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LITENS PACKAGING HANDBOOK Version 2

LITENS AUTOMOTIVE MAN-00005 / 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 1

2.0 SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ....................................................... 1

3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT ........................................................................................ 2

4.0 EXPENDABLE CONTAINERS (CARTONS) ............................................................................ 2

5.0 RETURNABLE ............................................................................................................................. 2

5.1 QUICK REFERENCE ...................................................................................................... 3

6.0 FOOTPRINTS ............................................................................................................................... 4

7.0 LOAD HEIGHTS .......................................................................................................................... 4

8.0 COMPONENT PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................... 4

8.1 OAD Pulley ....................................................................................................................... 4

8.2 E-Coated Pulley ............................................................................................................... 5

8.3 Plated Pulley .................................................................................................................... 5

8.4 Shaft – Tray packaging ..................................................................................................... 6

8.5 Shaft – Bulk packaging ..................................................................................................... 6

8.6 Sprocket ............................................................................................................................ 7

8.7 Spacers ............................................................................................................................. 7

8.8 Bearings ............................................................................................................................ 8

8.9 Dust Shield ....................................................................................................................... 8

8.10 Armature – Bulk packaging .............................................................................................. 9

8.11 Armature – Box packaging ............................................................................................... 9

8.12 Leaf Springs .................................................................................................................... 10

8.13 Bolts ............................................................................................................................... 10

8.14 Carriers / Bushings / Spring Supports .......................................................................... 11

8.15 Spindle ........................................................................................................................... 11

8.16 Washers ......................................................................................................................... 12

8.17 Springs ........................................................................................................................... 12

8.18 Pulley Assembly – Bulk Packaging ............................................................................... 13

8.19 Pulley Assembly – Tray Packaging ............................................................................... 13

8.20 Caps ............................................................................................................................... 14

8.21 Coil Assembly ................................................................................................................ 14

9.0 BULK CONTAINERS ................................................................................................................ 15

10.0 PALLETS ................................................................................................................................ 15

11.0 PHYTOSANITARY REGULATION ..................................................................................... 16

12.0 LABELLING AND IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................ 17

13.0 PREFERED LOCATION ........................................................................................................ 18

14.0 CLOSURES AND SEALING ................................................................................................. 19

15.0 HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS ....................................................................................... 19

15.1 STACKABILITY .............................................................................................................. 19

15.2 ERGONOMICS .............................................................................................................. 19

15.3 LOAD STABILITY .......................................................................................................... 19

16.0 CONTACTS ............................................................................................................................ 19

APPENDIX A: RECYCLING AND PLASTICS IDENTIFICATION SYMBOLS ............................. 20

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Litens Automotive Packaging Guide. This guide is intended to be a tool to assist

suppliers in shipping parts in proper packaging and it applies to all incoming packaging. Any

deviations or special packaging requests must be approved by a Litens Packaging Designer to be

accepted.

Non-conformance to this guideline may lead to:

a) Non-conformance ticket issued to the supplier

b) Loss of points on supplier ratings

c) Repacking with all associated costs being directed to the supplier.

2.0 SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

All suppliers MUST:

• Understand and comply with the guidelines and requirements detailed in this guide.

If a supplier encounters a discrepancy or situation which is not covered by this guideline, it

is the supplier’s sole responsibility to contact a Litens Packaging Designer to discuss (see

the LITENS CONTACTS section for details).

• Submit a completed Litens Packaging Approval Specification Data Sheet (SMF-037)

which is available for download at http://litens.com/links.cfm under section “Supplier →

Supplier Information → Forms”. Forms must be submitted to the Packaging Designers

for review and approval. (see SECTION 16.0 for contact information).

• Ensure that all packaging is durable and that the components are packaged properly to

maintain product quality to the point of use

• Ensure their packaging design:

- Protects the product. For example: Raw metal must be protected with RP oil, VCI

packaging or a combination of both RP oil and VCI packaging.

- Is ergonomic for all users

- Is cost effective

• Ensure that any hazardous material has the appropriate regulatory labeling and complies

with the appropriate regulation of the transportation mode

• Never deviate from approved packaging without the written consent of a Litens Packaging

Designer.

http://litens.com/links.cfm

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3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT

Litens Automotive is committed to protecting the environment at every stage of the production

process. For this reason, suppliers must respect the following objectives:

• Use only materials which can be recycled within Canada

• All plastics must be marked with the material identification symbol to aid in recycling

(see Appendix ‘A’)

• Never ship materials which may be identified as being hazardous.

4.0 EXPENDABLE CONTAINERS (CARTONS)

Suppliers MUST:

• Design and place all packaging into unit loads (for easy fork lift handling)

• Ship in complete layers. Pyramid loads are unacceptable!

• Ensure that all banding or strapping is made of plastic (no metal)

• Ensure pallets are made of solid wood and are 4-way entry

• Ensure pallets are heat treated and stamped. Refer to SECTION 11.0 Phytosanitary

Regulation

• Ensure single cartons weigh less than 18 kg, full skids less than 500 kg

Please remember:

• DO NOT allow corrugate packaging to overhand off the sides of the pallet because this

will cause failure when stacked

• DO NOT use steel banding

• DO NOT use paperboard, molded chip, or corrugate pallets

• DO NOT staple carton(s) to the pallet

• DO NOT ship using broken or partially damaged pallets

• DO NOT ship unsafe skids

5.0 RETURNABLE

Suppliers MUST:

• Design and place all packaging into unit loads (for easy fork lift handling)

• Ship in complete layers. Pyramid loads are unacceptable!

