In observance of Memorial Day, TranPak will be closed on Monday May 25th, 2020. We will be resuming our normal business hours on Tuesday May 26th 2020.
TranPak At The 2020 World Ag Expo
Looking Forward to 2021
Located at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, CA; TranPak once again exhibited at the World Ag Expo. This year brought a lot of sunshine and many attendees.
With another year to go, we are excited to exhibit at next year’s expo and look forward to seeing you there.
TranPak Exhibiting at the 2020 World Ag Expo
TranPak will once again be exhibiting at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, CA. The show dates are February 11-13, 2020. Attend the show and visit us at our outdoor booth, #E26 (located at the corner of Median St and E St.)
For more information about the show, head over to the World Ag Expo website to learn more.
TranPak 2019 Holidays Schedule
The holiday season is once again upon us. Please observe our business hours during this time.
TranPak will be closed December 24-25, and December 31-January 1.
On these days, please call us at (559) 435-0100 and leave us a message, or email us at sales2@tranpak.com, and we will get back to you during our normal business hours. Thank you and Happy Holidays from the TranPak team!
TranPak Closed For Thanksgiving 2019
In observance of Thanksgiving, TranPak will be closed on November 28-29, 2019. We will be resuming our normal business hours on Monday December 2nd, 2019.
Creating Plastic Pallets with Almond Shells
Researchers with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Western Regional Research Center (Albany, CA) have been working projects centering on optimizing bioproducts. One of the goals of the USDA ARS project is to scale-up torrefaction of California-derived biomass, such as almond or walnut shells, which are made into a charcoal-like material to displace carbon black. Once example involves preparing composites for pallets, like our Corona 48×40 Plastic Pallet.
What is Torrefaction?
Torrefaction is a thermal process where biomass is heated to 200–300°C in the absence of air and oxygen, undergoing mild pyrolysis and drying.
Almond hulls are a byproduct of the almond shelling process. (photo from: http://www.almonds.com/blog/accelerated-innovation-management/almond-board-explores-alternative-uses-almond-byproducts)
Torrefied Shells as Fillers for Plastic Composites
The USDA ARS have been looking at ways to reduce the use of plastic fillers and carbon black, in the production of plastic composites such as plastic pallets. With ground torrefied almond shells, a number of advantages have been shown. Cryo-ground torrefied almond shells, typically with particle size of 150 µm, have a lower density than polyethylene and polypropylene (PP). The filler produced by these shells also proved to improve stiffness, raise the heat deflection temperature (HDT) by 5–8°C, and achieve a darker color in the final product, therefore the use of carbon black could be minimized or even eliminated.
Working with TranPak for the First Plastic Shipping Pallet Made with Torrefied Filler
The USDA ARS collaborated with TranPak to introduce resins created in the torrefaction/pelletizing process into TranPak’s injection-molded shipping pallet, the Corona. The TranPak team utilized various torrefied biomass feedstocks at low concentrations as plastic fillers with post-consumer recycled polypropylene/polyethylene blends.
The Corona 48×40 pallet manufactured with torrefied biomass.
Advantages of Using Torrefied Shells for Plastic Pallets
- Increase the tensile and stiffness of the pallet
- Reduce costs (biomass is cheaper than recycled plastic)
- Reduce plastic usage
- Create an outlet for biomass waste consumption
To Learn More, Read The Full Article Here:
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For help with choosing or purchasing your plastic pallets, please contact us.
TranPak Closed For Memorial Day 2020
May 21, 2020In observance of Memorial Day, TranPak will be closed on Monday May 25th, 2020. We will be resuming our normal business hours on Tuesday May 26th 2020.
TranPak At The 2020 World Ag Expo
February 14, 2020Another year, another show. TranPak was excited to exhibit at the 2020 World Ag Expo in Tulare, California. We were able to showcase our most popular products, such as the plastic agricultural bins and handheld containers.
TranPak Exhibiting at the 2020 World Ag Expo
January 10, 2020TranPak will once again be exhibiting at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, CA. The show dates are February 11-13, 2020. Attend the show and visit us at our outdoor booth, #E26 (located at the corner of Median St and E St.)
TranPak 2019 Holidays Schedule
December 3, 2019The holiday season is once again upon us. Please observe our business hours during this time.
TranPak will be closed December 24-25, and December 31-January 1.
On these days, please call us at (559) 435-0100 and leave us a message, or email us at sales2@tranpak.com, and we will get back to you during our normal business hours. Thank you and Happy Holidays from the TranPak team!
TranPak Closed For Thanksgiving 2019
November 15, 2019In observance of Thanksgiving, TranPak will be closed on November 28-29, 2019. We will be resuming our normal business hours on Monday December 2nd, 2019.
Creating Plastic Pallets with Almond Shells
October 29, 2019Researchers with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Western Regional Research Center (Albany, CA) have been working projects centering on optimizing bioproducts. One of the goals of the USDA ARS project is to scale-up torrefaction of California-derived biomass, such as almond or walnut shells, which are made into a charcoal-like material to displace carbon black. Once example involves preparing composites for pallets, like our Corona 48×40 Plastic Pallet.
GMA Announces to Relaunch as Consumer Brands Association
October 23, 2019The Grocery Manufacturers Association. (GMA), an Arlington, Virginia-based trade association representing some of the biggest producers of food, beverages and other packaged consumer goods, has announced it will become the Consumer Brands Association (CBA) in January 2020.
Huge Savings on Macro 24-S Bins
September 25, 2019Call or Email us Today to Take Advantage of Our Limited Time Significantly Reduced Pricing on the Macro 24-S Bins.
(800) 827-2474
TranPak Closed For Labor Day 2019
August 30, 2019In observance of Labor Day, TranPak will be closed on September 2nd, 2019. We will be resuming our normal business hours on Tuesday September 3rd, 2019.
Wine Industry Products In-Stock and Ready to Ship
July 24, 2019For years, TranPak has been supplying the wine industry plastic field bins, plastic pallets, and other plastic material handling products. In anticipation of this year’s crush season, we have field bins such as the Macro 24 and Macro 48 bins, in-stock and ready for immediate delivery.
