Glossary
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Aerospace Components
Material science used for aerospace packaging applications.
Assembly & Kitting
When you need to outsource product packaging, we can make and assemble the items. As a custom packaging manufacturer we can create automated production lines to pack many items together with efficiency eliminating the manual manufacturing of kits and components.
Automated Poka Yoke
A mistake proofing device that is used in our processes to avoid any non-conformance in our processes.
ANSI
American National Standards Institute (ANSI), is a representative to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF).
ASTM
ASTM is the governing body that establishes and maintains all testing criteria for most materials and manufacturing processes.
Automation
Machines or robots that sort, build, move and pack packages at a high speed. Increase your packaging speed, quality and efficiency by having us create an automated packaging process for you. We can make and pack clamshell packaging and blister packaging. Deufol also does contract packaging manufacturing.
Assembly
We assemble your items per your specifications. Using the resources of our engineering group we also are looking for potential improvements to enhance your product needs. Our engineers will create a custom automation solution for manufacturing for most products.
Automated Error Proofing
Building automated solutions to stop defects from being passed on to the end user.
Automotive Thermoforming Applications
Scientifically formulated plastics can be thermoformed to create sturdy automotive pieces at Deufol.
Assembly & Disassembly Manuals
Deufol will provide both assembly and disassembly manuals generated specifically for your particular applications. These manuals are detailed instructions for these processes.
Automated Packaging
Automated packaging refers to the mechanical and electronic systems used for the large-scale manufacture of diverse types of packaging solutions.
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Blister Card
Typical blister packs have marketing cards that are printed with 4 colors, which is standard. More colors can be used on the blister card packaging when needed.
Break Bulk
Items that will not fit into a normal shipping container must ship in a special crate in the break bulk area on the ship. This type of custom crating may need CAD, customer design, quality inspections, desiccants, and special lifting onto the ship; may need a dredge.
Blister Design
The 3 dimensional design of the actual component that will capture the customer product. Deufol Engineers use CAD software for blister packaging design, as well as custom clamshells.
Bundling
Putting items together with banding, shrink wrap or thermoforming.
Blister Packaging
The key features of blister packaging are the visibility, protection and longevity it provides.
Blister Packs
The assembly of the blister cards, blisters and customer product in its finished state. A clear plastic shell that is bonded to or trapped between two blister cards. Bonding takes place with heat (temperature), pressure, and dwell (how long the pressure is applied).
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CAD
Computer-Aided Design. Software technology used by our engineers to design and document custom thermoform packages. We use 3D Solid Modeling CAD Design software.
Clamshell Packaging
Hinged package with a snap closure. Can be sealed together manually or automatically. The process of using a clamshell blister to trap the customer product between to similar sides into one pack.
Consulting
We can start with a brief phone discussion listening to your issue or packaging need, and provide advice from the understanding. The next step would be formal consulting at your location after an agreed upon action plan.
Container Loading
Deufol will block and brack your export carto into shipping containers too prevent damage of your goods. Photo documentation and tracking software is available for quick and easy real time tracking. We can pack your export cargo at one of our facilities or at yours.
Co-packing
Co-packing refers to contract packaging, whereby the contract packager offers to provide a customized packaging service to its clients.
Crate Design
Engineering uses CAD to design custom crates from wood or metal.
Custom Designed Packaging Lines
From manual lines to fully automated lines, Deufol can create packaging lines for your specific needs. Deufol provides blister packaging services and clamshell packaging services. Each packaging line is timed and tested for efficiencies and quality tested.
Custom Thermoform Prototyping
Capability to design and produce prototype tooling and thermoformed components for conceptual or low volume requirements.
Capability Studies Analysis
An analysis using graphs and statistics, which is part of Six Sigma, to assess your processes and compare it to your performance. Controlled Studies using statically analysis to show process stability over time
CNC Machining
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining is process that allows complex geometric features to be manufactured directly from a computer aided design (CAD) software.
Consumer Goods Packaging
Consumer goods packaging is packaging designed for use in a retail environment. The constantly shifting demands of modern consumer societies have turned consumer goods packaging into an extremely diverse.
Contract Manufacturing
Manufacturing of an actual package or product. Deufol creates the design for manufacturing and then sets up production to produce it for you.
Cost Benefit Analysis
The evaluation of cost benefit for enhancing a component or manufacturing process.
Crating
Service for building custom containers from wood or metal, built in-house or on location, per customer specific needs.
