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ROPAK EXTENDED LENGTH CONTAINER WITH FOUR DROP DOORS HAS BEEN TESTED AND MEETS AIAG RC-9 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

LINPAC Materials Handling's strong, durable ROPAK™ 64.5" Extended Length four drop door model has joined other ROPAK containers by being tested and meeting the Automotive Industry Action Group's (AIAG) RC-9 Returnable Container Performance Test Guidelines for bulk containers.

The testing, carried out by a certified thirdparty testing agency, validated the 64.5" x 48" container's ability to withstand the rigors of transportation and handling and meet AIAG's demanding qualifications.

The battery of tests, conducted over four days, included testing the container's strength against side impact, drop impact, vibration, compression and deflection of components when filled to capacity.

The AIAG, a globally recognized organization formed in 1982, continuously improves business processes and practices involving trading partners throughout the supply chain. Its container and packaging systems committee works to achieve consensus on common automotive industry rules for containers, including sizes, quality and testing procedures.

Designed with added strength and rigidity to accommodate long and hard-to-fit parts, such as automotive bumper reinforcements, plastic trim and air ducts, the long-lasting, durable ROPAK Extended Length containers protect and transport parts and products safely. The four drop door model has a latchless design and when opened, the lightweight doors lie flat against the outside of the container.

ROPAK Extended Length containers stack high, either upright or collapsed, to conserve floor space; withstand years of repeated wear and handling, and are easily recyclable at the end of their useful lives.


listed below are several bulletins that show the many applications for which our materials handling products are being used. Just click on the covers or companies to read the PDF files.

	Find out how Harley-Davidson is using ROPAKTM 45"x48" and 32"x30" containers to receive shipments of OEM parts, including metal stampings, castings, forgings, electrical components and seats.
	See how Interface Flooring Systems is using ROPAKTM 40"x48"x39" containers for repacking and storing yarn, carpet remnants, wood, shrink-wrap and cardboard.
	Learn about Lexmark International's process of receiving materials in ROPAKTM 45"x48"x34" and 45"x48"x42" containers and then using them in assembly line production for laser printers.
	Discover how Mercedes-Benz U.S. International has implemented JIT manufacturing of the M-Class sport utility vehicle with ROPAKTM 45"x48"x25" and 45"x48"x34" containers.
	Find out how Ryobi Motor Products is using ROPAKTM 40"x48"x39" and 40"x48"x29" containers to store materials for assembly line setup.
	See how South Charleston Stamping and Manufacturing uses ROPAKTM 45"x48"x25" and 45"x48"x34" containers for all their in-house material handling needs.
	Discover how a Major Pickle Processor is transporting brine stock with ROPAKTM 45"x48"x34" containers.
	Learn how a Large Plastics Preform/Filler Manufacturer uses ROPAKTM 45"x48"x42" containers to facilitate in-plant movement and storage of plastic preforms.
	See how a Large Publishing Company uses ROPAKTM 45"x48"x42" containers for in-plant handling of signatures.
	Find out how Mittler Supply ships welding supplies to retail stores and to customers with ROPAKTM 32"x30"x34" containers.