Sustainable method of preventing damage and loss

Thanks to a joint project between DOMO Chemicals, Ultrapolymers and Gebaplast B.V., the drum distribution chain now has a new, secure and sustainable method of preventing damage and loss.

Sometimes a simple solution can change the game for the better. That's the case with the new Drumclip solution. Powered by TECHNYL® 4EARTH® sustainable polyamide, the new Drumclip is an innovative and certified solution for fasten drums to a pallet, trailer or container and is used to transport them by road, rail and sea.

“Until today safe transport of drums preventing movement and spillage has been achieved by using all kinds of strapping, but the solution has not been optimal. We have developed a brand new solution to an old problem in transportation of chemicals, inks, adhesives or food concentrates.” says Wouter Geldhof - owner of Gebaplast B.V. and the brains behind the Drumclip innovation.

A complete mold flow analysis (Moldex 3D) was performed on the TECHNYL® 4EARTH® solution to prevent mechanical failure and to optimize the injection molding process. Fiberglass is another very important aspect that has been taken into account to design the new application and ensure that the part achieves maximum strength.

The sustainable solution was proven to meet all mechanical specifications of the applications, in addition to a relevant environmental benefit compared to a fossil alternative of approximately 78% CO₂ reduction*.

“Thanks to Ultrapolymers and DOMO's expertise, we were able to identify the best materials for our needs very quickly”. Wouter Geldhof concluded.

“Our TECHNYL® 4EARTH® line represents the broadest range of sustainable polyamide solutions available on the market today,” said Andrea Rizzo, Distribution Sales Manager at DOMO. “At DOMO, we use a variety of recycling technologies to meet our customers' needs and process the widest variety of waste. The solution developed for Gebaplast B.V. is a mechanically recycled grade, which is the most efficient recycling option in terms of CO₂ reduction, and it’s natural, allowing the customer to color the final part according to its classification code.” Rizzo added.

*The computation is provided by the LCA software Simapro 9.5 in combination with Ecoinvent V3.9.1 database, following the international standards ISO 14040–44 recommendations following the cradle-to-gate approach. Comparisons are made with equivalent virgin-based materials produced in the same plant with total GWP value of 4.7 kg CO₂ eq. including PA6 virgin polymer data from our DOMO Leuna plant.