How Are Coated Coils Packed for Sea Freight?
Key facts
| Risk in transit | Protection |
|---|---|
| Bent fins, film damage | Rigid face covers, edge protection |
| Moisture and condensation | Wrapping and desiccant where required |
| Salt air at port and on deck | Sealed wrapping, container shipment |
| Movement in the container | Fixed to pallets or in crates, blocked and braced |
| Packing before full cure | Packing only after cure is recorded |
Cure before packing
A film that is touch-dry is not fully cured. Wrapping it too early can mark the surface or trap solvent and moisture. The cure record is checked before packing starts.
Protecting the fins
Fins bend easily, and a bent fin cracks the film on it. Coil faces are covered with rigid boards, and edges and headers are protected against knocks during loading.
Moisture on the voyage
Containers can sweat as they move between climates. Wrapping keeps condensation and salt air off the coils; desiccant is added for long voyages or where specified.
What this means for your project
Photos of the packing are included in the batch record. Check the packing on arrival against those photos before signing for the goods.
