Storage And Handling Of Thermoplasic Tubing Products

Buyer’s Acceptance Of Materials:

The person responsible for receiving the product should always carefully inspect all materials immediately upon arrival. The ends of the tube should be visually inspected for cracks or heavy deformations that could have occurred during shipment. Boxes should be checked for gouges or any sign of abuse. Inspection should be done in the presence of the shipper and any specific damage or shortages should be identified and documented for future settlements. Call your local Hydro Canada representative immediately.

Tube Storage:

Indoor storage of tubes is recommended but that is not always convenient. Therefore, when storing tubes outdoors, choose a flat, dry location to avoid bend- ing and mud collection. Palletized tubes should be stacked with wooden pallet bracings touchings each other.

Unloading And Handling:

Unloading of tubes and fittings should be handled with reasonable care and effort. Never push or drag a palletized load of tube from a truck bed. The tube should not come into severe contact with sharp objects such as corners of truck beds, loading docks and buildings, forks on forklift trucks, and rocks or other obstacles on the ground. Forklift forks must never be inserted into the ends of the tube as a means of lifting or moving.

Fitting Storage:

Store fittings in their original packaging. If they must
be removed from their boxes, separate them by geometric type and size. Never combine your plastic fitting inventory with metallic materials. Avoid storing tubing products near an open flame or source of extreme heat.