Export & Preservation Packaging

VpCI Packaging VS. Traditional Barrier Packaging

VpCI packaging and traditional barrier packaging methods both have merit. Each method serves certain purposes, some of these purposes are similar and some are not. At Heritage Packaging we strive to help our customers not only understand the differences between these two methods but also help them decide which method of packaging will best meet their requirements for the least amount of money. Each packaging application should be closely evaluated to determine the most sensible course of action. The following comparison illustrates the subtle differences between VpCI packaging and traditional barrier packaging and is an excellent starting point for determining what type of package your product needs. This comparison assumes that a BluGuard-VCI Anti-Corrosion Lamination is the VpCI material being evaluated (BluGuard-VCI Anti-Corrosion Laminations are the only film/foil/poly laminations available with an integrated VpCI impregnated sealant layer).

VpCI Packaging

  • No pre-cleaning of parts
  • No post cleaning of parts
  • Air tight packaging is helpful but not essential
  • Effective from -40°F to +160°F
  • No desiccants required
  • No gas flushing required
  • Large enclosures can be conditioned with additional VCI emitters

Traditional Barrier Packaging

  • Parts may require pre-cleaning & oiling
  • Post cleaning of oils may be needed
  • Must be air tight and interior atmosphere kept at or below 40% relative humidity
  • Effective from -40°F to +160°F
  • Must be periodically monitored to ensure relative humidity is acceptable, desiccants changed and gasses must be re-flushed
  • Desiccants required
  • VCI emitters can be used

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EZ-Flange System

  • Full Cover To Flat Base Sheet
  • 7/8 Height Cover To 1/8 Height Base Tray
  • 1/2 Height Cover to 1/2 Height Base Tray
  • 1/8 Height Cap to 7/8 Height Base Liner
  • Top Sheet To Base Liner

Why It Works

The flange extends away from the cover at a right angle and lines up exactly with the base sheet or tray. The flange is manufactured to be three inches wide to provide a large horizontal area for sealing. This horizontal area eliminates an installer’s need to manipulate and possibly tear the cover while sealing it to a base sheet or tray. The ease of closure also extends itself to a simplified vacuum sealing method (See the reverse side of Sheet).

Features

  • The flange extends out from the cover at a right angle to lay flat against a base sheet or a tray’s matching flange.
  • The flange can be heat sealed to the base sheet or attached with factory applied pressure sensitive adhesive.
  • The flange facilitates simplified vacuum sealing.
  • Flanged covers are available in any heat sealable material.
  • Flanged three dimensional covers are easier to install and are more reliable than flat bags and hand-sealed covers.
  • State of the art industrial machinery ensures all seals are hermetic.
Full Cover To Flat Base Sheet
(Excellent For Large Asset Preservation)
Top Sheet to Base Liner
(Excellent For Crate Lining Applications)
7/8 Cover To 1/8 Base Tray
(Excellent For Applications Where A Base Sheet Is Too Hard To Reach

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CEPAC® Heat Sealers

CEPAC® Heat Sealers were developed following ten years experience in fabricating CEPAC® Heavy Duty Flexible Barrier Materials. Numerous brands and types of sealers have been used in multitudes of fabrication operations, yet none can match the performance and reliability of these quality units. CEPAC® heat sealers assure complete confidence in job quality.

CEPAC® BMA-331 Bench Mounted Automatic Heat Sealer

The CEPAC® BMA-331 Heat Sealer is an automatic time controlled sealer. It utilizes a foot pedal to initiate the seal cycle. An adjustable timer determines seal duration. A thermostat provides a wide range of temperature settings, and its mounting clamp accommodates a wide range of mount thicknesses. The CEPAC® BMA-331 Heat Sealer seals supported materials up to 40 mils thick. All components are UL recognized, listed, or approved.

The CEPAC® BMA-331 Bench Mounted Automatic Heat Sealer features include

  • Heating Bars 18" Long – 3/4" Wide
  • Variable Digital Temperature Control
  • An Air Cylinder Controls the Jaw and has a Pressure Adjustment
  • Unit has a Foot Switch to Start the Sealing Cycle
  • The Cabinet Housing is Nema Rated 12
  • A Timer Controls the Sealing (dwell) Time
  • 110 Volts – 1200 Watts

CEPAC® HS-331 Hand Held Heat Sealer

The CEPAC® HS-331 hand held heat sealer offers superior performance and reliability while sealing all types of barrier materials. It seals supported materials from 4 to 13 mils thick. All components are UL recognized, listed or approved.

The CEPAC® HS-331 Hand Held Heat Sealer features include

  • Temperature Setting is 100° C to 300° C
  • Temperature Remains Constant
  • Both Upper and Lower Bars Heat
  • Consistent Heat Throughout Bars
  • 5 Minute Warm Up
  • Heating Up and Ready Lights
  • Light Weight – 3 Pounds
  • Spring Assisted Handles
  • Heating Bars are Teflon Coated
  • Heating Bars are 12" Long and 3/4" Wide
  • 110 Volts – 400 Watts
  • 10-Foot Cord

Available with 220 Volts and additional heating bar lengths on special order.
Price: Call for pricing. 1-585-223-1336 (VISA, MasterCard & American Express are accepted)
Terms: Net 30 Days FOB: Buford, Georgia U.S.A.
Delivery: Four weeks from receipt of purchase order

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Accessory Items

Barrier covers and shrouds are fabricated to meet customer specific needs. These needs often include various accessory items from any number of secondary vendors. Accessory items range from vapor proof zip-track to maximum shock and vibration recorders.

Commonly Used Items Include

  • Vacuum Accessories
  • Zip-Track
  • Humidity Indicators
  • Temperature Indicators
  • Tilt Detectors
  • Shock & Vibration Recorders
  • Radio Frequency ID Tags
Patent pending Vac-U-Valve for easy evacuation of gasses from export or preservation cover systems.
Humidity indicators for monitoring humidity level within a package.
Numerous forms of VpCI Emitters for optimum anti-corrosion protection of enclosed spaces.

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Export Packaging Example 1

Example One – Large Machine Cover

Heritage Packaging designed and fabricated slant-top three dimensional shrouds from BluGuard-VCI Anti Corrosion Laminations to pack these machines. Heavy duty BluGuard-VCI-Outdoor was used for the base tray while BluGuard-VCI was used for the shroud. Bolt holes were located and sealed with gaskets for vacuum-packing. The machines were successfully shipped to Japan by sea without the use of desiccants or other accessories, completely corrosion free.




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Export Packaging Example 2

Example Two – Large Machine Cover

Heritage Packaging designed and fabricated three dimensional covers and trays for export shipping computer controlled manufacturing equipment overseas. The machines were bolted to their skids and vacuum packed in our custom covers. The barrier and VpCI properties of the cover ensured that upon its arrival the equipment would not be corroded or damaged. This particular machine was crated as well.




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Export Packaging Example 3

Example Three – Mainframe Cover

Heritage Packaging designed and fabricates three dimensional barrier covers for shipping and storing sensitive mainframe computer units. The covers are closed via a factory applied pressure sensitive adhesive that forms an air tight seal in the cover. Tempered particle board serves as a medium for the mainframes to slide across while they are being loaded into their covers.

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