Plastic Pallets High-quality load carriers for modern logistics processes

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1 Quality, the best value. Plastic Pallets High-quality load carriers for modern logistics processes

2 Do you have questions or require detailed information? We are happy to advise you. Contact Germany (Headquarters Export Department) Paul Craemer GmbH Brocker Straße Herzebrock-Clarholz Germany Tel.: Fax: info@craemer.com United Kingdom Craemer UK Ltd Craemer House Hortonwood 1 Telford, Shropshire TF1 7GN United Kingdom Tel: Fax: info@craemer.com 11/2016, NR. 3 2

3 Table of Contents 4 Craemer Plastic Pallets 6 Your Advantages 8 The Pallet Families 13 Bespoke Pallets, ESD, Auto-ID, Colours, Labelling 14 Application Examples 16 Material 17 Quality Assurance 3

Craemer Plastic Pallets The importance of plastic pallets is growing. For some industries and application areas the use of plastic load carriers has already become the standard.

4 Craemer Plastic Pallets The importance of plastic pallets is growing. For some industries and application areas the use of plastic load carriers has already become the standard. This also increases the demands placed on the product and its quality. The Craemer Group is well-prepared for this development: Having produced the world s first one-piece injection moulded plastic pallet in 1967, Craemer continues to be a reliable and experienced partner. Key Quality Factors: The Craemer Group International Family-run Development and innovative strength In-house tool making facility Manufacturing competence Continuous quality controls Craemer Plastic Pallets Reusable Long lifetime Ready availability Reliable safety Impeccable hygiene ne-piece injection moulded Highest processing quality High load bearing capacity Suitable for high rack storage Consistent tare weight (dimensionally stable) 4

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6 Trusted Worldwide, Proven a Million times over The comprehensive pallet portfolio includes half, euro and industrial size pallets. The five pallet families offer suitable solutions for every application. Craemer reusable plastic pallets are proven a million times over and can be found in many closed-loop systems where automisation, process security as well as cleanliness and hygiene play important roles. The customers come from a variety of industries - from packaging, pooling, food processing or retail to electronics, automotive, and the chemical/pharmaceutical industries. Craemer plastic pallet are mostly injection-moulded in one piece. In order to assure highest product quality only pure and high-quality materials are used. The Craemer pallet range price-performance comparison The more complex the application, the higher the performance requirements for load carriers. Various characteristics of Craemer plastic pallets facilitate this allegedly simple and often underestimated product to run smoothly and reliably in a variety of application areas. The right plastic pallets for your logistics processes Performance TC CR D CS H Price The price-performance comparison is valid for euro and industrial size pallets in the respective basic version and can vary depending on the application. Detailed information on each pallet family can be found on the following pages. 6

Your Advantages with Craemer Plastic Pallets Extremely long

only pure materials for long-term maintenance free use High

Excellent running smoothness on conveyor systems and in

and accuracy thanks to innovative design and high-quality

to extreme heat Dimensionally stable due to use of UV

anti-slip coating Robust runner connections

7 Your Advantages with Craemer Plastic Pallets Extremely long lifetime allows high number of pallet trips Processing of only pure materials for long-term maintenance free use High economic efficiency Low levels of deflection at high loads Excellent running smoothness on conveyor systems and in automated warehouses High manufacturing quality, precision and accuracy thanks to innovative design and high-quality production process Temperature resistant from deep freezing to extreme heat Dimensionally stable due to use of UV stabilizers High-quality welding connections Non-abrasive anti-slip coating Robust runner connections Corrosion-protected reinforcement profiles Welded runners for conveyor technology Numerous rim options 7

D Pallets From lightweight to heavy duty D plastic pallets are all-round talents with a low tare weight, ideal for applications in distribution and automated warehouse processes.

8 D Pallets From lightweight to heavy duty D plastic pallets are all-round talents with a low tare weight, ideal for applications in distribution and automated warehouse processes. Characteristics Euro and Industrial pallet Made from HDPE, virgin material or regranulate (EC) Numerous retrofittable features Corner elements prevent foil wrap from shifting (Euro size only) Load capacity of up to kg in high rack* Characteristics Half pallet Made from HDPE/PP, regranulate (EC) High runner stability and bending strength Elevated fork entry openings / ideal entry width Patented lego structure for secure stacking of empty pallets 3 runners (D3) 5 runners (D3-5) D x 800 x 150 ptions: Reinforcement profiles Rims Anti-slip Pop-Ups as interlocking support for stacking of empty pallets Transponder D3 / D x 1000 x 150 ptions: Reinforcement profiles Rims Anti-slip Pop-Ups as interlocking support for stacking of empty pallets Transponder D2 800 x 600 x 160 ptions: Rims Anti-slip Transponder Robust runners RFID transponder Reinforcement profiles Rim options Anti-slip plugs 8

