Technical Papers and Presentations

In the present-day manufacturing landscape, companies are shifting towards being sustainable. With a focus on addressing environmental concerns, many organizations are now embracing innovative solutions to minimize their carbon footprint. Among the significant challenges faced in this pursuit, is in logistics. Transportation of large machines, where wood has traditionally been the primary material for packing. This project was initiated to revolutionize the packing process by developing a rigid modular packing pallet. By leveraging advanced simulation tool such as COMSOL Multiphysics, the design process was enhanced in terms of optimizing the cross section of the packing pallet and identifying weak points in the model, by finding out the stress levels and displacement of the pallet, leading to iterative improvements and finalizing an optimized design. The objective of this project was to design a packing pallet that can efficiently accommodate different machines in a single design with similar floor plans, requiring minimal adjustments. The key objective is to reduce the dependence on wood, which entails a larger workforce, higher costs, and results in non-reusable materials. The proposed pallet aims to be both environmentally friendly and economically viable, ensuring it can be reused for at least ten cycles throughout its lifespan. As a result, the implementation of this innovative packing case pallet has facilitated the successful delivery of machines across India without the need for traditional wooden packing. This achievement marks a significant step forward in the journey towards sustainable practices in the manufacturing industry.