PLA Storage Best Practices

Now available – our 8.5×11 inch information sheet/warehouse sign to communicate best practices for PLA packaging to help ensure it arrives, survives, and performs as expected.

The sheet describes PLA material and why it has some unique storage and handling requirements as well as specific directions and procedures by category.

Avoid Direct Sunlight

• Move the boxes to a cool, covered location as soon as they are delivered
• Store product away from windows, doors and skylights

Avoid High Temperatures

• Store under 105ºF/40ºC
• Store away from appliances and equipment that generate a lot of heat
• Store in air conditioned spaces
• Specify routes, shipment times and delivery dates to transport during the coolest part of the day
• Choose protective blankets or refrigerated trucks during shipping

Store In A Cool, Dry Location

• Avoid storage under metal roofs with limited air flow
• Store in cooler parts of your warehouse or truck
• Store on lower racks of trucks and trailers
• Store above 14°F/-10°C

Handle With Care

• Don’t leave shipments loaded for extended periods of time
• Choose the right truck or shipping accessory such as insulated shipping blankets
• Load and ship during cooler times of the day

PDF available on Brandfolder for your convenience

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