Top frame innovation

Kaysersberg Plastics has introduced a new range of top frames that it claims is the modern way to unitise and stabilise pallet loads of empty cans, PET bottles and glass bottles.

Branded UniFrame, they are said to be a safer, lighter, more durable and economical alternative to wooden top frames.

The combination of unique design and modern materials produces a top frame with outstanding rigidity, exceptionally resistant to the deflection forces imposed by strapping, even at elevated temperatures.

The structurally reinforced polycarbonate boards and nylon "Corner keys" were carefully selected after finite element analysis studies (FEA) were completed and laboratory tests performed.

UniFrame Top Frames have passed freight vibration simulation and impact tests, including ambient and cold temperature corner drop testing.

Stringent odour and taste tests also generated positive results.

Their modular design enables Kaysersberg Plastics to offer virtually any length / width permutation in order to meet the varied size demands of European industry.

They are available in two formats, UniFrame C for use with food cans, beverage cans with a maximum recommended strapping tension of 75psi and UniFrame HD, a heavy-duty version for the glass container industry with a maximum recommended strapping tension of 150 psi.

Said to have a useful life as much as 10 times that of its wooden counterpart while weighing approximately 25% less, the UniFrame is safe and easy to handle.

It is easily cleaned, will not harbour contamination or infestation and will not contaminate cans or bottles with wood splinters.

The smooth flat surface on either side of the frame is extremely valuable in applications where can rim damage is a major consideration and a generous radius on all four corners of the cross section helps prevent the dreaded side wall damage caused by strap tensioning.

The UniFrame top frame is self-interlocking when stacked, so improving load stability during return transport.

Brightly coloured corners have a generous radius to help minimise damage to other full pallets and act as guide points to the fork lift driver.

This feature also helps prevent stretch wrap tearing, which frequently happens with traditional sharp cornered versions.

For large volume users the company offers corner keys with custom moulded logos in corporate colours to help identify ownership.

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