Ecovative Design's EcoCradle™ composites are tunable and designed to meet any packaging requirements.
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In choosing the correct level of cushioning for the packaging material, packaging density must be considered. Our density ranges between 4 to 12 lbs/ft³.
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Cushion curves were generated from drop tests that were in compliance with ASTM D1596, Standard Test Method for Dynamic Shock Cushioning Characteristics of Packaging Material. The cushion curves are then used to determine the correct package configuration in terms of density, thickness, and material to protect the product. By changing the configuration, EcoCradle™ can be made to protect a wide range of delicate to heavy products. |
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EcoCradle™ packaging was tested using ASTM D1596 standards for dynamic shock cushioning characteristics of packaging material. The tests was conducted at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Packaging Science Department, and the results can be seen in Figure 1 and Table 2. Recent studies have shown that EcoCradle™ showed comparable performance in ambient temperature between subzero to 100°F and upwards to 100% humidity. As can be seen from Table 1, EcoCradle™ packaging performs better than Expanded Polystyrene under 10 lbs of static load.
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The thermal conductivity of EcoCradle™ is 0.058 W/m-K with an R-value of 3. The test was performed in house under ASTM C155 standards, the Standard Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus, which measures thermal transmission. Thus, EcoCradle™ makes a great packaging material for temperature sensitive products.
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EcoCradle™ was tested with ASTM D999, the Standard Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers, at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Packaging Science Department in compliance with ASTM D4169, the Standard Practice forPerformance Testing of Shipping Container Systems. The results showed that EcoCradle™ performs similar to expanded polystyrene (EPS). At two distinct static loads, 10lbs and 80lbs, EcoCradle™ yielded highest acceleration between 10 Hz and 25 Hz in both freight and rail vibration. Although some degradation was observed under both tests, the integrity of EcoCradle™ packaging buffer remained intact. EcoCradle™ performance was similar to the EPS foam tested. It too was observed in the same 10 Hz to 25 Hz range as EcoCradle™.
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In the event of unforeseen moisture or contact with water during shipping or handling, EcoCradle™ performs well. On a cellular level, EcoCradle™ is water resistant due to its hydrophobic surface. EcoCradle™ was tested for vapor transmission under ASTM E96, Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials, at the Composite Agency in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. EcoCradle™ was determined to be a Class 1 Vapor Retardant. Additionally, EcoCradle™ was tested in house for water absorption as well using ASTM C1134, the Standard Test Method for Water Retention of Rigid Thermal Insulations Following Partial Immersion, and after one week of full immersion, it had 7% retention. In general, water or water vapors do not affect EcoCradle™’s overall
performance.
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As part of our custom design process, we offer a variety of tests in-house that meet ASTM compliance. The tests featured at our facility is located in Table 3. |
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Additionally, we have different blends of EcoCradle™ to choose from in order to ensure maximum protection for your product.
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