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15kg Fresh Washed Pineapples: How to Avoid Damage to Waterproof Shipping Boxes During Transportation
Transporting 15 kg of freshly washed pineapples is not easy. First, the fruit is heavy. Second, the skin is rough and hard. More importantly, the customer has a special process. After harvesting, the pineapples are washed in water. Then, they are packed immediately. As a result, the fruit is wet, and the packaging stays in a humid condition from start to finish.Because of this, the customer faced serious problems. Their old cartons absorbed water quickly. Then, they became soft. During transportation, the boxes often broke. For example, the seams tore, or the cartons collapsed under stacking weight. As a result, the pineapples were damaged and contaminated. Finally, they lost all sales value.
To solve this problem, we worked closely with the customer. First, we analyzed the product characteristics. Then, we developed targeted solutions step by step.
First, pineapples are heavy. Usually, each box weighs 10–15 kg. Also, the shipping distance is long. Therefore, high compression strength is necessary. So, we used five-layer reinforced corrugated material. This ensures strong load-bearing performance.
Second, the pineapple skin is rough, like a file. During transport, movement can damage the inner walls. As a result, paper debris may appear. To prevent this, we selected dense inner liner material. In addition, we added a simple anti-abrasion coating. Therefore, the inner surface stays intact.
Most importantly, moisture is the key issue. Since the fruit is packed wet, water exposure is unavoidable. Therefore, we used high-strength water-resistant paperboard. This material resists water instead of absorbing it. As a result, the carton does not soften or weaken. Thus, moisture damage is effectively controlled.
In terms of structure, we have balanced practicality and safety. Pineapples feature intense respiration and generate heat during transportation, so we specially designed ventilation holes. Besides, we added internal bottom partitions to greatly improve the box load-bearing capacity. This enables the cartons to support stacking better, and they can be piled up to over 2.5 meters without collapse.
For printing, we used flexo printing. First, it is suitable for heavy corrugated boxes. Second, it helps control costs. Meanwhile, we suggested simple artwork. Large solid printing areas were avoided. Therefore, ink sticking problems under humid conditions can be reduced. As a result, the carton appearance remains clean.
During production, we controlled every detail. For example, during lamination, we kept even pressure. This prevents flute crushing. Otherwise, compression strength may drop by more than 30%. In addition, we controlled glue application precisely. Too much glue can increase moisture and weaken the board.
During die-cutting, we used high-strength imported blades. Therefore, the cutting is clean and accurate. Moreover, all ventilation holes have rounded corners. This reduces stress concentration. As a result, tearing risk is minimized.
On the other hand, we added internal bottom partitions. Therefore, the load-bearing capacity is further enhanced. This helps the cartons support stacked pallets more effectively. In addition, we applied a waterproof coating on all sides. So, even with wet fruit, water cannot easily penetrate. As a result, the boxes can be stacked over 2.5 meters without collapsing.
Finally, the customer was very satisfied. First, the strong structure improved container loading efficiency. The cartons remained stable and undamaged. Therefore, time and labor were saved. Second, during packing, the waterproof feature worked very well. Also, the bottom partitions improved stacking stability. Compared with the previous solution, the new cartons solved moisture and collapse problems. As a result, the entire transportation process became safer and more reliable.
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