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La traçabilité, dans le cas des embouts, fait référence à la capacité d’utiliser des outils informatiques pour suivre les déplacements des embouts dans l’usine. Pour ce faire, on applique des dispositifs numériques à la gestion du cycle de vie des embouts et aux transactions.
Il s’agit d’une fonction essentielle dans le contexte de l’usine intelligente, car elle permet d’accroître l’efficacité et la distribution des produits. Il permet également de rationaliser la gestion de la production. À l’heure actuelle, seuls les pays développés ont élaboré des politiques de recyclage, tandis que le reste du monde dispose malheureusement de systèmes inadéquats.
Traçabilité des embouts : conformité et qualité
La conformité et la qualité sont deux domaines dans lesquels les entreprises investissent depuis des années pour rester compétitives sur le marché. Et ces deux concepts font référence à la traçabilité, car celle-ci facilite grandement le contrôle de la qualité des produits finis. En même temps, il traite efficacement toute plainte concernant des produits endommagés ou non conformes. En ce sens, l’industrie du nouveau millénaire peut utiliser la traçabilité pour la gestion des risques.
Le tracking n’est pas la même chose que le tracing
Il faut toutefois veiller à ne pas confondre le sens de deux termes similaires mais non synonymes : tracking et tracing.
- Tracking : il s’agit du suivi des mouvements du produit le long de la ligne de production. Il permet de savoir où se trouvent en temps réel les composants qui formeront le produit final et quels opérateurs y ont travaillé, du début à la fin. Le suivi correspond à la fonction de traçabilité et montre donc la progression de la production d’un produit.
- Le tracing, quant à lui, identifie l’origine d’un composant du produit à l’aide des données contenues dans l’enregistrement et de la visibilité dans la chaîne d’approvisionnement. Les principales informations sont : les certifications des matériaux, et les certificats d’origine des numéros de commande qui sont utilisés pour retracer les pièces jusqu’à leurs sources respectives. La traçabilité montre l’authentification de la production.
Le suivi et le traçage font référence à différentes étapes de la production.
Traçabilité des embouts
La traçabilité est si importante pour FORTAPS car il s’agit d’un processus qui n’implique pas seulement un opérateur ou une entreprise, mais tous les acteurs de la chaîne d’approvisionnement.
En général, cette application est utilisée pour indiquer l’origine d’un produit donné, en distinguant les produits originaux des produits contrefaits, par exemple. Il sert également à mettre en évidence les caractéristiques auxquelles le matériau doit répondre.
FORTAPS dispose de solutions sur mesure pour la traçabilité des embouts tout au long du cycle de production. Chaque produit est suivi et facilement traçable dans tous les événements qui ont caractérisé chaque phase de production. L’identification des matériaux et des composants se fait par la gestion des codes à barres et de la RFID. En conclusion, les avantages sont les suivants :
- Archivage des données de production, de processus et de stock pour suivre l’état des machines.
- Accès à des informations complètes et actualisées en temps réel.
- Suppression de la paperasse, ce qui permet de réduire les coûts et d’accélérer la production. L’utilisation du papier est coûteuse et ralentit la production en augmentant le nombre d’heures de travail nécessaires pour remplir et classer tous les documents.
- Élimination des erreurs de transcription.
- Visibilité en temps réel de tous les processus achevés et du stock de chaque lot individuel.
La traçabilité des déchets et la gestion transparente de tous les processus constituent l’un des principaux moyens d’opérer un changement culturel vers des sociétés plus respectueuses de l’environnement.
Si vous avez des questions, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter. Nous serons heureux de répondre à toutes vos questions concernant la traçabilité de nos embouts en plastique.
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Traceability, in the ferrules, refers to the ability to use computer tools to follow the movements of the ferrules within the factory. Something that is achieved by applying digital devices to the life cycle management of ferrules, and to transactions.
It is a fundamental function in the context of the smart factory since it allows to increase the efficiency and the distribution of the products. In addition, it helps to streamline production management. At present, only developed countries have developed recycling policies, while the rest of the world unfortunately has inadequate systems.
Traceability of ferrules: conformity and quality
Compliance and quality are two areas where companies have been investing for years to remain competitive in the marketplace. And both are concepts that refer to traceability since it greatly facilitates the quality control of final products. At the same time, in addition, that it efficiently manages any claim about damaged or non-compliant products. In this sense, the industry of the new millennium can use traceability for risk management.
