Home News Specialty chemicals Bulk Packaging For 3D Metal Powders Bulk Packaging For 3D Metal Powders Marc Martens The professional 3D printing industry has been rapidly developing in the last few years. Metals have always dominated the additive manufacturing market, and growing investments in the metal 3D printing market have been driving up demand for metal powders considerably. The demand for packaging is growing at the same rate. CurTec is quite familiar with selling high performance packaging to metal powders industry. For many years, screw lid drums have served as containers for many types of precious metals because its properties matched the need for protection the industry requires. Today, screw lid drums and containers continue to serve as high quality mini vaults for metal powders and other advanced materials for the very same reasons: they are clean, safe and certified. Metal powders key features What makes a good metal powder for additive manufacturing? And what requirements do they set for packaging? Key properties of metal powders are packing density and flowability, which both determine the physical strength and closing capacity of bulk packaging. Packing density Powders with a high and constant packing density provide superior production properties with fewer flaws and consistent quality. High-density metal powders require robust packaging that can contain compact yet heavy loads and protects from compression and impact during storage and transport. Packo plastic jar for metal powders Flowability Good flow of powders increases the efficiency of the printing process. Particle sizes vary depending on the required flowability but are usually ultra-small. Therefor metal powders require containers with a secure closure that prevents powders from escaping and moisture from entering. Benefits CurTec’s robust plastic drums are moisture vapor tight, protect from any form of tampering, and offer superior protection against impact throughout the supply chain. CurTec is a GMP certified packaging company and all products are manufactured to relevant industry standards including hazmat (UN regulation), moisture vapor transmission and UV light. Features Signature features include: Screw lids enabling safe and controlled opening and closing Wide range of capacities from 300 ml up to 150 liters UN certifications with relatively high gross mass Re-sealable lids Lightweight and recyclable plastics CurTec’s iconic screw top drums, pails and jars can be customized with color and contribute to brand value. Sustainable CurTec packs have been carefully designed and manufactured and are especially suitable for multiple use. The decision to use a CurTec container more than once is a responsible and sustainable choice. Would you like to experience quality AM powder packaging first-hand? Request a free sample: Contact Drums Rectangular Drums Wide Neck Drums Total Opening Drums Nestable Drums Square Drums Conductive Drums UV Safe Drums Pails Click Pack Pails Kiuso Pails Duo Pack Pails Jars Packo Jars UV Safe Packo Jars Pharma Grade Packo Jars Markets Pharma Specialty chemicals CBD/Cannabis Additive manufacturing Contact us UK & Ireland: +44 20 3514 4624 North America: +1 908 450 9816 Headoffice: +31 88 808 2000 Company About CurTec Mission Vision CSR Careers Explore e-News News Customer stories Video Knowledge Events Packaging Scan Support COVID-19 FAQ Manuals Downloads TQM Team Addresses Legal CurTec is a GMP certified packaging company Subscribe Subscribe to receive the latest news from the world of CurTec: Privacy statementDisclaimer | Boxes Careers