Packaging SECUPAC Eric Janssens October 2005

Function of packaging Protects film: during: -transport -storage from: -light -mechanical damages -mechanical pressure -humidity -dust contamination

S ECUPAC: Advantages Immobilization of film sheets Easy manipulation (rigid block) No risk for black line abrasion Bag is stronger, better protection Absolute humidity barrier Reduce amount cardboard waste (volume and height) Stack height is (depending size) 48 or 2 x 38 boxes per pallet Cosmetics

Inner packaging Bag protects against: light humidity exchange friction damage 23 µm PET 7 µm Aluminum 12 µm OPA 80 µm black LDPE Fil m Polypropylene plate (x 2) protects against damages improve stiffness Shrink foil dust separator / collector

Inner packaging : vacuum packed Vacuumed Double welded sealing Identification label Shrink wrapped

Outer packaging: Sleeve (50 or 100 sheets)

Outer packaging: label Film type Darkroom illumination Article code Film Size : metric + imperial Number of films per pack Production batch number Cutting batch number Expiration date

Inner label Film Size : metric + imperial Production batch number Cutting batch number Expiration date Film type Article code Inner label is: peelable and re-applicable dustfree

Inner packaging: set-up Sizes: 30 x 40 cm and 26 x 32: Secupac (Q1 05) 26 x 32 and < 80 x 110 cm: Secupac (Q2 06) other sizes packing remains unchanged Packaging: 20 x 24 per 100 sheets > 20 x 24 per 50 sheets

Recommended working method Transport, storage & unpacking Transport and store film horizontally Transfer film from warehouse to grey zone Open the sleeve in the grey zone and remove it Open the shrink foil gently and remove it The shrink foil is not antistatic, so it attracts and holds dust (prevent contamination of the inner packaging) Dont crumple up the shrink foil to avoid the dust from getting airborne Take the inner packaging to plotter room

Recommended working method Acclimatizing & loading Acclimatize pack per pack unopened for at least 8 hours Open the inner packaging (bag) (re-use label) Take the top PP sheet away and remove it Load the plotter with as many sheets as you can handle Avoid: scratching, folding, cracking pressure marking Store the remaining film sheets in a film safe

Recommended working method Safe film Safe

Chemistry Packaging Developer and fixer are packaged: 4 x 5 litres 4 x 60 litres

Conclusions Secupac Easier and safer to handle Better protection Reduced waste Better stack height Better looking Secupac to Secure Your Business