Inner fittings are made with a variety of materials such as foam, corrugated, steel, plastic, rubber, wood or plywood. Individual requirements are based on the development of circumstances for each project.
Benefits of inner fittings:
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Keeps the product stationary
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Product separation
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Vibrations and shock reducer
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Easy packing and unpacking
Nefab’s objective is to always achieve the maximum total cost savings to be passed to for our customers. The choice of material not primarily the issue but will of course affect the choice of solution.
However, there are some key aspects that will affect the choice of material:
- Volume (number of units)
- Product characteristics
- Mode of Transportation
- Product sensitivity
- Outer packaging
- Packing operation
Typically the automotive industry uses polypropylene dividers for separation. This type of inner fitting can be seen in a large variety for applications in many industrial segments.
This type of Polypropylene plastic has important features and characteristics
as it is:
- Made of light weight material
- Easy to wash
- Resistant to both high and low temperatures
Solutions can be:
- Anti-static or conductive
- Coloured or printed - creating a high quality image
There is a wide range of different thicknesses and density which, together with the ability to print, colour or prepare for ESD protection, enables a high degree of customisation.