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high or if too much weight is placed on top,” according to Bittner. “Limited load share also occurs in boxes packed unevenly, packed with fragile or breakable contents, or packed with substantial air channels between contents.” Contents prone to bulging or settling during transit (for example, boxes containing bags of ground spices or juice concentrates) also find themselves in this common middle ground. At the bottom end of the load share spectrum are boxes containing breakable contents or contents that compress under pressure, like towels, sponges, or tortilla chips. In these scenarios, the box itself needs to provide all of the crush resistance to protect both the box and its contents from the effects of weight. Which brings us to load share’s bearing on design. Load Share And Box Design Once you understand load share, it’s clear why Acme Corrugated Box needs to know a future box’s entire sto- ry in order to design for optimal performance. After load share and other essential elements have been discussed from all angles, the design team can recommend box char- acteristics including a board grade. The sturdiest board grades are used in scenarios where a box’s contents will offer low or no load share. “When contents aren’t contributing to load share as needed, Acme Corrugated Box often turns to its propri- etary grades, such as BD, ED, Powerwall 100 and Power- wall 60,” Bittner says. “These offer greater crush resistance than what most other box manufacturers can provide. Our designers can also work with customers to minimize com- plicating factors like head space and air channels.” Interior packaging elements such as pads and dividers can also be used to increase a box’s crush resistance. “Boxes might seem like a commodity, but they’re not, and load share often helps our customers understand why. Customization is key to optimal box performance as well as optimal business outcomes.” Visit www.acmebox.com Weyerhaeuser Completes Acquisition Of Timberlands In Carolinas Seattle, Washington based Weyerhaeuser Company has announced the completion of its acquisition of 80,800 acres of high-quality timberlands in North and South Caro- lina from a fund managed by Campbell Global for approx- imately $265 million. The transaction was announced in April 2022. With this acquisition, Weyerhaeuser now owns or man- ages more than 900,000 acres of timberlands in the Caro- linas, and the company also operates four mills, a distribu- tion center and tree nursery, and hosts multiple mitigation banks and real estate development projects — employing more than 700 people between the two states.
ARC INTERNATIONAL www.ARCInternational.com
ARC International is a world leader in the manufacturing of roller products for flexography. The latest nano-technology laser engraving in our NC and NV manufacturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers.
AES (ADVANCED EQUIPMENT SALES) www.aesales.net
AES is a leading full-service provider of integrated convey- ance systems specializing in scrap, trim, and dust. AES en- gineers custom scrap systems and works as a partner in process improvement to help businesses achieve greater profitability, productivity, and sustainability. Products include balers, shredders/hoggers, core shredders, filters, fans, and specialized dust control and collection systems. AES is the ex- clusive distributor for the AirShark Rotary Material Separator.
AMERICAN CORRUGATED MACHINE www.acm-corp.com
For a wide variety of new and used equipment on to- day’s market, visit our website at www.acm-corp.com.
BAUMER HHS CORPORATION www.baumerhhs.com
hhs is a global leader in advanced gluing, camera verifica- tion and quality assurance systems for the packaging indus- try. Zero-defect quality and elevated production speeds are key parameters in the manufacturing of corrugated boxes. With hhs Xcam Box Monitoring and non-contact flap gluing of corrugated board, hhs offers every option for quality as- surance in the production of boxes with flexo folder gluers. BLOWER APPLICATION COMPANY (BLOAPCO) www.BloApCo.com BloApCo has served the corrugated industry since 1933 with a variety of scrap handling solutions, including Hori- zontal Floor Shredders, Trim Cutters, and Material Handling Fans and Conveying Systems. BloApCo Shredders allow for continuous shredding and pneumatic removal of sheet waste stacks of all sizes, roll slab, cores, and carton scrap.
CORRUGATED MACHINERY SPECIALISTS www.cmsretrofits.com
Leading manufacturer and installer of quality retrofits, up- grades and replacement parts for S&S and Prime Flexo Folder Gluers. Specialists in reconditioning of S&S Flexo Folder Gluers, including ink, air and electrical systems.
CORRUGATOR BELT SERVICE LLC www.corrugator.com
Serving the corrugated box industry since 1991, Chicago- based Corrugator Belt Service LLC maintains corru- gator belts for peak board quality and performance.
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