UV-safe packaging protects high-value lacquers
Marc Martens
The challenge
A manufacturer of specialty coatings supplies high-value UV-curable lacquers to customers worldwide. The company originally used ordinary white plastic containers, but these provided insufficient protection against sunlight: exposure to UV light could cause the outer layer of the lacquer to cure while the remaining contents stayed liquid.
The lacquers are also sensitive to moisture and temperature changes. Expansion within the packaging can lead to seepage, while the packaging must withstand impacts during transport. Strict cleanliness is essential because even tiny foreign particles can remain visible in coatings only a few microns thick.
The solution
CurTec supplies black UV-safe Wide Neck Drums for larger quantities and Packo screw-lid jars for smaller volumes. Their robust construction, secure screw closures and moisture-resistant design help protect the lacquers throughout filling, storage and transport.
The drums are easy to open, close, clamp and decant, allowing customers to stir the contents before use. Their stackable design allows two layers of drums to fit inside reusable temperature-controlled outer packaging used for extended shipments. CurTec supplies the drums and jars at the high cleanliness level required for the application.
The benefits
The packaging protects the lacquers against UV exposure, moisture ingress, impacts and foreign particles while reducing the risk of leakage and strong odors escaping. Reliable screw closures also make the filling operation faster and easier than packaging that requires multiple lid components to align correctly.
The Wide Neck Drums support convenient handling and integration into customers’ production processes, while their stackability improves shipping efficiency. Consistent packaging cleanliness also helps the manufacturer avoid product-quality issues caused by dust.
Every critical material brings its own handling, protection and logistics challenges. Talk to CurTec about a packaging solution designed around your product, process and supply chain.