Custom Engineering Solutions
Solutions based on a vast level of engineering skill sets to meet all customer needs.
Customization
In a globalized industrial context characterized by constant innovation and increasing specialization, customization is key to ensuring not only the survival, but also the success of a product and its brand.
Card Personalization
Card personalization refers to the various options available to manufacturers and retailers to set their gift and prepaid card products apart from the rest of the market
CNC Programming
CNC programming can be completed manually or with computer assist driven by the CAD design.
Container
A large standard shipping box used to send a large amount of items by ship or train.
Contract Packaging
A service of industrial packaging, bundling, kitting, crate builds, and pallet builds that can be done at all of our locations.
CpK - Process Capability
The measurement index used to determine the repeatability of a process. Normally generated during a process capability study
Custom Automation
Deufol creates custom automation for manufacturing companies that want a partner to rely on for next level packaging.
Custom line production
An efficiently set up and timed production process is designed with your specific quality requirements in mind.
Customized Packaging
Capability to design and produce packaging for a customer that is not standard or available from "off the shelf" sources. Customized packaging deals with the challenges posed by the specialized packaging needs of certain products.
Clamshell
Two rigid plastic packaging sides fully encased with a hinge and can be automatically or manually sealed together to enclose item(s). A specific type of packaging blister used to trap the customer components between to similar sides. The use of a living hinge and snap features allows both sides of the blister to interlock to make one blister pack.
Complex Packaging
Deufol designs and creates the custom packaging you need, whether it is returnable or non-returnable packaging. Our motto is "Tough Packs Solved."
Container Freight
After Deufol skillfully blocks and braces your export cargo containers, we can also take care of transportation to the port. Transportation service for your export containers is coordinated with our partner companies for a stress free process for you. Photo documentation and tracking software is available for quick and easy real time tracking.
Contract Warehousing
Based on contract details and agreements, services include receiving, warehouse storage and shipping arrangements based on the agreed upon timeframe.
Crate Delivery Service
Custom crates built from your specifications, and delivered to your locations.
Custom Crating Design
According to your specific needs and the specs of your product, our engineers design a custom crate to protect your cargo during shipping and during storage
Custom Returnable Container Design
Packaging specifically designed to be returned to the customer and reused in multiple shipments.
Cutting Die
Die cutting is the process of cutting all non-molded geometry on a thermoformed parts. This is usually out outside of the part or possibly holes that may need pierced in the part.
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Date-Item Coding
The process of using dates for product traceability on manufactured product
Design for Manufacturing
The process of designing products or machine components that allow the manufacturer to minimize costs by not having to use specialized tooling or high precision processes.
Draft
Angle from perpendicular needed to remove plastic part from the mold.
Dunnage
Material placed with a product into a box or crate in order to prevent the item from moving or being damaged during shipping. Dunnage comes in various forms such as thermoform trays and air filled bags.
Desiccant
Moisture removing bag.
Die Cut
Process of cutting the shape out of the plastic. Most common die cut uses steel rule dies.
Draw
Depth dimension from top to bottom. Also known as the height of a product.
Design Engineer
Engineers with specific skills directly related to design and the function of the design.
Display Packaging
Display packaging combines the strengths and characteristics of secondary and promotional packaging to maximize the visibility and accessibility of a product in a retail environment.
Drayage
Short haul transportation/ not to shipping destination. Moving with a police escort from place to place.
Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
Identifying all possible failures of a design and the effects is an analysis provided by our engineers to assure all angles have been considered before production.
Distribution/warehousing
Central location warehouse to ship fulfillment of warehoused and packed items to customers when ordered.
Dredge
Powerful machine for pulling up or removing earth, as from the bottom of the ocean or a river.
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Electrical Engineering
Engineering discipline specific to most electrical circuitry and plc (program logic computer) programming that we use when creating custom machinery or automation.
Engineering Services
Our team of engineers take your idea from conceptual design, to the delivery of the product packaged for customized packaging.
Equipment Validation
Documented records for our qualification process according to the compliance regulations.
End to End Industrial Packaging
Send us your product in bulk. We will warehouse it, and repackage it into different packaging sizes and packs according to your current needs. We unpack and then re-pack to the quantity your customer requires; even on short notice. Each package can then be loaded into a display and sent out to your vendors directly, or to your distribution center.
Equipment Commissioning and Validation
The process of proving capability of all new equipment and tooling.
