{"id":63211,"date":"2021-02-22T11:44:21","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T16:44:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lantechweb.wpengine.com\/blog\/3-ways-case-erectors-reduce-shipping-damage\/"},"modified":"2021-02-22T11:44:21","modified_gmt":"2021-02-22T16:44:21","slug":"3-ways-case-erectors-reduce-shipping-damage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lantech.com\/r4\/blog\/3-ways-case-erectors-reduce-shipping-damage\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways Case Erectors Reduce Shipping Damage"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The easiest and most cost effective way to create square cases is to do it with a case erecting machine. Case erectors pull blanks from a magazine, square the box and tape the bottom flaps to form 90 degree angles on all sides.<\/p>\n
Just like knowing the fundamentals of a sport is essential to becoming a great player, creating a square case is fundamental to preparing products for successful shipment. Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n
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Whether you\u2019re using an automated case packer or packing cases by hand, it\u2019s easier to do when the case is square. It\u2019s important to pack products securely so the primary packaging is less likely to be damaged during shipment.<\/p>\n
When the corners of a case are aligned properly, they\u2019ll support more weight. If they\u2019re not square, the cases are unstable and more prone to being crushed. In fact, when cases are stacked on a pallet and the sides aren\u2019t aligned, the load loses 30 percent of its stacking strength, making it more susceptible to damage.<\/p>\n
When cases are square they stack better on a pallet – which makes them easier to effectively stretch wrap. Loads go through a lot of stress during\u00a0shipment. All the starting and stopping, vibrations and bumps will take a toll.\u00a0Square cases make loads that\u00a0fit better inside the perimeter of a pallet. Boxes that hang over the sides of the pallet can be damaged by a fork lift or crushed against another load or truck wall.<\/p>\n
Building square cases by hand isn\u2019t as easy as you might think. It can be difficult to tape box after box perfectly. If you\u2019re spending money on corrugate you want to make sure it\u2019s doing the job you intended it to do. A good case erector can provide the consistency\u00a0people lack.<\/p>\nDownload our guide and<\/em> Find out here how to significantly reduce transport damage with well-erected cartons.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n