Recyclable bulk liquid container
February 1st 2007 Leading heavy-duty packaging supplier, DS Smith Tri-Wall, has launched the first fully recyclable bulk container for liquids. The new product, called LiquidPak, is expected with customers looking for a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly method of storing and transporting liquids. The octagonal corrugated container provides a direct alternative to plastic and metal bulk containers (IBCs). Benefits, include: - Low initial purchase cost
- Low total cycle costs
- 100% recyclability
- Ease of use – lightweight
and quick to erect LiquidPak also completely obviates the need for expensive and time consuming cleaning or decontamination after use. A very robust product, LiquidPak is tested by TUV to ISTA standards for vibration and shock. For high shipping density the 500-1000 litre capacity packs available in stackable versions. The specially designed pack features triple 'AAA' board with wet-strength kraft and water resistant adhesives throughout. Delivered flat, it incorporates a quick erect octagonal sleeve with integral pallet locking tabs for greater stability and safe stacking. It is compatible with the PRS8 pallet. The PE internal bag has an integral valve and easy-load cassette. Phil Rees, Tri-Wall's speciality manager, said: "We're finding our customers want to move towards environmentally friendly products and, of course, they're always under pressure to reduce their costs. LiquidPak enables them to achieve both objectives." More articles from DS Smith Packaging: | 