Ergonomic Evaluation
We assess manufacturing areas for a safe worksite, and routines that could impact the risk for injury among employees.
Energy Production Packaging
Packaging very large generators for the ultimate protection of your investment is what we do. Special custom, shock resistant, moisture barrier crating, as well as considering the g-force while transporting, are all necessary to secure power generators. The specialized crate can be monitored from the beginning of the transfer until it is delivered, through your computer system, or ours, at all times. Once delivered, the generator can be stored in the water/ humidity resistant protective crate until the end user is ready to install it. We can design and build your crates, and also store them here until you are ready for delivery.
Equipment Design of Experiment's (DOE's)
The process of identifying all variables of a process and conducting defined studies to develop the process parameters in a controlled environment. DOE
Export
Package and paperwork completed before sending overseas. Our shipping department is up to date on export regulations so you do not have to take on that responsibility.
Engineering Package Consultation
Deufol engineers provide solutions for tough packaging issues. From packaging process design, to packaging design, production line design, as well as manufacturing equipment programming , equipment diagnostics and process mapping.
Equipment Guarding Installation
Our Engineering team can design, fabricate and install custom machine guards to help prevent risk when using equipment.
Export Packaging
Export packaging refers to the materials and processes designed to guarantee the integrity and protection of a product during transit so the goods arrive intact and undamaged to its overseas buyer.
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First Piece Approval Procedure
Dimensional, visual and structural verification process for all new products and tooling.
Fabrication Custom Racking
The process of building, to specific customer standards, frames or containers that are not available "off the shelf."
Fabrication Custom Fixtures
Fabrication is the process of manufacturing tubing and sheet metal components to customer specifications
Fabrication Custom returnable carts
The process of building, to specific customer standards conveyances that are not available "off the shelf."
Fabrication Custom Frames
The process of building, to specific customer standards, frames or containers that are not available "off the shelf."
Fabrication Custom Workbench
The process of building, to specific customer standards, workstations that allow for better ergonomics and higher productivity that are not "off the shelf."
Fabrication Custom Processing Aids
The process of building, to specific customer standards, tooling that aids in the manufacture of the product.
Face Seal
Where the blister is sealed directly to the front of a blister card
Finite Element Analysis
"The finite element method (FEM) is a numerical method for solving problems of engineering and mathematical physics. " Wikipedia
Fulfillment
Deufol currently has fulfillment services that respond to customer orders.
Foamed PETG
Plastic compound that can be sterilized.
Free Consultation
A brief phone discussion listening to the issue or packaging need, and providing advice from the understanding.
Facility and Production Equipment Layouts
The process of creating a 2 dimensional electronic recreation of a physical facility with the equipment, building structure, building internal structures, and office areas.
Freight on Board (F.O.B.)
The customer takes responsibility of the product and the freight once it leaves our docks.
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Gap Analysis
Comparing actual performance to projected or potential performance.
Global Pack Center
Deufol has 92 global locations that offer industrial packaging. Our contract packaging and Thermoforming services are at our Sunman Indiana location.
Global Services
Deufol has 92 locations throughout the world to service your needs, and we are still growing. An advantage we have is that have packaging engineers- many packaging companies do not.
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Hand packing
Display business often requires packing by hand. One time pack is available. We can hand pack, or set up automation, or anything in between.
House of Lean
A representation of the different aspects of lean that is based on hierarchy of lean topics such as 5S, Poka Yoke, SMED.
Hang hole
A hole placed strategically in packaging so the product/package can be displayed by hanging from pegs in a retail environment.
HUB
Manage all of your vendors in one place. We receive the parts, check for damages, store them, and when needed, we kit them and send them to your location in time for assembly.
Hazmat
The Term used to designate hazardous material
Heavy Lift
Equipment capable of lifting heavy payloads. Heavy lift equipment is available at most Deufol sites.
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Import
We can accept your import shipment and warehouse it until we receive an order to package, and then ship to your customer.
Industrial Relocation
The process of relocating equipment, machines and components from one facility to another. Deufol teams can pack up your old industrial facility, provide complete transparency during the move, and then unpack and reassemble the new facility to mirror the old facility, down to the stapler on your work desk.
In House Outsourcing
We go to your location to package or crate items. Protected by copyright.
International Warehousing
Deufol has 92 locations in 12 countries. All locations have warehousing space of various sizes.
Industrial Engineer
Map processes; identify any waste and best practices.
