Re: [vcf-midatlantic] (Semi-off topic) Looking for a place in NJ that does in-place expandable foam packing.
Maybe I should keep looking for a professional shop for this. One item is an irreplaceable 1973 TV. corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ
On May 7, 2016, at 9:30 AM, Garrett Nievin <gnievin@silvaire.org> wrote:
You can get this stuff in spray cans at your local hardware store as an expanding foam insulation:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/GREAT-STUFF-16-oz-Gaps-and-Cracks-Insulating-Foam...
One can expands to a surprisingly large volume. May or may not be up to your task, though.
Cheers, Garrett
On Sat, 07 May 2016 07:13:57 -0400 Corey Cohen via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
I have to ship a vintage monitor, Keyboard and some other stuff overseas. What to make sure it not only gets there in one piece, but has reusable boxes that the items can be shipped back in the future.
When I got my ADM-5, the shipper used an expanding foam that made a perfect shape around the terminal.
Anyone have a place in NJ, preferably in Middlesex, Monmouth or ocean counties that does this for individual who are shipping stuff.
Thanks, Corey
corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ
The Insta-Paks are available online from U-line, Staples, etc. They're not hard to use. Break the capsule, knead the package & place in the box where needed (no pun intended! :)) Tom -----Original Message----- From: Corey Cohen via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> To: Garrett Nievin <gnievin@silvaire.org> Cc: Corey Cohen <applecorey@optonline.net>; Corey Cohen via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> Sent: Sat, May 7, 2016 9:37 am Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] (Semi-off topic) Looking for a place in NJ that does in-place expandable foam packing. Maybe I should keep looking for a professional shop for this. One item is an irreplaceable 1973 TV. corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ
On May 7, 2016, at 9:30 AM, Garrett Nievin <gnievin@silvaire.org> wrote:
You can get this stuff in spray cans at your local hardware store as an expanding foam insulation:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/GREAT-STUFF-16-oz-Gaps-and-Cracks-Insulating-Foam...
One can expands to a surprisingly large volume. May or may not be up to your task, though.
Cheers, Garrett
On Sat, 07 May 2016 07:13:57 -0400 Corey Cohen via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
I have to ship a vintage monitor, Keyboard and some other stuff overseas. What to make sure it not only gets there in one piece, but has reusable boxes that the items can be shipped back in the future.
When I got my ADM-5, the shipper used an expanding foam that made a perfect shape around the terminal.
Anyone have a place in NJ, preferably in Middlesex, Monmouth or ocean counties that does this for individual who are shipping stuff.
Thanks, Corey
corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ
Builders use something similar for insulating wall cavities. Companies that do a lot of shipping have the setup in their shipping department. Perhaps seek out a business like this and ask for a favor. I am not aware of a retail shipper who provides this service. Just a thought. On May 7, 2016, at 9:37 AM, Corey Cohen via vcf-midatlantic<vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote: Maybe I should keep looking for a professional shop for this. One item is an irreplaceable 1973 TV. corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ
On May 7, 2016, at 9:30 AM, Garrett Nievin <gnievin@silvaire.org> wrote:
You can get this stuff in spray cans at your local hardware store as an expanding foam insulation:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/GREAT-STUFF-16-oz-Gaps-and-Cracks-Insulating-Foam...
One can expands to a surprisingly large volume. May or may not be up to your task, though.
Cheers, Garrett
On Sat, 07 May 2016 07:13:57 -0400 Corey Cohen via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
I have to ship a vintage monitor, Keyboard and some other stuff overseas. What to make sure it not only gets there in one piece, but has reusable boxes that the items can be shipped back in the future.
When I got my ADM-5, the shipper used an expanding foam that made a perfect shape around the terminal.
Anyone have a place in NJ, preferably in Middlesex, Monmouth or ocean counties that does this for individual who are shipping stuff.
Thanks, Corey
corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ
I've used Insta-Pak RT for shipping very delicate/expensive electronics and lab equipment in the past -- I'm currently out and need to order more. It's excellent packing material, a little expensive, but not so expensive if you consider the risk it avoids! I buy mine through ULINE. Make sure to get the Insta-Pak *RT* variety -- RT indicates "Room Temperature," the cheaper Insta-Pak requires a heating plate or it won't activate. Thanks, Jonathan
On May 7, 2016, at 12:22 PM, Systems Glitch via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
I've used Insta-Pak RT for shipping very delicate/expensive electronics and lab equipment in the past -- I'm currently out and need to order more. It's excellent packing material, a little expensive, but not so expensive if you consider the risk it avoids! I buy mine through ULINE. Make sure to get the Insta-Pak *RT* variety -- RT indicates "Room Temperature," the cheaper Insta-Pak requires a heating plate or it won't activate.
I've actually been meaning to ask in case anyone knows: is there a benefit to the non-RT one? Seems to me that if there wasn't, they'd only sell the RT. Is it more elastic, cheaper, etc.? - Dave
With instapak RT, how do I know what size to order. Do you order the exact size of your box or bigger? corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ
On May 7, 2016, at 2:51 PM, David Riley via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
On May 7, 2016, at 12:22 PM, Systems Glitch via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
I've used Insta-Pak RT for shipping very delicate/expensive electronics and lab equipment in the past -- I'm currently out and need to order more. It's excellent packing material, a little expensive, but not so expensive if you consider the risk it avoids! I buy mine through ULINE. Make sure to get the Insta-Pak *RT* variety -- RT indicates "Room Temperature," the cheaper Insta-Pak requires a heating plate or it won't activate.
I've actually been meaning to ask in case anyone knows: is there a benefit to the non-RT one? Seems to me that if there wasn't, they'd only sell the RT. Is it more elastic, cheaper, etc.?
- Dave
With instapak RT, how do I know what size to order. Do you order the exact size of your box or bigger?
I just order the largest size that won't overfill my smallest box. You can use multiple smaller bags. This keeps cost down since you only have to purchase a case of one size, rather than several cases of several sizes, or just a few (higher per-unit cost) of each size. Thanks, Jonathan
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