Plastics & Rubber

Smart pallets for cost-effective supply chains

Für die Beschichtung der extrem robusten Hybridpaletten aus mitteldichten Holzfaserplatten (MDF) und Kunststoff hat Ahrma das BASF-Sprühsystem Elastocoat® C verwendet: Es versiegelt effizient, schnell und dauerhaft die Paletten-Oberflächen und ermöglicht so einen optimalen Schutz gegen Wasser, Verschmutzung, Mikrobenbefall und Abrasion. Dies verlängert Haltbarkeit und Lebensdauer der Paletten.

For the purpose of coating the extremely robust hybrid pallets made from medium density fiberboard (MDF) and plastic, Ahrma used BASF’s Elastocoat® C spray system. It seals the pallet surfaces efficiently, quickly and permanently and thus provides optimum protection against water, dirt, microbial infestation and abrasion. This increases the durability and service-life of the pallets.

Pallet by Ahrma with the PU-Coating Elastocoat® C by BASF, Photo: BASF

BASF is collaborating with the Dutch start-up company Ahrma Holding B.V., whose aim is to launch a completely new pallet concept on the logistics market. For the purpose of coating the extremely robust hybrid pallets made from medium-thickness fiberboard (MDF) and plastic, the formulation of BASF’s Elastocoat® C spray system was developed further. The result is that the PU coating improves the resistance and durability of these pallets and it can now be sprayed on directly in continuous, automated spraying units. There is no need for any further primer coat. The MDF pallets sealed with Elastocoat® C are not just more stable and around 25 percent lighter than traditional pallets, but also boast an innovative, comprehensive track and trace system. Ahrma presents these functionalities during K fair at the BASF booth.

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