Provided are a packaging container, a packaging method, and a method for carrying metal foil, which can suppress damage and deformation of the packaging container and enable stable carrying even if the packaging container is carried while suspending it in the midair. A packaging container made of corrugated cardboard includes: a pallet 2 having leg portions 21; a body frame 3 arranged on the pallet 2, the body frame 3 having bearing grooves 31 at end wall portions 32 opposing to each other; and a lid portion 4 provided on the body frame 3, wherein each of the leg portions 21 is arranged on an inner side than each of the end wall portions 23 of the pallet 2.

The invention relates to a transportation system (100) for transportation of large items (2), such as flanges, wherein said transportation system comprises: a frame (4) having an extension in a longitudinal direction (X), in a transversal direction (Y) and in a vertical direction (Z); wherein said frame comprises two longitudinal girders (6,6), which are connected to a plurality of pairs of transversal primary support beams (8,8, 10,10); wherein said primary support beams preferably are being arranged on an upper part of said longitudinal girders (6,6); wherein said longitudinal girders comprise a lower surface (12) and an upper surface (14); wherein said transversal primary support beams comprise an upper surface (16); wherein the area between two transversal primary support beams defines a storage area (18) for said large items; wherein free access in a downward direction is provided in the storage area (18) for the large items; wherein the lower part of the frame (4) is having dimensions and locking mechanisms corresponding to a freight container; thereby allowing the transportation system to be arranged and locked in place safely on top of a freight container.

A shipping rack for transporting rolls of flexible material includes a generally flat base for supporting a lower end of the rolls of flexible material thereon. A lid is spaced from the base for supporting an upper end of the rolls of flexible material, and a plurality of upright columns extend vertically between the base and the lid at a perimeter of the base. At least two hinges are defined in each of the upright columns to permit each of the upright columns to be moved between a vertical extended configuration wherein lower, intermediate and upper portions of the upright column are aligned and a collapsed configuration wherein the lower, intermediate and upper portions are obliquely arranged with respect to one another. A latch is associated with each of the hinges to selectively maintain the upright columns in the extended configuration.

A shipping rack for transporting rolls of flexible material includes a generally flat base for supporting a lower end of the rolls of flexible material thereon. A lid is spaced from the base for supporting an upper end of the rolls of flexible material, and a plurality of upright columns extend vertically between the base and the lid at a perimeter of the base. At least two hinges are defined in each of the upright columns to permit each of the upright columns to be moved between a vertical extended configuration wherein lower, intermediate and upper portions of the upright column are aligned and a collapsed configuration wherein the lower, intermediate and upper portions are obliquely arranged with respect to one another. A latch is associated with each of the hinges to selectively maintain the upright columns in the extended configuration.

The present invention provides a protector for protecting a steel coil having an outer curved surface, an inner core surface and a sidewall located there between, the protector comprising a first member adapted for engagement with a coil core; and a second member adapted for engagement with a coil outer surface. The invention further provides a protector for protecting a steel coil having an outer curved surface, an inner core surface and a sidewall located there between, the protector comprising a first member having a coil core guard; and a second member having a coil belly guard, wherein, in use, the coil core guard is located adjacent the coil core and the coil belly guard is located adjacent the coil outer surface, both the first and second members being adjacent the coil sidewall. Also provided is a method of protecting a steel coil from damage, the steel coil comprising the steps of providing a protector according to an aspect of the present invention; locating the first member adjacent a coil core; and locating the second member adjacent a coil outer surface.

The present invention provides a protector for protecting a steel coil having an outer curved surface, an inner core surface and a sidewall located there between, the protector comprising a first member adapted for engagement with a coil core; and a second member adapted for engagement with a coil outer surface. The invention further provides a protector for protecting a steel coil having an outer curved surface, an inner core surface and a sidewall located there between, the protector comprising a first member having a coil core guard; and a second member having a coil belly guard, wherein, in use, the coil core guard is located adjacent the coil core and the coil belly guard is located adjacent the coil outer surface, both the first and second members being adjacent the coil sidewall. Also provided is a method of protecting a steel coil from damage, the steel coil comprising the steps of providing a protector according to an aspect of the present invention; locating the first member adjacent a coil core; and locating the second member adjacent a coil outer surface.

Method of applying a handle to a netting roll for round balers using an application equipment, said method comprising the following steps: picking up, by means of a first operating element of the application equipment, a ring body of the handle; placing the roll on the running plane of a belt conveyor of the application equipment and causing, by means of the belt conveyor, to run said roll up to a second operating element of the application equipment; conveying, by means of the first operating element, the ring body of the handle to position said ring body at the second operating element; picking up, by means of the second operating element, the ring body from the first operating element; fitting, by means of the second operating element, said ring body onto the roll; exerting, by means of a third operating element of the application equipment, a pulling force on said ring body; applying, by means of at least one applicator of the application equipment, at least one fixing element to the ring body of the handle and the roll to fix said ring body to the roll and thus define a grip portion of the handle; releasing, by means of the third operating element, the pulling force applied to the ring body.

Method of applying a handle to a netting roll for round balers using an application equipment, said method comprising the following steps: picking up, by means of a first operating element of the application equipment, a ring body of the handle; placing the roll on the running plane of a belt conveyor of the application equipment and causing, by means of the belt conveyor, to run said roll up to a second operating element of the application equipment; conveying, by means of the first operating element, the ring body of the handle to position said ring body at the second operating element; picking up, by means of the second operating element, the ring body from the first operating element; fitting, by means of the second operating element, said ring body onto the roll; exerting, by means of a third operating element of the application equipment, a pulling force on said ring body; applying, by means of at least one applicator of the application equipment, at least one fixing element to the ring body of the handle and the roll to fix said ring body to the roll and thus define a grip portion of the handle; releasing, by means of the third operating element, the pulling force applied to the ring body.

A packaging system comprising one or more multi-layer packaging pads applied to a pre-wrapped object, such as a metal coil, at high wear locations for increased abrasion resistance. The multi-layer packaging pad includes first and second plies and optionally a slip sheet. The first and second plies are disposed in an overlapping arrangement and have first and second inside slip surfaces, respectively, that face one another. The first and second plies are connected along only a sealed perimeter of the multi-layer packaging pad to provide a slip region between the first and second plies. The first and a second inside slip surfaces are formulated to slide relative to one another such that an unconstrained middle portion of the second ply is moveable relative to the first ply. Associated methods of manufacture and use are also provided.

A base platform carrying a plurality of lower rail members on an upper surface. A pair of opposing laterally spaced end plates engaging the lower rail members. A series of lower positioning teeth formed in the lower rail members. A series of complementary lower connecting teeth included on the end plates engaging the lower positioning teeth. A plurality of upper rail members carried by the end plates. A series of upper positioning teeth formed in the upper rail members. A series of complementary upper connecting teeth included on the end plates engaging the upper positioning teeth of the upper rail members securing the end plates to the upper rail members. The series of upper and lower connecting teeth provide for the end plates to be repositionable along at least a portion of the upper and lower rail members to adjust spacing between the end plates to accommodate various roll sizes.