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With the expansion of Solideck in the overseas steel deck market, we have determined different solutions according to different situations regarding the issues that need to be paid attention to in the packaging and transportation of steel decks.
The form of the steel deck transportation
There are two options, cabinet and bulk. For SD53-600 steel decks, which are partial “thrown” products, cabinet installation is obviously not cost-effective. According to our experience, a 40-foot high cabinet has a loading capacity of about 700-1200 square meters. This is still based on pressure. When the size of the steel plate is relatively consistent, it is estimated that there are at least 20 cabinets for a quantity of 25,000 square meters, and there is no doubt that bulk can often hold more.
Protection against product corrosion
Seawater has a great influence on metal corrosion, so anti-corrosion measures must be prepared.Regarding the problem of metal decks corrosion during sea transportation, our company believes that there is little difference in the corrosion of metal decks in cabinets and in bulk. The moisture of sea water has a certain corrosion on the product, which is formed by long-term action. If it is said that the sea voyage is less than two months or less, the impact is minimal, and it is the air (moisture) that affects the product. Corrosion, the effect is not much different in the cabinet and exposed outside, in order to prevent rainwater infiltration during transportation, covering the bulk metal decks with tarpaulin can solve this problem.
Collisions and scratches on the metal decks
Another advantage of cabinet packaging is that it is not easy to be hit or scratched by hard objects, which will damage the zinc layer, while bulk packaging is facing collisions and scratches from other goods. Therefore, a protective frame can be built outside the metal decks to prevent the product from being damaged. It is also wrapped with soft cloth or kraft paper to reduce bumps under certain circumstances.
Secondary transportation of products
The cabinets are definitely well protected in containers, but they also face the problem of secondary transportation and dragging, which requires a trailer to handle, and there is a risk of scratching the products when dragging them out of the cabinets. In bulk, due to the protective frame, it is rarely damaged even when being dragged, and it can be lifted directly by a crane, which is more convenient for secondary transportation and loading and unloading.
The specific method of bulk
a. After the profiled steel plates are formed, stack them and pack them with packing belts or steel belts. The weight of each bundle is not more than 3t, and the quantity is not more than 30 pieces. Wooden boards or foam board spacers are required for bundling;
b. Mark each bundle of the profiled steel plates, such as customer name, quantity, plate type, thickness, length, application position, etc., and ensure at least 2 marks for each bundle;
c. Use channel steel to make the shipping rack, put the bundled profiled steel plates into the shipping rack, and let the rear upper part be blocked with channel steel to form a whole;
d. The upper part is covered with tarpaulin to prevent rain, and the logo is made on the outside, and the logo is also made of rainproof treatment.
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Packaging selection
The packaging plan is determined according to the length and shape of the profiled steel plates. Angle steel channel steel rods can be used to determine the specific drag frame, and it is also determined according to the customer’s budget and requirements.
The above are some suggestions for steel deck packaging exported overseas, hoping to be helpful in customer service.