MANUFACTURERS OF STEEL PALLETS, WASTE SKIPS AND MATERIAL HANDLING PRODUCTS

The case for reworking old steel racking systems/frames and Dunnage

Our Client approached us requiring our advice and support service. Being ever conscious of the environment and of-course ever increasing costs, they wanted to explore the possibilities of reworking redundant and potentially scrap dunnage. The requirement was for a new transport racking system for an updated and revised part fitted to a new production model.

We were invited to inspect and report on the old redundant racking system. After a thorough inspection of the steelwork and racking configuration, a couple of hours of "brainstorming". A plan of action was agreed upon.

Unfortunately the redundant steel frames/racking system were not in a viable condition and therefore could not be utilised. However, we were able to show that the removal and reusing of the PU dunnage would be suitable for the proposed racking systems required. In total 30 redundant racks were able to be stripped and the dunnage saved for fitment to the new steelwork.

Upon returning to our workshop a cad design of the new racking systems was produced showing the concept as shown to the right.

A prototype was then approved for production by the client. New steel was purchased and the prototype was manufactured. Once the new racking was manufactured, we duly delivered it for testing for usability and durability. During this testing phase we were able to fine tune any problems found with the operation and purpose of the rack, ready for a volume production.

After approval of the new system a further 24 racks were manufactured and the PU dunage from the old redundant racks was re-manufactured to fit all 24 racks.

The client made a capital cost saving of approx 10% by reworking the existing PU dunnage reclaimed from the redundant racks. It was also shown that additional Cost saving were to be made due to the PU dunnage being utilised rather than scrapped off and the customer charged for its disposal.

"Just another example of cost saving measures helping to reduce the waste impact on the environment"

The finished racking system in the clients factory with the new production items stored ready for the assembly line.