ORBIS Corporation, the North American leader in reusable packaging and supply chain optimization expert, has developed Proluxe™, a laminate-sided foam dunnage designed to protect Class-A parts in the automotive industry. As part of the ORBIShield® line of custom, fabricated dunnage, Proluxe can be installed primarily in hand-held totes and also bulk containers or metal transport racks, to protect parts and components throughout the automotive and industrial supply chain.
Proluxe dunnage is fabricated using a special proprietary adhesive to affix brushed poly laminate to crosslink foam, resulting in a durable, long-term dunnage solution for Class-A parts. This flexible foam dunnage is ergonomically designed so it is soft to the touch and offers maximized part protection. The dual-sided laminate will keep decorative and Class-A parts highly protected and clean with its lint-free composition.
ORBIS developed this proprietary solution to protect parts from scratches, scuffs and dust during rugged shipping applications and conducted third-party testing to determine point of delamination. The pounds of force per inch (lbf/in) value represents the average force it would take for the brushed poly laminate to delaminate. Proluxe testing resulted in an adhesive value of 6.3 lbf/in, compared with the leading competitive material of only 1.2 lbf/in. Proluxe outperformed the third-party testing by 5.1 lbf/in.
Proluxe was developed specifically for sensitive Class-A surfaces, painted components such as door handles and mirror assemblies, chrome trim, badges, headlamps and tail lamps.
“Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and tier suppliers are constantly seeking ways to protect parts in transit. Proluxe provides them with a reliable material that will last over time and protect their high-value automotive parts,” said Aman Sangha, product manager for ORBIS Corporation.
About ORBIS Corporation
With more than 160 years of material handling expertise and 50 years of plastics innovations, ORBIS consists of a portfolio of businesses that meet the material handling needs of companies across many industries. ORBIS helps world-class customers move their product faster, safer and more cost-effectively. Using a proven approach, ORBIS experts analyze customers’ systems, design a solution and execute a reusable packaging program for longer-term cost savings and sustainability. Using life-cycle assessments to compare reusable and single-use packaging, ORBIS also helps customers reduce their overall environmental impact. ORBIS is a part of Menasha Corporation, one of the oldest family-owned manufacturers in the United States. As a steward of sustainability, ORBIS is committed to a better world for future generations. ORBIS tracks and measures its own resource utilization to continuously conserve natural resources and reduce waste.