• Ensure that all banding or strapping is made of plastic (no metal)

• Ensure pallets are safe

• Ensure packaging is kept clean and free of debris

• Ensure packaging is not cracked or broken

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Suppliers please remember:

• DO NOT allow returnable packaging to overhand the pallet

• DO NOT use steel banding

• DO NOT use paperboard, molded chip, or corrugate pallets

• DO NOT affix totes to the base pallet using any adhesives

5.1 QUICK REFERENCE

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6.0 FOOTPRINTS

Litens prefers if suppliers can ship using containers which conform to the following sizes:

• 32” x 30” • 48” x 40”

• 48” x 30” • 48” x 45”

Any other pallet which has one side evenly divisible by 144” AND the other side between 30”

to 45” in length

7.0 LOAD HEIGHTS

Suppliers must ensure that all shipments are less than 30” (80cm) high including the pallet.

8.0 COMPONENT PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS

8.1 OAD Pulley

• Triple layer corrugated pallet sleeve lined with large 3-Mil VCI bag

• Triple layer corrugated lids used for top and bottom of pallet sleeve

• VCI sheet in between each layer of parts in tray

• Tray made with PE material 0.8mm (0.030”) thick

• 2 tray option based on pulley diameter (21 or 17 parts per tray)

Contact Litens Packaging Designer for tray specs and design review.

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8.2 E-Coated Pulley

• Triple layer corrugated pallet box lined with large 3-Mil VCI bag

• Triple layer corrugated lids for top and bottom of pallet sleeve

• Corrugated layer pad and dividers to separate bulk packaging of parts

Contact Litens Packaging Designer for design review.

8.3 Plated Pulley



• Corrugated layer pad and divider to separate bulk packaging of parts

• VCI paper lining each layer of parts


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8.4 Shaft – Tray packaging



• Tray layers divided using VCI sheet

• Tray made with PE material 0.8mm (0.030”) thick

• 2 tray options based on height of shaft (short or long tray)


8.5 Shaft – Bulk packaging

• Triple layer corrugated pallet box lined with large 3-Mil VCI bag.

• Triple layer corrugated lids for top and bottom of pallet sleeve.

• Corrugated layer pad and divider to separate bulk packaging of parts.

• VCI sheet in between each layer of parts.


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8.6 Sprocket

• Double layer corrugated box lined with 3-Mil VCI bag.

• Corrugated layer pad and divider to separate parts inside box.

• Supplier must follow guidelines outlined in section 4.0 Expendable Containers.


8.7 Spacers

• Triple layer corrugated pallet.



• VCI bag each section of parts.


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8.8 Bearings


• VCI sheet placed inside VCI bag, then seal bag.



8.9 Dust Shield




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8.10 Armature – Bulk packaging





8.11 Armature – Box packaging

• Double layer corrugated box.


• VCI sheet placed inside box.


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8.12 Leaf Springs




8.13 Bolts





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8.14 Carriers / Bushings / Spring Supports


• Part must be placed in a sealed foil bag.



8.15 Spindle





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8.16 Washers




8.17 Springs

• Use Litens approved returnable bins and totes.

• Bin must be lined with 3-Mil Poly bag and sealed close.

• Supplier must follow guidelines outlined in section 5.0 Returnable.


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8.18 Pulley Assembly – Bulk Packaging






8.19 Pulley Assembly – Tray Packaging



• Tray layers divided using VCI sheet.

• Tray made with PE material 0.8mm (0.030”) thick.

• 2 tray option based on pulley diameter (21 or 17 parts per tray).


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8.20 Caps

• Triple layer corrugated pallet box


• Single layer corrugated box lined with 3-Mil Poly bag.



8.21 Coil Assembly






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9.0 BULK CONTAINERS

• Bulk containers are accepted and should conform to standard sizing. Suppliers should

ensure that optimum cubage is attained in an effort to minimize waste and lower freight

costs

• Bulk container sidewalls should not exceed the perimeter of the base pallet

• Bulk containers should weigh less than 500 kg

10.0 PALLETS

Note: If suppliers must ship on a pallet made of a material other than wood, written approval

must be obtained from a Litens Packaging Designer prior to shipping.

All pallets MUST (be):

• 4-way entry style

• Either stringer or block style

• Undamaged

• Complete (no boards missing)

• Safe for all handlers (no protruding nails or sharp edges)

• Meet the Phytosanitary regulation described in Section 11.0

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11.0 PHYTOSANITARY REGULATION

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12.0 LABELLING AND IDENTIFICATION

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13.0 PREFERED LOCATION

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14.0 CLOSURES AND SEALING

All containers must be adequately sealed to ensure that a failure does not occur during handling

or storage. Closures should be accomplished by gluing or taping. The use of staples is

discouraged unless the supplier can prove to a Litens Packaging Engineer that they maintain a

high level of safety for all handlers.

15.0 HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS

15.1 STACKABILITY

All containers/skids must withstand stacking of 100” high in transit and must not

succumb to failure. Suppliers are asked to remember humidity and its effect on

corrugate and other fibrous materials. It is the supplier’s duty to ensure a durable skid

throughout all transit.

15.2 ERGONOMICS

Suppliers must ensure that all skids maintain a high-level of ergonomics.

15.3 LOAD STABILITY

Pallet loads shall be adequately secured by shrink-wrap, stretch-wrap or plastic

banding. It is the supplier’s responsibility to ensure skids are secure and safe.

16.0 CONTACTS

NAME TITLE PHONE # E-MAIL

Nicholas

Bridgemohan

Sr. Packaging

Designer

905-856-0200

ext. 2044 [email protected]

Irfan Majeed Sr. Packaging

Designer

905-856-0200

ext. 2123

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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APPENDIX A: RECYCLING AND PLASTICS IDENTIFICATION SYMBOLS

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