CS Pallets The multi-talent With their welded runners, CS

of bagged goods, cardboard packaging and other packed goods.

regranulate Combination of numerous proven product features

400 kg in high rack* CS1 1200 x 800 x 150 ptions: Reinforcement

deck for printing industry applications CS3 1200 x 1000 x 150

9 CS Pallets The multi-talent With their welded runners, CS plastic pallets deliver a particularly convincing performance in automated warehouse systems. The almost completely closed top deck facilitates easy handling of bagged goods, cardboard packaging and other packed goods. Characteristics Euro and Industrial pallet Made from HDPE, regranulate Combination of numerous proven product features Load capacity of up to kg in high rack* CS x 800 x 150 ptions: Reinforcement profiles Welded runners Rims Anti-slip Transponder Non-stop deck for printing industry applications CS x 1000 x 150 ptions: Reinforcement profiles Welded runners Rims Anti-slip Transponder Robust runners RFID transponder Reinforcement profiles Rim options Anti-slip runner 9

H Pallets The benchmark for hygiene The food grade H plastic pallets are ideal for applications that require a maximum of cleanliness and hygiene.

1 hygienic pallet Accepted standard in the European meat industry GS1 stamp for Europe-wide exchangeability Certified with GS label for tested safety

to 1.000 kg in high rack* Characteristics Euro and Industrial pallet Made from HDPE, virgin material or regranulate (EC) Certified with GS label for

000 kg in high rack* Characteristics Half pallet Made from HDPE, virgin material Supplement to H1 Euro pallet Ideal for use with standardised box

10 H Pallets The benchmark for hygiene The food grade H plastic pallets are ideal for applications that require a maximum of cleanliness and hygiene. Especially the EUR H1 has been setting the hygiene standards for over 20 years. Characteristics Euro pallet EUR H1 Made from HDPE, virgin material Nr. 1 hygienic pallet Accepted standard in the European meat industry GS1 stamp for Europe-wide exchangeability Certified with GS label for tested safety Certified according to DIN and Welded runners Central box retainers and rims for use with standardised box systems Load capacity of up to kg in high rack* Characteristics Euro and Industrial pallet Made from HDPE, virgin material or regranulate (EC) Certified with GS label for tested safety (Euro pallet) With welded or unwelded runners Load capacity of up to kg in high rack* Characteristics Half pallet Made from HDPE, virgin material Supplement to H1 Euro pallet Ideal for use with standardised box systems Unwelded runners EUR H x 800 x 160 H x 1000 x 160 H2 800 x 600 x 160 ptions: Rims Anti-slip ptions: Rims Welded runners EUR H1 with central box retainers H1 without central box retainers Rim options Anti-slip runner 10

CR Pallets For complex tasks From high rack storage to fully automated

daily handling and are the ideal solution for heavy loads.

or regranulate (EC) Anti-slip strips on the top deck Highest dimensional

750 kg in high rack* Characteristics Half pallet Made from HDPE, virgin

pallets Low runner height, ideal for forklift operations 3 runners (CR3) 5

Transponder CR3 / CR3-5 1200 x 1000 x 160 ptions: Reinforcement profiles

11 CR Pallets For complex tasks From high rack storage to fully automated processes: CR plastic pallets offer extreme load bearing capacities for daily handling and are the ideal solution for heavy loads. Characteristics Euro and Industrial pallet Made from HDPE, virgin material or regranulate (EC) Anti-slip strips on the top deck Highest dimensional stability in high rack storage Load capacity of up to kg in high rack* Characteristics Half pallet Made from HDPE, virgin material Low tare weight Interlocking system for safe handling of empty pallets Low runner height, ideal for forklift operations 3 runners (CR3) 5 runners (CR3-5) CR x 800 x 160 ptions: Reinforcement profiles Rims Transponder CR3 / CR x 1000 x 160 ptions: Reinforcement profiles Rims Transponder CR2 800 x 600 x 160 ptions: Rims Robust runners Reinforcement profiles Rim options Anti-slip strips CR2 interlocking system 11