Innovative Packaging
We find solutions for your toughest packaging challenges that includes large scale energy companies, medical, consumer, and automotive.
Industrial Packaging
The process of packaging for transportation of equipment, machines and components. Protecting manufactured products for transportation to another location. There are many variables to consider in industrial packaging. The main variables are: design, dunnage, crate building, temperature control, humidity control, and g-force.
Insert
Paper or board that usually contains product information and is found inside the package.
International Standards
We follow the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) guidelines that is backed by the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
HUB
Manage all of your vendors in one place. We receive the parts, check for damages, store them, and when needed, we kit them and send them to your location in time for assembly.
Inventive packaging
Deufol team members create new packaging to solve your toughest packaging issues/ challenges after we fully understand your needs and objectives. Our engineering and design services are up to the toughest challenges to ensure your packaging needs are met.
ISPM-15 Packaging
International wood compliance packaging standard. At Deufol all wood products are marked with ISPM-15 certification number. Each location has their own heat treat stamp which identifies where the packaging originated. Paper certifications are available upon request.
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Kitting
Breaking large packages of components into smaller packages at the customer specified counts.
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Label Error Proofing
The ability to scan and verify that the correct label is applied to the carton
Lean Six Sigma
A method of teamwork to improve collaboration, performance and eliminate waste. To eliminate "downtime" we practice lean Six Sigma.
Labeling
Labeling is custom to your specifications and graphic design.
Logistics Service
Deufol offers services to manage the flow of the entire engineering packaging solutions, storage, shipping and receiving processes for your items.
Innovative Packaging
We find solutions for your toughest packaging challenges that includes large scale energy companies, medical, consumer, and automotive.
Lean Implementation
The manufacturing systematic method of eliminating waste is "lean manufacturing" which is how Deufol operates on a daily basis.
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Machine Packaging
Automatic and semi- automatic packaging machines are built to suit your needs, according to your specs and budget.
Manufacturing Fabrication Processing Aids
The practice of building support applications line fixtures, tooling, templates and other manufacturing aids to the customer specifications.
Machinists
Custom production tooling machining is done after the design engineer develops the package design.
Mechanical & Electrical Applications
AutoCAD software applications.
Manufacturing Equipment Programming
The capability to code or program equipment using various coding languages to have the equipment follow a specific sequence of operations.
Mechanical Engineer
Provides custom design work. Our mechanical engineers provide custom engineering solutions for your packaging.
Manufacturing Equipment Refurbish
Rebuilding or retrofitting equipment to exceed the manufacturers specifications
Medical Device Thermoforming
Thermoforming geared to meet the needs of the medical device industry
Military Logistics
Planning and carrying out the movement and maintenance. The operations that deal with design, development, acquisition, storage, distribution, maintenance, evacuation, and disposition of material.
Military Packaging Training
Our SME have gone through DLA Land and Maritime TKO (training, knowledge, opportunities) seminars that include Military Packaging and contract requirements.
Military Packaging
Specified preservation and packing of an item to ensure it is not damaged or degraded during shipment and storage.
Military Packaging Standards
We are thoroughly knowledgeable of all military packaging standards.
Military Kitting
We have qualified and trained personnel that are familiar with the kitting processes and procedures as documented by the government.
Military Packaging Codes
Military standard packaging codes are located under table J in MIL-STD-2073.
Military Labels
We provide all mil standard 129 markings as required under this specification for your parts, packaging and shipping needs.
Military Packaging Companies
Does your contract require compliance to the MILSTD-2073 or to the ASTM D 3951?
Military Standard 2073 Consultant
We are consultants for various contractors helping develop special packaging instructions to assure the package is safely transported.
Military Standard 2073 Interpretation
Our SME understand contractual requirements and follows uniform specification standards as called out individually in each contract for packaging of military parts.
Military Service Support
The DLA (Defense Logistics Agency) staff provides us support and information as needed.
Military Standard 2073 Packaging
We have qualified, trained personnel that handles packaging, testing, and inspection on a daily basis.
Military Standard 129 Interpretation
Our military group understands the importance of maintaining uniformity, and also understands the contract requirements when labeling supplies that are transported.
Molds
The tooling used to form the cavity sections of a part. Custom thermoforming companies use molds to create production tooling to shape the plastic to the form needed for packaging.
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NDA
Non-disclosure Agreement
NOR
Notification of readiness. Shows the product is ready to ship.
