Advanced packaging solutions for membrane deformation prevention
Innovative packaging solutions using honeycomb panels and foam-based supports to minimize deformation in PVC and KEE membranes during storage and transport, enhancing product integrity.
Overview
Our advanced packaging solutions address the critical issue of compression-induced deformation in PVC and ketone ethylene ester (KEE) membrane rolls during storage and transit. By leveraging adjustable support structures, compression-resistant separation layers, and adaptive cushioning materials, these solutions effectively distribute weight, minimizing pressure points. This innovation preserves membrane integrity by preventing common deformations such as horseshoe-shaped indentations and edge warping, ensuring product quality throughout the logistics chain.
Technical specifications
To achieve effective load distribution, our solution incorporates:
- Honeycomb panels: Known for their exceptional compression resistance and ability to evenly distribute weight.
- Foam-based supports: These act as cushioning materials to further alleviate pressure points.
- Optimized dunnage geometries: Designed to prevent membranes from adopting the shapes of underlying surfaces, maintaining flatness and functionality.
The design includes interlocking base systems and adaptive cushioning materials, ensuring a robust and scalable solution suitable for real-world logistics applications.
Technology readiness level
Currently, the technology is at TRL 3, with ongoing validation efforts focused on engineering and testing packaging systems. Future evaluations will include FEA, controlled compression testing, and dynamic testing to simulate real-world transport conditions. These efforts aim to refine the design and material selection, ensuring an effective and scalable solution.
About Michigan State University
Michigan State University is a major public land‑grant research university with a comprehensive academic portfolio and a large research enterprise. Industry partners engage through an on‑campus U.S. Department of Energy national user facility and shared core laboratories with user access. The university provides a chemical process scale‑up pilot plant on Michigan’s lakeshore, a research and technology park, and a Grand Rapids health innovation campus linking researchers with clinical partners. A statewide extension network supports field deployment and workforce training across Michigan’s manufacturing corridor. Research is backed by competitive federal funding from NSF, NIH, DOE, USDA, and DoD, while dedicated tech transfer and corporate engagement teams—supported by an affiliated research foundation—accelerate IP, licensing, startups, and sponsored research.
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