Tracking is not the same as tracing
However, care must be taken not to confuse the meaning of two terms that are similar but are not synonymous: tracking and tracing.
- Tracking: is the tracking of product movements along the production line. It serves to know where the components that will make up the final product are in real time and which operators have worked on it, from its beginning to its completion. Tracking corresponds to the traceability function and therefore shows the progress of the production of a product.
- Tracing, on the other hand, identifies the origin of a product component using the data contained in the registry and the visibility in the supply chain. The main information is material certifications, and certificates of origin of the purchase order numbers that are used to remember the parts to their respective sources. The trace shows production authentication.
Track and trace refer to different stages of production.
Traceability of ferrules
Traceability is so important for FORTAPS because it is a process in which not only an operator or company is involved, but all the agents in the supply chain.
In general, this application is used to show the origin of a certain product, distinguishing original products from counterfeit ones, for example. It also serves to highlight the characteristics that the material must meet.
FORTAPS has tailor-made solutions for the traceability of ferrules throughout the production cycle. Each product is supervised, and it is easy to trace all the events that have characterized each phase of production. The identification of materials and components is done through the management of barcodes and RFID. In conclusion, the advantages are the following:
- Archive of production, process, and stock data to follow the status of the machines.
- Access to complete and updated information in real time.
- Elimination of paperwork, which saves costs and speeds up production. Using paper is expensive, and it slows down production by increasing the number of man hours required to complete and file all the paperwork.
- Elimination of transcription errors.
- Real-time visibility of all completed processes and the stock of each individual batch.
The ability to monitor waste, and the transparent management of all processes, represents one of the main ways to achieve a cultural change towards societies that are more respectful of the environment.
For any questions, do not hesitate to contact us. We are willing to solve any doubts you may have regarding the traceability of our plastic ferrules.
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In our daily lives we usually use plastic pieces since it is a very versatile and resistant material. They are useful and found in almost all objects that help us with our daily tasks. For example, in the areas of construction, food processing, automobiles, medical implements, toys, among many others. Also, the manufacture of custom plastic pieces can help provide companies with quality products that lower costs.
If you want to know more about these products and their manufacture, keep reading this article. We explain which are the most used materials, their advantages, and disadvantages, as well as the stages of their manufacture.
Materials for the manufacture of custom plastic pieces
Custom plastic pieces can be very varied, due to the different materials that have their qualities. Among the most used materials for the manufacture of custom plastic parts, EPS stands out. It is the acronym for expanded polystyrene, which is foamed, inexpensive and with which the containers are made.
Plastic pieces based on EPP are also made. That is, expandable polypropylene, which is formed by a foam integrated by granules in the form of beads. This material has excellent properties such as energy absorption, shock resistance, it is insulating and waterproof, lightweight, and recyclable.
In addition, there are PVC (polyvinyl chloride), being the result of the polymerization of the vinyl chloride monomer. It is frequently used for the manufacture of pipes, products for packaging and sheathing cables and wires. There are many companies that require PVC for their work. However, one of its disadvantages is that it has a high impact on the environment.
Another of the materials that is frequently used for the manufacture of plastic pieces is PP (polypropylene), with which it is possible to obtain components for various objects, such as cars, parts of laboratory equipment and more.
Sustainable materials for custom plastic parts
But if what you are looking for are sustainable alternatives, with a lower impact on the environment, the preferable material for the manufacture of custom plastic pieces is PELD (Low Density Polyethylene) or PEHD (High Density Polyethylene). It is considered an excellent raw material, non-toxic and resistant. They are also ideal for the manufacture of ribbed inserts and caps.
Manufacturing process of custom plastic parts
Plastic pieces can be essential in everyday life. However, to achieve quality standards it is necessary to follow certain stages, for which the best technological tools, materials and all the experience must be implemented. In this way, the result will be pieces that fit the customer’s requirements.
For the manufacture of custom-made plastic pieces, a study of the functional requirements of the product must be previously carried out and to see if its realization is feasible. If so, the injection molds are designed and manufactured. These could be considered fundamental steps in which much of the result and its quality rests. After these stages, the injection and finishing process is carried out.
The custom plastic pieces can also be personalized with specific colours or even have logos or names engraved in high relief. All of this will, of course, depend on the customer’s requirements.
