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Protect goods in storage using INTERCEPT® technology!
For the first time, SSI SCHAEFER is developing and manufacturing extruded
containers with the award-winning and highly regarded INTERCEPT® technology.
This means the intralogistics specialist is allowing users to protect goods against
corrosion during transport, shipment and storage under extreme conditions − and
at the same time reduce process costs and offer the highest of green credentials.
Corrosive gases such as salts, sulphur compounds, ozone and nitrogen cause
susceptible stored goods to rust during long-term storage or overseas transport. To
protect commercial items, the goods are therefore treated with complex processes such
as oils, waxes or a vacuum to prevent contact between the corrosive atmosphere and the
packaged goods. These protective substances must then be removed before being used
or processed, which is time-consuming and costly. Chemical substances are frequently
released into the atmosphere during this process, which has an impact on both the
environment and on the staff involved. Although these intensive protective measures are
implemented at enormous cost, the annual damage figures continue to increase!
So what can be done to avoid these process chains, prevent any negative impact
on the environment and on staff, and save costs?
The internationally patented INTERCEPT® technology was developed to protect virtually
any material in all climatic conditions and environmental influences. The long-term effect
of this technology has been proven in various applications for over 20 years, and was
awarded the 6th German Hazardous Goods Protection prize. In addition to their excellent
protective effect, INTERCEPT® products do not emit any chemical gases, are can be
recycled, and meet all work safety requirements. SSI Schaefer has now utilised this
technology and anti-corrosion method for the first time in the manufacture of injection
moulded containers.
The principle behind this combination is as simple as it is effective, and allows goods to
be protected effectively against destructive corrosion. This is regardless of whether the
goods are being transported and stored by sea, air or surface methods. The solution has
proven to be a long-term application with a guaranteed effectiveness of up to 15 years
with the security of meeting legal requirements for product labelling.
Function: The underlying environmentally-friendly technology consists of highly porous
copper particles embedded into a polymer matrix. These react with the corrosive gases in
the atmosphere and neutralise them. This means that unlike traditional processes NO
artificial atmosphere is generated, only a neutral atmosphere. Even penetrating humidity
is freed of corrosive elements. This reduces the load in the atmosphere and ensures
better protection for employees, even with direct contact.
Parts no longer need to be preserved, for example by oiling them, whether these are
loose goods or goods with a high air volume. This means that containers utilising the
INTERCEPT® technology designed specifically for multiple usage, in addition to proven
effectiveness even in extreme usage and storage conditions, simplify the process and
achieve considerable savings in terms of processing costs.
The containers are available in three different versions:
1. Containers with corrosion protection provide long-term protection for components
made from iron and non-ferrous metals, alloys, plastics and some organic materials; and
no oils or another secondary protective materials need to be used on the components. (It
may be necessary to add a small quantity of drying agent.)
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2. Conductive ESD containers have improved abrasion properties in comparison with
traditional containers with ESD protection without the addition of carbon-black.
3. Containers with ESD and corrosion protection offer a unique combination of ESD
properties plus long-term corrosion protection in moulded containers.
In addition to moulded containers, SSI-Schaefer also supplies vacuum-formed inserts
and fabricated inserts with INTERCEPT® technology in line with your technical
requirements for load carriers.
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For more Informations please contact:
Public Relations and Press Contact SSI Schaefer Germany:
Julia Windmueller, Fritz Schaefer GmbH
Tel. +49/2735/70-395 E-Mail: julia.windmueller@ssi-schaefer.de
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