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OCONUS Military Packaging
Outside Continental United States. (CONUS is the 48 Contiguous states and the District of Columbia). Overseas- Any country or place beyond CONUS.
Outsource Custom Packaging
We are packaging experts. It makes financial sense to have an outside company like Deufol do packaging for you when there are large amounts to packaging using automation. This keeps you focused on your innovative core business and allows for professional packaging.
OEM
Original Equipment Manufacturer
Overseas Packaging
Overseas packaging is packaging designed for the protection, handling and transport of goods by air and sea freight.
On-site Logistics
Deufol offers field services that encompass crating, material and plant movements and project material management services throughout North America.
On-site Management
We offer industrialized, full service custom crating at your site, or at any of our locations. On-site management also could include creating a parts program to receive and re-package your parts and verifying quality.
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Package/Label Complete
After packaging each product the label is applied by either an automated system or by hand.
Packaging Hub
A packing location we create that is strategically close to our clients. We receive all parts, unpack the parts from various vendors, check for quality and report any bad quality parts or damaged parts, and then repack into kits or bundles. Theses packs are then sent to our clients facility for assembly as needed.
Packaging
Packaging refers to the materials, processes and technologies used to encase a product or item in order to protect, transport and market it to a base of consumers and customers.
Packaging Manufacturing
We make rigid packaging as well as custom crates.
Packaging Companies
Packaging companies are specialist service providers aiming to meet the packaging needs of product manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers.
Packaging Service
There are no businesses or industries today that do not make use of some direct or indirect form of packaging service.
Packaging Designers
Deufol
Packaging Solution
Packaging solutions are born from the specific needs experienced by various manufacturers, retailers and other role-players regarding the packaging of a particular product, or range of products.
Pallet Storage
Warehouse services that provides pallet storage by rack-bin location or floor storage through an enhanced WMS warehouse management system. All warehouse pallet storage locations are clean and dry with climate control locations available when needed.
PETG
Polyethylene teraphthalate with a glycol additive. Good for deep draws, precise details and sterilization applications.
Parts Program
Either at your site or at one of our sites, we can receive your parts, kit them together for each job station, then we ship the kitted parts in time for assembly in your factory.
PLA
Poly Lactic Acid. Made of corn; eco-friendly plastic. Must be refrigerated to transport; will biodegrade when hot.
PDQ Display
P.O.P. Point of Purchase. Tray designed specifically to go on a shelf loaded with your product.
Plant Layouts
The layout and design of people, materials, information and machinery to create a safe well-functioning system is a service we provide.
PET
Polyethylene teraphthalate, commonly abbreviated PET. The most common resin of the polyester family.
Plant Relocation Services
We offer industrialized, full service custom crating at your site, or at any of our locations. On-site management also could include creating a parts program to receive and re-package your parts and verifying quality.
Plastic Clamshell Packaging
Packaging process using a clamshell ( see clamshell definition in the glossary ) type of package.
Preservation
Some of the items used to keep industrial items fresh during shipment are VCI (vapor corrosion inhibitor) material, desiccant, paint, foil, and vacuum pack.
PLC Programming
Programmable logic controller is used to control machinery in our assembly lines.
Preventive Maintenance (PM)
A process / program used to identify and maintain components of manufacturing equipment that can fail over time.
POP Display
Point of purchase display. We can load product in your display, wrap for shipping, store them in our warehouse and ship them to you or directly to your customers.
Primary Packaging
Packaging systems refer to the equipment and processes employed by packaging companies to service the packaging needs of their various clients.
Power Generator Packaging
Packaging very large generators for the ultimate protection of your investment is what we do. Special custom, shock resistant, moisture barrier crating, as well as considering the g-force while transporting, are all necessary to secure power generators. The specialized crate can be monitored from the beginning of the transfer until it is delivered, through your computer system, or ours, at all times. Once delivered, the generator can be stored in the water/ humidity resistant protective crate until the end user is ready to install it. We can design and build your crates, and also store them here until you are ready for delivery.
Process & Equipment Control Parameters
Parameters of a manufacturing process used to maintain fit, form, function and quality of a manufactured part.
Process & Equipment Validation
Evaluation of data collected to verify that the process and equipment consistently delivers quality products.
Process Mapping
A visual process showing the entire cycle of any process or component. It identifies any potential bottlenecks or risks that might not be readily seen in the normal realization process
Process Control Plans
A document that identified the critical measurements that are required to verify that the product being produced meets all customer specific tolerances/characteristics. The document also identifies the frequency and the measurement or inspection method.