TC Pallets Completely closed The completely closed TC plastic pallets offer reliable protection from contamination or water ingress and are ideal for cleanroom or hygiene-sensitive applications in

Characteristics Euro and Industrial pallet Patented welding seam geometry for maximum impact resistance and breaking strength Solid wall thickness Excellent deflection levels in high rack Easy to

000 kg in high rack*) 3 runners (TC3) 5 runners (TC3-5) TC1 1200 x 800 x 160 ptions: Reinforcement profiles Rims Transponder TC3 / TC3-5 1200 x 1000 x 160 ptions: Reinforcement profiles Rims

12 TC Pallets Completely closed The completely closed TC plastic pallets offer reliable protection from contamination or water ingress and are ideal for cleanroom or hygiene-sensitive applications in the pharmaceutical, chemical or food industry. Characteristics Euro and Industrial pallet Patented welding seam geometry for maximum impact resistance and breaking strength Solid wall thickness Excellent deflection levels in high rack Easy to clean, no cavities or recesses Low residual moisture after drying process High load bearing capacity in heavy duty areas (up to kg in high rack*) 3 runners (TC3) 5 runners (TC3-5) TC x 800 x 160 ptions: Reinforcement profiles Rims Transponder TC3 / TC x 1000 x 160 ptions: Reinforcement profiles Rims Transponder Smooth underside of pallet deck Reinforcement profiles Rim options High-strength honeycomb structure Patented welding seam geometry Detailed technical specifications can be found on the respective product data sheet at 12 *Specifications are only valid for product versions with integrated reinforcement profiles. Load capacities for high rack applications were established using evenly distributed loads (bagged goods, E2 boxes for EUR H1) along the longitudinal sides, resting on two supports for over 100 hours at a room temperature of approx. 20 C.

Bespoke pallets We offer the possibility of manufacturing bespoke pallets according to your requirements (dimensions of up to 3000 X 3000 mm).

ESD Electrically conductive materials are ideal for the transportation of electrostratic sensitive components. Static electricity or electric fields can result in electric charging.

The material used for Craemer ESD pallets is modified with additives, offering reliable protection and making them an ideal supplement for conductive boxes.

The use of this technology allows dynamic and flexible data management - even for processes that have fully exhausted existing identification systems such as barcodes.

Colours UHF transponder in check card format Integration of customerown transponders We offer a wide range of standard and special colours.

13 Bespoke pallets We offer the possibility of manufacturing bespoke pallets according to your requirements (dimensions of up to 3000 X 3000 mm). Thanks to high manufacturing quality these individual solutions are durable and have proven their worth in many application areas. Talk to our experts about quantity and design. ESD Electrically conductive materials are ideal for the transportation of electrostratic sensitive components. Static electricity or electric fields can result in electric charging. The following discharge (electrostatic discharge, short: ESD) can cause a short, high-voltage electrical impulse and damage sensitive components. The material used for Craemer ESD pallets is modified with additives, offering reliable protection and making them an ideal supplement for conductive boxes. Auto-ID Equipping Craemer plastic pallets with RFID transponders (UHF, HF) turns them into information carriers with huge potential for the entire supply chain. The use of this technology allows dynamic and flexible data management - even for processes that have fully exhausted existing identification systems such as barcodes. The benefits of this technology are manifold, as it offers a high degree of process and cost transparency. Colours UHF transponder in check card format Integration of customerown transponders We offer a wide range of standard and special colours. Standard colours Light grey (similar to RAL 7042) Dark grey (similar to RAL 7012) Basalt grey (similar to RAL 7011/7026) Red brown (similar to RAL 2001) Light blue (similar to Pantone 283C) Black (similar to RAL 9004) Your pallets, your colour? No problem, all Craemer plastic pallets are available in your corporate colour starting from an order quantity of 500. Labelling All plastic pallets can be individualised with lettering, logos and sequential numbering. Depending on order quantity. Positioning upon consultation. Hot stamping of logo Hot stamping of lettering Sequential numbering (hot stamping) Injection moulded logo 13

Application Examples: Craemer Plastic Pallets used in the meat processing industry The DIN-certified hygienic pallet is the accepted standard in the

Its europewide exchangeability makes it ideal for any transport and logistics processes of standardised box systems.

automated production line. Integrated steel reinforcement profiles increase stability and load bearing capacity, ensuring reliable processes.

