Drums, barrels, and kegs are large cylindrical containers for storing or moving liquids. Typically, filling and dispensing is performed through a bung or other smaller opening.
Gaylord devices are large storage or transportation containers for bulk materials. They are typically sized to match the length and width of a pallet. Gaylord is a registered trademark of Gaylord Brothers, Inc.
Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) have a capacity of not more than three cubic meters and are designed for mechanical handling. This category includes flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs) such as bulk bags or super sacks.
ISO containers are used for the intermodal transport of freight. They are manufactured according to specifications from the International Standards Organization (ISO) and are suitable for multiple transportation methods such as truck and rail, or rail and ship. ISO containers are manufactured in many sizes. The standard width is 8 ft. The most common lengths are 20 and 40 ft. Other lengths include 24, 28, 44, 45, 46, 53 and 56 ft. All ISO containers include a container safety certificate (CSC) issued by the manufacturer that must be renewed every 30 months by a certified inspector. If necessary, an approved continuous examination program (ACEP) can be used in place of this procedure.
Trays or cups are rigid containers for holding products made of paper, plastic, or aluminum. They are used widely used for packaging foodstuff products, marine products, etc.
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Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) is a hard, rigid, thermoplastic polymer. It provides good chemical and creep resistance as well as dimensional stability. ABS is used in many industries and in a wide array of applications. It is usually inexpensive, but prone to cracking when under stress. Common trade names include Cycolac® (GE Plastics), Lustran® (Bayer) and Novodur® (Bayer).
Acrylics are formed through the polymerization of acrylic monomers and used in molding and extrusion compounds. Plexiglas acrylic sheets are available in a wide range of colors, patterns, thicknesses, and sizes.
Aluminum is a bluish, silver-white, malleable, ductile, light trivalent metallic element with good electrical and thermal conductivity, high reflectivity, and resistance to oxidation.
Composite materials such as fiberglass are strong, durable, and impervious to many caustics and extreme temperatures. Fiberglass fabrics are used widely in industrial applications.
Foam is a lightweight material created by introducing gas bubbles into a polymer. The resulting cellular product has good insulating characteristics as well as good impact resistance. Styrofoam® is a registered trademark of Dow Chemical Company.
Glass is a hard, brittle material consisting of a mixture of silicates. It is usually transparent or translucent. Glass is considered to be a cooled liquid rather than a true solid.
Plastics are organic, synthetic, or processed materials that are mostly thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers of high molecular weight. Plastics can be made into objects, films, or filaments.
Polyethylene (PE) is a semi-crystalline (typically around 50%), whitish, semi-opaque commodity thermoplastic that is soft, flexible, and tough, even at low temperatures. It has outstanding electrical properties, but poor temperature resistance. PE also has very good chemical resistance, but is prone to environmental stress cracking. It has poor ultraviolet (UV) resistance (unless modified) and poor barrier properties, except to water.
Polypropylene (PP) is a thermoplastic material with excellent cold flow, bi-axial strength, and yield elongation properties. It is similar to PVC, but can be used in exposed applications because of its resistance to UV, weathering, and ozone.
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is an insoluble compound that exhibits a high degree of chemical resistance and a low coefficient of friction. It is sometimes marketed in proprietary classes of materials such as Teflon®, a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a widely used material with good flexibility, smooth surface, and nontoxic qualities. Some grades are used in food and chemical processes due to the inert nature of PVC. Brand names include: ACP® and Dural® (Alpha Gary), Geon® (Geon), Benvic® (Solvay), and Flexalloy® (Teknor Apex).
Steel is a commercial iron that contains carbon in any amount up to about 1.7 percent as an essential alloying constituent. It is malleable under suitable conditions and distinguished from cast iron by both its malleability and lower carbon content.
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Insulated containers are used for storing or transporting perishable goods such as food or blood. Insulated containers also protect contents from the environment.
Moisture resistant products provide some degree of protection from the surrounding environment, but are not necessarily impervious to that environment.
Static shielding products prevent damage from static energy. To reduce static build up, an electrostatic dissipative layer such as metalized polyester is applied to a substrate.
Temperature controlled products include equipment for keeping contents at a constant temperature.
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