Production Manuals
Production manuals are generated to identify all process critical parameters or key inspection characteristics. Packing, stacking and labeling requirements are also included in these manuals
Process Control Studies
Processes like Validation, process capability studies and design of experiments are used to aid in the control of processes.
Production Tooling Design
Permanent designed tooling machined to meet customers specifications for each product designed.
Process Flow Diagrams & FMEAs
A visual process developed to show the entire realization of a manufactured part. This Flow shows all points of movement and inspection.
Production Tooling Machining
The process of manufacturing components for production equipment either because of long term wear or equipment /tooling breakage.
Project Packaging
No project is too big or too small as we offer packaging services from industrial to consumer needs.
Prototype
A preliminary part made on non-production tooling to supply to the customer for performance trials
PVC
Poly Vinyl Chloride. Has good strength characteristics and is very good in blisters and clamshells. Not as easily recycled as PET.
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Quality
ISO 9001, ISO 13485 International Quality Standards, QAKE Certified.
Quality and Control
Quality is built into the all aspects of the manufactured part. From Design, tooling manufacturing, prototype and production tooling Quality is the key component.
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Refurbish
The process of bringing outdated equipment to exceed the OEM requirements
RFP
Formal request for pricing
Repackage
When your retailer decides to change the promotional packaging, we will unpack, repack and send the items to the store.
RFQ
Request for quote
Returnable Container
We build custom returnable containers to ship from your vendors and back again to save on materials.
Robotics Automation
We automate routine tasks by building robotic systems to save time and labor expenses.
RFI
Preliminary request for information
Rotable Design
A custom returnable container design. A rotable design can be created for your shipping and receiving of items to and from your vendors to save packaging material.
RFID Labels
A high-performing thermal label that combine a variety of inlays (each having a unique chip, bonding wire, and antenna). Radio waves then read and capture information stored on the label attached to an object. We design every one of our Military RFID labels to withstand repeated usage in tough environments.
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Scannable Codes
Programming is available to create your scannable codes and print them onto the label.
Shrink Packaging
Shrink packaging indicates the process in which sheets of transparent plastic film are wrapped around a product to form a solid, weather-resistant packaging layer.
Secondary Packaging
Secondary packaging designates the packaging used to group various pre-packaged products together.
Shrink Wrap
Plastic wrap that is molded tightly with heat or steam around the items to hold several parts together.
Sequencing
Just in time kits; Deufol will pack kits just when they are needed by the assembly team at your location.
Solutions
We thrive on coming up with custom solutions for your crating/packaging issues!
Shared Warehousing
Temporary or fluctuating warehouse space at each of the Deufol global locations.
Sourcing
We can source all material and labor needed for projects to provide turnkey solutions when required.
SOW
Statement of work. Instructions of what customers expect of us.
Stuffing
Put into shipping container- use technology to pack and unpack in order of planned use of the contents. First items in the container will be removed from the container first for efficiency.
Space
For finished goods and warehousing services.
Supply Chain
The process of getting your product from parts vendors to manufacturing to the sales floor. What are your biggest supply chain issues? We can help!
Specs Management
Specs Management
Supply Chain Management Warehousing
Safe and secure handling and warehousing of your industrial items at any of our global locations.
Spaghetti Diagram KAIZEN
The process of drawing lines on a 2D layout or process map that identified the direction and flow of a product throughout a value stream.
Synchronous Manufacturing
A type of lean manufacturing comparable to just in time manufacturing. Reduces lead time and inventory.
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Three D (3D) Solid Modeling CAD Design
Complex design of components, tooling, and equipment using Three Dimensional Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.
Thought Mapping
An organizational structure used to get all creative ideas out from all team members and organize them to show relationships and connections between ideas.
Three PL (3PL) Warehouse Services
Third party logistics. A 3PL is a company that solely receives, holds, or otherwise transports a consumer product but does not take title to the product. Deufol provides warehousing at all of our US locations and can either take title to the product, or not. All locations have docks, loading and unloading as well as picking, packing services. Cloud based warehouse management system is available so you always know where your product is during warehousing and distribution.
Tooling
We design and produce the tools needed for your specific packaging requirements for thermoformed clamshell packaging or blister packages. Thermoforming services must include thermoform tooling which includes 3D design, a prototype, and production tooling. Production tooling machining is completed in our engineers machine shop.