14 Application Examples: Craemer Plastic Pallets used in the meat processing industry The DIN-certified hygienic pallet is the accepted standard in the meat industry and can also be found in several supplier industries. Its europewide exchangeability makes it ideal for any transport and logistics processes of standardised box systems. the confectionery industry The heavy duty pallet is used in the supply, packaging and high rack warehousing operations as well as along the entire automated production line. Integrated steel reinforcement profiles increase stability and load bearing capacity, ensuring reliable processes. the automotive supplier industry ptimisation of material handling is crucial for component production in the automotive industry. By employing robust plastic pallets, disruptions in the transport and storage facilities as well as time-consuming and expensive downtime has been minimised. 14

the metal forming industry The heavy duty pallet is mostly used for the transportation of pallet cages on chain and roller conveyors.

Despite the high daily loads the load carriers remain fully functioning, even after more than ten years of everyday use.

15 the metal forming industry The heavy duty pallet is mostly used for the transportation of pallet cages on chain and roller conveyors. nce placed on the conveyor line, the dimensionally stable load carrier is fully accepted by the automated systems and runs exceptionally smooth thanks to its welded runners. the furniture industry Since making the switch to durable Craemer plastic pallets, the automated intralogistic processes run errorless. Despite the high daily loads the load carriers remain fully functioning, even after more than ten years of everyday use. the food processing industry The completely closed plastic pallet is primarily used for high rack storage of ingredients and the transportation of big bags to the production lines. They are easy to clean and offer ideal load bearing capacities thanks to extremely low levels of deflection. Hulkenberg bv 15

Virgin Material Craemer plastic pallets from virgin material are made from high-quality HDPE. This material offers high impact resistance, stability and durability.

16 Material Craemer focuses on quality and sustainability. This begins with the general orientation of manufacturing durable and reusable products using only pure, high-quality HDPE that has been tested to high quality standards. Virgin Material Craemer plastic pallets from virgin material are made from high-quality HDPE. This material offers high impact resistance, stability and durability. Compared to other plastics, HDPE can be used without breakages, even at low and sub-zero temperatures. It convinces with high resistance to acids, alkaline solutions and chemicals. Craemer plastic pallets are available in virgin HDPE or regranulate Regranulate Virgin material Regranulate Plastic pallets made from regranulate offer first-class quality. The regranulate is made from melted down high-quality HDPE, from which all impurities have been filtered out during the treatment process. With this material philosophy we clearly distinguish ourselves from the market, as other materials such as recyclates (not pure) or mixed plastics from the German dual system (post consumer waste) are often used. The processed regranulate convinces with: High level of purity: Thanks to state-of-the art washing and production facilities we are able to offer regranulate with a high level of purity. We only use high-quality raw materials from sources we know. Consistent quality: By adhering to strict production guidelines and internal quality controls we guarantee consistent quality of our regranulate and thus consistent product quality.. Redemption at the end of the pallets useful service life We understand future-oriented and sustainable management as part of our responsibility. ne aspect of our comprehensive customer service is therefore the redemption of products that are no longer fully functioning due to age/use. Talk to us when the time has come to dispose of old Craemer products. It is a good contribution to sustainability to return these high-quality materials to the material cycle. Chemical Resistance An overview can be found on pages in the container section of this brochure. 16

Quality Assurance with In-house Testing Facilities When planning and implementing product inspections, Craemer draws on its in-house expertise: All the necessary testing facilities are available in

All plastic pallets are tested according to IS 8611 as well as internal testing criteria.

17 Quality Assurance with In-house Testing Facilities When planning and implementing product inspections, Craemer draws on its in-house expertise: All the necessary testing facilities are available in our own laboratories. During the incoming goods inspection, product testing and initial sample inspection, our qualified team ensures that all items are of the required quality. All plastic pallets are tested according to IS 8611 as well as internal testing criteria. The assessment of a new pallet consists of the following tests: Visual inspection, processing quality Pallet weight, main dimensions (target/performance comparison) Corner drop test from different heights of up to 4 m at +25 C, +40 C and -20 C Roller conveyor test, e.g. with kg load over 60 km Fork lift impact test Ball drop test at -20 C with 5 kg weight from a height of 1.5 m Dimensional stability in changing climates Labelling, wetting bath for ageing simulation Internal pressure test for welded pallets Lift truck test, widening of runners at room temperature and at -20 C Bending test, test periods of 48 and 100 hours Wetting bath Corner drop test 17

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