defence Standards (Def Stan)
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 30 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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In addition, tests carried out by the British Rubber and Plastics Research Agency (RAPRA) to ISO 105 B02: colour fastness to artificial light surpassed all expectation and the material was given a zero contrast rating at all of the seven test levels.
That meant that no UV light entered the bag during the lengthy trial period.
The bags, used in a number of industries, including defence, automotive and aerospace for rubber products such as seals and fittings, are lighter and consequently less expensive than those in current use claimed the company.
Paul Hayden, APS's commercial and marketing manager explained: "We have specially formulated the film for our UV Protection Bags, allowing us to reduce the gauge by some 25 per cent while maintaining the same puncture and tear resistance required by the MoD. Request a free brochure from Automated Packaging Systems ...
By using APS UV Protection Bags we believe that we can demonstrate large financial savings to the MoD and those suppliers who need to package products in bags which conform to the Ministry's rigid specification Def Stan 93-116/1.".
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