These  are some of the terms we use in our industry to describe certain aspects of the Returnable Packaging Product.

Dunnage - The protective packaging that is inserted inside a plastic container for part shipping.

Dies or Tooling - Die boards constructed with steel rule that will cut out material in mass production.

Tote - Plastic container used for returnable packaging.  Can be a handheld or a bulk container.  Manufactures include Schaefer, Orbis, Buckhorn, Monoflo, Ropak, and many others.

Plastic Corrugated - Extruded, fluted, Polypropylene sheet.  Ranges in thickness from 2 millimeters to 10 millimeters.

Polyethylene Foam - Varies in color and density. Ranges from 1.2# to 9#.  Open cell is used for applications where surface scratching is not an issue. 

Cross-Linked Foam - Varies in color and density.  Ranges from 2# to 6#.  Closed cell is used for applications where surface scratching is an issue. (ie. painted, chromed parts)

Ratchet Rivets - 2 piece set that is inserted through the tote wall and secures the dunnage to the container.

Double Sided Tape - Used to connect the dunnage to the inside of the tote.

Velcro - Used to connect the dunnage to the inside of the tote.  Allows end user to remove the packaging.  (ie. for tote cleaning)

Cable Ties - Used in some projects to secure dunnage to the tote.  Also used to secure multiple layers of thick foam together.

Hot Melt Glue - Heated glue that secures foam parts together, and also to secure dunnage permanently to the tote.