Tamper proof packaging
Features designed into the pack to deter theft of the product inside the pack.
Thermoforming
The process of forming and trimming thin gauge sheet plastic film into customer specified shapes. Rigid plastic packaging made and packaged in Sunman, Indiana. Custom thermoform design. Custom thermoform packaging. Turn-key packaging operations available.
Thermoform Tooling
Tooling made to manufacture products with a thermoform process which generally includes a mold, plug assist, cutting die and parts stacker.
Third Party Warehouse
Deufol receives, holds, and/or otherwise transports consumer products but does not normally take title to the product.
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Improving equipment effectiveness by creating a system to maintain and enhance production and quality systems.
Tri-fold Packaging
This design is similar to a clamshell; the difference is that the Tri fold packs have two hinges. This type of pack is becoming obsolete, however, because it is less environmentally friendly (uses a lot of plastic), despite its ability to display well.
Trade Show Packaging
We design a crate around the equipment that needs to be transported and pack it for a tradeshow. (Mostly done for current customers as a value add service).
Trapped Blister Packaging Design
More attractive package than the face seal. The blister is trapped between 2 sealed cards. A warehouse club package is a trapped blister. This is also a stronger package than the face seal package.
Tooling Design
Capability to design tooling that meets the customers defined specifications for their equipment/process.
Trade Show Solutions
Engineered design solution for tradeshow handling and packaging. We design and make custom trade show boxes.
Tooling Refurbish
Rebuilding or repairing tooling to update it to new condition.
Transport Packaging
Transport packaging focuses on the packaging requirements of goods in transit, in particular for items traveling overland by road or rail.
Turn Key
Complete product realization. From design to delivery, we can create your custom thermoform packages, as well as crating needs.
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Vac Form
Process of pulling heated plastic over or into a tool using vacuum. More commonly used today with vacuum and air pressure.
Value Stream Mapping
A lean management system used to analyze the current state of a product or service to the future state; from conception to customer delivery.
Vendor Management
We can create a HUB to manage your vendors in a location that makes the most sense. With a HUB we find the location, receive shipments, warehouse the parts, kit all parts, and deliver to your assembly line right when you need them.
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Warehouse Services
All of Deufol’s North American sites have warehousing services with loading docks, and are close to major highways, ports and railroads for easy access and heavy lift capabilities.
Warehousing in Global Supply Chain
There are 92 global locations with warehousing services that can safely extend your warehousing to 12 countries within the Deufol Company. We can pack and unpack your goods from one country to another to arrive at your final destination under our full secure surveillance from pick up to delivery.
Warehousing
Receiving and storage of products and finished goods in a racking system of multiple levels of shelving.
Warehousing in Supply Chain
Storage of industrial equipment.
Warehousing Company
Deufol is a dry storage warehousing company.
Warehousing Industry
Warehousing has become a global business requirement. Deufol has warehouses in 12 countries including 5 locations in the US.
Warehousing Facilities
Facilities to store imports, exports, oversupply, industrial machinery or other large items or inventories.
Warehousing Inventory
Management of the total inventory stock through warehouse management systems.
Warehousing Space
Our location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has heated storage up to 20 tons, outside storage under roof up to 10 tons and indoor storage not heated up to 50 tons. Cleveland, Ohio has over 100,000 square feet of indoor storage, including 5,000 square feet outdoor with no cover. Charlotte, North Carolina has 150,000 square feet of warehouse storage space, climate controlled indoor storage and over 1,000 square feet of refrigerated storage space. Cincinnati, Ohio has more than 100,000 square feet of warehousing space.
Warehousing Transportation
Deufol can offer solutions to your supply chain transportation needs. We have created partnerships around the globe with transportation carriers.
Warehousing Management Systems (WMS)
Systems and software that manage the entire storage system and movement of inventory. Real time information and optimization of inventory is created in the WMS.
Warehousing Products
Temperature/ humidity controlled warehouses and dry storage allows for most types of product storage.
Warehousing Solutions
Many variables can be included with warehousing. Some of which include receiving, unloading, stocking shelves and labeling, breaking bulk shipments into smaller shipments, storage, tracking, packaging, and shipping arrangements.
Experience the DEUFOL Difference
Contact us and in a brief consultation you will find that Deufol provides solutions by creating individualized packaging services, and design surrounded by world class process and control and then putting it in a location that is where you need it in a timeframe that you need it.