Slipsheet handling of California nectarines and cantaloupes
Contributors: Hinsch, R. T.
Series: Advances in agricultural technology. AAT-W -- 15; Advances in agricultural technology.  AAT-W -- 15.
Publisher: Department of Agriculture, Science and Education Administration, Agricultural Research, Western Region
Published: 1980
Place of publication: Oakland, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 16
Subjects: Packaging; Transportation
Other titles: Slipsheet handling of California nectarines and cantaloupes [Transportation, packaging]
Description: Abstract: California nectarines and cantaloupes packed in corrugated fiberboard boxes were unitized and shipped on slipsheets in refrigerated trailers to determine if slipsheets could replace the currently used disposable wooden pallets as a base for unitizing shipping containers. In general, the slipsheets loads performed as well as the wooden pallet loads in regard to maintenance of transit temperatures, container damage, and product condition. The most important factor influencing transit temperature was the performance of the trailers' refrigeration unit. Conversion to slipsheet handling can be accomplished with some modification of current handling practices at shipping points and at receiving warehouses. The major equipment investment for conversion to slipsheet handling is a push-pull unit for forklift trucks. Additional training also would be required for forklift operators. Slipsheets made of solid fiberboard or of plastic performed equally well; however, under high moisture conditions, the plastic or another water resistent-type sheet should be used.
Notes: "Sept. 1980."

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