FORTAPS, a leading manufacturer of custom fittings
At FORTAPS we offer custom plastic pieces manufacturing services with satisfactory results. This is demonstrated by the thousands of positive references from all our clients. We manufacture custom pieces with resistant materials, low-priced, and adapted to the needs of the client. For this reason, we have the best quality standards, and we make our years of experience available to our clients. In our stock it is possible to find high-quality, custom-designed ribbed inserts, ferrules, adjustable feets, and end caps. Likewise, we invite you to access our website and discover why we have established ourselves as pioneers in the manufacture of tips and other plastic parts.
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Rubber ferrules are items that play an important role when used outdoors. Thanks to their qualities, certain pieces of furniture and other types of structures can adequately fulfill their function.
Everything will be explained below.
What are rubber ferrules used for outdoors?
Rubber ferrules are pieces that, although small in size, have multiple uses.
On the one hand, they serve as a protective element. If you use them as an additional part of various pieces of furniture, this will prevent outside floors from showing marks. In fact, they can also be placed on the furniture in your home to protect your interior floors.
On the other hand, they are great safety measures in the same way, but this time for personal safety. Placing them at the end of poles with irregular or splintered ends, helps to care for those who handle them, or people who are close to the structure. So, using them avoids possible cuts or scratches.
They also become safety components when assembling or disassembling structures, or during usage. Imagine that you set up a metal pergola in your garden. Thius kind of structure is usually made from metal poles. The rubber tips will function here as endings to prevent accidents.
In addition, as an integral part of tables or chairs, they are also noise absorbers. The rubber silences any dragging movements on the ground surface. They also work to prevent this kind of furniture from slipping, and make it easier to grip.
They also help maintain the cleanliness of the inside of the poles which form structures. As endings, they close off the pole and prevent dirt or moisture from degrading the structure.
We must not forget their daily contribution to the lives of those who need accessories to improve mobility, like crutches or canes.
Types of outdoor rubber ferrules
At FORTAPS, we are concerned with offering a wide variety. This is why our product catalogue shows off, one by one, all the models of outdoor rubber ferrules that we manufacture.
You may be wondering why there is so much variety. The answer is simple: we want to meet the needs of every customer. We offer different shapes, diameter sizes, finishes, etc. In addition, in order to optimise our response to each order, we offer tailor-made solutions for your needs, following the guidelines you give us.
These are the types of rubber tip for outdoor use that we manufacture in our facilities:
- External for canes with metal ring.
- Flexible external ring.
- Reinforced exterior.
- Rectangular exterior.
- Round exterior.
- Square exterior.
- Flexible quare exterior.
What is the useful life span of outdoor rubber ferrules?
At FORTAPS, we take the utmost care in the manufacture of our products, and we try to master all the factors involved in the processes in depth. Therefore, we know that talking about the useful life of external rubber ferrules means talking about the resistance and durability of materials that we make them with.
We work with virgin material, which has a number of benefits. On the one hand, it guarantees the optimisation of the quality of the manufacturing processes. And, on the other, it helps to extend the life of the products we make.
What materials do we use?
As you can see, to create the rubber ferrules in our catalogue, we mainly use three materials:
It is obtained through a chemical process (vulcanization) that acts on the natural rubber. Through the action of sulphur, and high temperature, a material with very useful industrial properties is obtained: these are elasticity, electrical insulation and waterproofing.
It’s a mixture of two polymers (rubber and plastic) to obtain a new material with the most useful characteristics of both: elasticity and resistance.
It has great resistance to shock. It is flexible and easy to work with, but at the same time, its thermal and chemical resistance makes it a perfect option to create our pieces.
As for the colours of our pieces, we use black and white, as the standard colours (and some grey). But, upon request, the injection can be carried out in a wide range of tones.
The properties of the materials we use are very useful for the components we manufacture. For that reason, they withstand any weather conditions they may be exposed to. Sunlight, humidity or variation in heat can create very harsh environments, but our rubber ferrules are capable of withstanding them.
At FORTAPS we have a philosophy based on quality and commitment to satisfy our customers. Contact us and we’ll answer all your questions.
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The adjustable ferrules are very versatile pieces that have many different possible applications. In FORTAPS we want to tell you about some of them so that you can see for yourself how these pieces can help you to achieve different results and use them in the different ways we will mention.
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