Sleeve pack
A reusable packaging system composed of a plastic pallet base, a folding plastic sleeve, and a plastic lid. Sleeve packs can reduce waste, lower transportation costs, and improve logistics efficiency.
Sturdy & robust
A heavy-duty construction from robust materials. The base and lid of two packs lock together when stacked to increase stability during shipping and handling.
Versatile & user friendly
Bulk packaging solution that offers easy loading with drop-down doors, standard sizes, customizable sleeve heights, and the option for inserts and partitions, making it suitable for various applications.
Space efficient & durable
Optimized for reuse: Collapsibility provides a high return ratio and is ideal for return shipments. Durable materials enable long-term reuse programs.
Plastic sleeve pack containers
Nefab sleeve pack solutions
Sleeve packs are modular, reusable packaging systems made of three essential components: A plastic pallet base, a folding sleeve, and a plastic lid.
Sleeve design
The folding plastic sleeve is made of a rigid material, such as corrugated plastic, and forms the walls of the pack. The sleeve is collapsible, allowing it to be folded down when not in use for efficient storage and return shipping. Drop-down doors simplify loading and unloading.
Customization
Nefab’s sleeve pack solutions are engineered to meet our customer’s needs. The sleeve packs typically occupy a full pallet size and come in a variety of heights and thicknesses. For maximum efficiency, we leverage standard parts where possible and combine them with custom engineered and produced parts to fulfill specific packaging and logistics requirements.
Common sleeve pack features
Drop-down doors
Seatbelts
Labeling & Printing
Collapsibility
Stackability
Applications of sleeve packs
Sleeve packs as versatile bulk packaging
Sleeve Packs are a reusable, efficient alternative to traditional packaging like corrugated containers and crates. Ideal for transporting larger or complex parts, they offer added protection and cleanliness, ensuring product integrity during bulk shipments. Sleeve Packs are often more cost-effective than dedicated containers of similar size and weight.
Sleeve packs are designed for reusability
Sleeve packs boast several features that make them an ideal reusable packaging solution.
- Their robust and durable construction ensures they can withstand long-term use.
- The foldable design saves space during return transportation and storage, optimizing logistics and reducing associated costs and CO2-eq emissions.
- Additionally, sleeve packs are made from materials that are easy to clean, maintaining cleanliness standards across repeated cycles.
Reusing and extending the lifespan of the packaging, not only reduces the amount of plastic waste in landfills and CO2 -eq emissions, but can be more cost-effective, as well.
Custom inserts keep the product in position
Success case: Sleeve pack with custom inserts for military dampeners
When custom containers with special requirements are needed, Nefab can combine standard sleeve packs with custom inserts. This was the case for a customer that needed to safely transport large military dampeners, while allowing the pick-up points on the part to be easily accessible for robotic handling. In addition, the overall design of the unit load was a key factor for the project to maximize freight utilization.
Sleeve pack as outer packaging: A sleeve pack was chosen as the outer packaging, as a lightweight alternative to a standard bulk bin. A standard mirror image pallet and lid with seatbelts keep the entire unit load secure during both static and dynamic conditions.
Custom inserts: The design included a two-piece thermoformed tray for robotic handling, a urethane plug to absorb vibration, and injection-molded TPU inserts to protect the parts and prevent damage during transit.
Variations: Customizing Nefab sleeve packs
Customized design
Standard or custom pallet and lid designs
Sleeve packs can be made in standard sizes or with custom footprints and features.
Variable sleeve heights
Custom sleeve heights for optimal fit and function eliminate wasted space.
Custom inserts and partitions
Inserts and partitions can be engineered with various materials for added part protection.
Optional features
Labeling and printing options
Custom labeling and printing options are available for identification and branding.
Colors
Multiple sheet and stripe color options are available for visual identification.
Tags and trackers
Nefab’s returnable packaging solutions can be fitted with tags to allow asset tracking for optimal returnable packaging management.
How does it work?
Developing plastic packaging solutions: From packaging requirement to solution
- Design and engineering: Based on customer needs, our engineers develop custom concepts designed for optimal manufacturing methods and materials while considering the entire packaging flow.
- Samples and prototypes: Nefab quickly and cost-effectively produces samples and prototypes using various methods including 3D printers, thermoforming and urethane capabilities.
- Testing: In our certified ISTA labs, samples undergo rigorous testing.
- Tooling: Nefab has in-house tool and mold workshops worldwide, along with a partner network, to efficiently create tooling.
- Manufacturing: With our wide variety of manufacturing processes, we produce custom packaging solutions tailored to your needs.
- Logistics services: Nefab provides added logistics services, including assembly work like adding labels, holders, inserts, and tracking devices. Pooling services ensure returnable packaging is repaired, cleaned, and delivered when needed.
- Circular support program: Nefab provides global expertise to uncover reusability opportunities in supply chains and maximize recycling benefits. We can also implement take-back programs with customers, collecting used packaging for recycling at the end of its life.
Benefits of Nefab packaging solutions
Nefab saves environmental and financial resources by optimizing supply chains. We do so by innovating together with our customers to create smarter packaging and logistics solutions while always respecting people and ethical standards.
Complete solutions
We provide complete packaging and logistics solutions that reduce total cost and environmental impact throughout the supply chain.
Engineering expertise
With over 250 engineers in 30 locations globally, we collaborate closely with customers to design, prototype, test, and deliver tailored packaging solutions.
Sustainability focus
Nefab's solutions reduce carbon footprints by 31%, on average, reflecting our commitment to sustainability within our operations and offerings.
Global footprint
With 75 years of experience and a presence in over 38 countries, we deliver global solutions with local support.
Get in touch
Contact your local packaging expert
Looking to optimize your supply chain with reusable sleeve pack containers? Reach out to us today! Our team of experts in more than 38 countries is ready to collaborate, innovate, and deliver solutions tailored to your unique challenges. Contact your local sales representative for more information.
