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New rack technology extends life of water bottles

Image courtesy of Polymer Solutions International.

February 9, 2021

Polymer Solutions International, a supplier of material handling products for the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, industrial and retail industries, has introduced its ProStack Rack for storage and delivery of three- to five-gallon water bottles, according to a press release.

The solution keeps plastic bottles secure in tunnels, reducing the friction that causes scuffing and damage. PSI developed a solution which combines the advantages of plastic materials with a new way of "cradling" the stored bottles.

As bottles are transported, they are subject to movement and vibration. With PSI's latest technology, the bottles are more stable in the tunnels, therefore reducing friction and wear. The rack has a lighter weight, allowing the customer to carry more bottles on a truck. Alternatively, if a bottler chooses to carry the same amount of product, the loads will weigh less, creating better fuel efficiency.

The combination of these two innovations reduces:
1. The percentage of bottle surface which contacts the rack.
2. The number of edges that the bottle will pass as it is being loaded or unloaded from the tunnel.
3. Movement in the racks as the bottles are transported.

In addition to working with standard five-gallon bottles, PSI's new rack technology is available for use transporting and storing three- or four-gallon water bottles, which are used in various markets.