The enormous versatility of PVC makes it an ideal ally in many areas
It is increasingly common for companies to contact CMB because they need packaging solutions for PVC profiles. This material, also known as polyvinyl chloride, is one of the most widely produced synthetic polymers as it is used in countless areas. Just take a look around and you are sure to find doors or windows with PVC finishes.
The use of PVC is not exclusive to carpentry for the manufacture of windows and doors; it is also used in industry for label holders, in the manufacture of curtain supports and even in the manufacture of chairs and benches.
What are the most common shapes of PVC profiles?
Although there is a huge variety available on the market, the most common shapes are:
What are the inherent characteristics of PVC profiles?
Without a doubt, PVC’s resistance to the proliferation of fungi and bacteria is one of the attributes that makes it the ideal material for the construction of closures such as doors and windows. Thanks to this property, the material is protected from damage caused by exposure to adverse weather conditions. PVC also does not yellow over time.
In addition to this characteristic, it is a versatile material that requires very little maintenance, is more economical than other materials, provides extra safety in the event of unfortunate fires, provides thermal and acoustic insulation, is lightweight and is sustainable, as it is 100% recyclable.
What must PVC profile packaging solutions take into account if they are to be effective?
PVC profile packaging solutions must be able to adapt to different lengths and diameters
The PVC profiles used in the manufacture of windows and doors are not the same length or thickness as those used in the manufacture of benches and chairs. This is just one example that highlights the diversity of aluminium profiles that exist. They come in different lengths and diameters, and even different colours. However, the common denominator they all share is that PVC profiles are medium to large products and, therefore, when looking for efficient packaging solutions, they must be considered as such.
In line with this, at CMB we have different packaging solutions for PVC profiles that are specially designed for the efficient packaging of medium and large products.
PVC profile packaging solutions must be able to keep the profiles together during transport and storage
When PVC profiles leave the industrial plants where they are manufactured, they do not leave individually, but in packs, grouped according to type. Depending on the profile, it is more or less easy to group them together to create a stable assembly.
This is where the importance of packaging comes into play: packaging solutions for PVC profiles must be able to provide stability to the set of profiles, keeping them together during transport or storage. Therefore, this packaging must be resistant and must adapt with great precision to the shape of the set of PVC profiles.
While providing firm support, this packaging must also allow the contents of the package to be clearly seen so that when it is stored in a warehouse, it is easy to know what type of PVC profiles are inside.
In addition, PVC profile packaging solutions are a good ally in preventing these profiles from suffering any untimely knocks or scratches during transport. They are also extremely useful in preventing PVC profiles from becoming covered in dust while they are stored awaiting use.
PVC profile packaging solutions must be safe for the people who handle them
Earlier, when we explained the different types of PVC profiles that exist, we mentioned that some of these profiles have angular edges that can be sharp or pointed.
For this reason, packaging solutions for PVC profiles are a good option for protecting workers or operators who must handle them during transport, storage and subsequent use.
PVC is a sustainable material, and the PVC profile packaging solutions we offer at CMB are too
PVC is a 100% recyclable material, making it ideal for industries or individuals who prioritise sustainability when choosing the materials they use. This is precisely why we at CMB believe that it would not make sense to provide packaging solutions for PVC profiles that are not fully aligned with this sustainable philosophy.
The packaging solutions for medium and large products that we have developed at CMB only use 100% recyclable and recycled packaging materials, such as stretch, heat-shrink and bubble polyethylene films. Likewise, the ideal packaging machines for PVC profiles are the ERL and ERS Series machines, depending on the final finish required, and are designed to optimise the amount of energy used in the packaging process.
If you are interested in learning more about the packaging solutions for PVC profiles that we can offer you at CMB, please contact us.
