Storage & handling

Packaging

Our packaging concept aims to achieve the optimum combination of product protection using the minimum amount of packaging material. The cartons are delivered stacked on pallets for maximum protection and fixed with stretch foil or straps. Extra protection is often used on the corners to avoid damage during handling and transportation.

Rockfon products are packed with great care and protected by high class packaging materials. All packaging materials used for Rockfon products can be recycled or reused. The polyethylene in shrink wrap and stretch foils are free of chlorine and sulphur compounds.

Transportation

During transportation, the products should be stacked so that they stand firmly and cannot be exposed to blows from other cargo.

Storage

Rockfon products should be stored so that they are not exposed to the weather. The floor surface should be dry, smooth and firm, and they should be placed so that they are not exposed to blows, or any other mechanical damage. Heavy or sharp objects should not be placed on top of the packed products.

Handling

Individual cartons should be handled with care and should not be dropped. To open a carton, the plastic foil should be cut without damaging the tiles. The foil and remainder of the carton should be removed. Using two hands, lift the tiles vertically and install. The use of clean white gloves is recommended during tile handling and installation. Individual tiles should be placed in an upright position against a solid surface.

Cutting

The cutting of Rockfon products at walls and service penetrations can be easily done using a sharp knife.To maintain the appearance of a cut edge, visible cut edges should be treated with the appropriate Rockfon edge paint.