2026-01-04
🚛 Transport: Protecting the Precision
Aluminum is strong but its surface can be easily scratched, dented, or gouged. During transport, the goal is to immobilize and protect.
* **Primary Protection:** Profiles must be **securely bundled** using sturdy nylon straps or bands. Within the bundle, every profile should be **separated by protective spacers or a full layer of soft material** (like foam or cardboard) to prevent profile-on-profile abrasion during vibration.
* **Full Encapsulation:** The entire bundle should be **tightly wrapped in stretch film or protective paper**. This shields against road dust, moisture, and incidental contact. For high-finish products (like anodized or painted), additional corner protectors are mandatory.
* **Secure Loading:** Bundles must be loaded on a flat, clean truck bed and **secured against movement** with straps and blocks. They should never be thrown, dragged, or have other heavy cargo placed on top of them.
🏭 Storage: The Science of Preservation
Improper storage is a leading cause of surface degradation and corrosion, even for aluminum.
1. **The Ideal Environment:** A **dry, well-ventilated warehouse or covered area** is essential. Prolonged exposure to rain or high humidity, especially in combination with industrial pollutants, can lead to surface staining or pitting corrosion.
2. **Proper Support & Stacking:**
* Profiles must be stored **horizontally on uniform, level supports** (wooden or plastic sleepers). These supports should be placed at regular intervals (typically every 1-1.5 meters) to prevent sagging or permanent deflection under their own weight.
* Stacks should be kept **low and stable**. Different alloy types or finishes should be stored separately to prevent galvanic corrosion.
3. **Critical Separation:** Aluminum must **never be stored in direct contact with other metals** (especially copper or steel) or with **strong chemicals, acids, alkalis, or volatile solvents**. Chemical fumes can cause severe corrosive attack.
⚙️ The FONIRTE Protocol: Our Commitment to Delivery
We treat the handover as part of our product.
* **Professional Packing:** Every **FONIRTE** order is packed according to a strict internal standard that exceeds general industry practice, tailored to the profile's finish and destination.
* **Clear Documentation & Labeling:** Bundles are clearly marked with alloy, temper, quantity, and handling instructions ("Fragile Surface," "Keep Dry," "This Side Up").
* **Partner Vetting:** We work with logistics partners who understand and comply with our material handling requirements.
**In Essence:** The care taken in transporting and storing aluminum profiles is a direct reflection of the value placed on the product and the project it serves. It is the final defense against avoidable damage. By adhering to these protocols—demanding proper bundling, dry storage, and vigilant separation—you ensure that the **high-performance engineering and flawless finish of every FONIRTE profile** are fully realized in your final structure.
We engineer the quality. You preserve it upon arrival. 📦🛡️