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News Release from: UFP Technologies | Subject: Moulded fibre custom packaging solutions
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 17 September 2003
Moulded fibre packaging cushions
delicate products
Moulded fibre custom packaging solutions are for the ultimate cushioning and protection during shipping, handling and point of sale display for light electronics and computer periphals.
UFP Technologies offers its Molded Fiber custom packaging solutions for ultimate cushioning and protection during shipping, handling and point of sale display for light electronics and computer peripherals Durable, flexible and environmentally friendly, UFP's Molded Fiber can be utilized in a wide range of configurations for a variety of applications, including end caps, trays, cushions and clamshells, carrying multiple items safely
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 1 Dec 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Molded Fiber's inherent resilience and blocking and bracing capabilities enable it to outperform most vacuum-formed plastic, expanded polystyrene, and corrugated designs.
Breakthroughs have been achieved in the weight bearing capacity of Molded Fiber, offering predictable cushioning performance of less than 60G for products weighing up to 15 lb.
Because it is made from abundantly available recycled paper, UFP's Molded Fiber is a cost-effective choice for high volume products and compares favorably to other packaging mediums that have higher raw material costs.
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For most applications, Molded Fiber is less expensive than expanded polystyrene, vacuum formed PET and PVC, corrugated and plastic film suspension packs, resilient foams, and die-cut corrugated materials.
Additionally, UFP's Molded Fiber offers easy pack-out, minimal warehousing requirements, and low disposal costs since the packaging is also recyclable.
Molded Fiber's inherent moisture content does not fluctuate significantly, even in especially humid environments, thereby maintaining its structural performance characteristics.
This has been an important factor in assuring successful shipments to high humidity locations such as the southern U.S.
and various international locations.
UFP's Manufacturing Process - to produce its Molded Fiber, UFP uses an environmentally safe, continuous forming/drying manufacturing process in which vacuum and air draw a complex matrix of fibers onto a precision designed tool.
No hazardous chemicals are used, and closed- loop systems result in minimal water discharge from the manufacturing process.
Drying systems use efficient natural gas.
Parts are automatically transferred to an in-line dryer after which they are ready for packaging or additional operations.
UFP's Molded Fiber products are produced from a combination of recycled newsprint and recycled office ledger.
UFP's standard gray product offering is 100% post-consumer recycled material, and its pure white products are manufactured from 100% post-industrial recycled stock.
UFP's custom, proprietary equipment is designed to accommodate different stock preparations, and custom color requests will be evaluated.
UFP's after press capabilities, often used for medical packaging, involve an additional operation in which parts are pressed in precision, heated dies.
This process produces an exceptionally fine, tight tolerance item with remarkable aesthetic appearance.
About UFP Technologies - founded in 1963, UFP Technologies is an innovative designer and custom converter of foam, plastics and natural fiber products serving both the consumer and industrial markets.
The company operates in North America with ten factories and three satellite facilities.
The company is comprised of two divisions.
as follows.
* Engineered Packaging designs and manufactures interior protective packaging solutions utilizing molded fiber, vacuum formed plastics, and molded and fabricated foam plastic products.
This division services numerous markets, including computer electronics, medical/pharmaceutical, military, automotive and general industrial.
* Component Products designs and manufactures engineered component solutions utilizing laminating, molding and fabrication technologies.
This division provides the 'product within the product' to the automotive, beauty, medical, industrial, and sports and leisure product markets.
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