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    Strongest adhesive for corrugated fiberboard (corrugated cardboard)

    I need to make a larger shipping box, smaller. My plan is to cut the larger box made of corrugated fiberboard (aka corrugated cardboard) and stick it back together, but what's the best adhesive to do that? The bond must be durable enough to withstand the journey of international parcel delivery...
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    Static Electricity and Shipping Electronics in Styrofoam

    Should I tell the handler to "ground" himself before opening the bag then?
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    Static Electricity and Shipping Electronics in Styrofoam

    Hmmm... Good point. I'll look into molded cardboard.
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    Static Electricity and Shipping Electronics in Styrofoam

    The styrofoam I'm using is reused from something else, so I'm not generating new waste. The sensitive electronics are packed in grey, sealed, anti-static bags. So I think the electronic components should be safe from static, even though the anti-static bags are surrounded by anti-static pink...
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    Static Electricity and Shipping Electronics in Styrofoam

    That super-thin clear bag (that's wrapping the monitor/TV/etc) is an anti-static bag? So assuming there's no holes in the bag, it forms a "shield" from the static?
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    Static Electricity and Shipping Electronics in Styrofoam

    Hello, Not sure what forum to post this in, so I'm going to ask this here. I know that static electricity damages electronics, however electronics (computer monitors, flat-screen TVs, etc) are packed in styrofoam. Why are the electronics not damaged by the static generated by the styrofoam...
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    Is it better to design a consumer appliance to use compressed gas or liquid fuel?

    Thanks for your post! I found it very informative, and enabled me to make a decision. Oh... good point! I never thought of it that way. Thanks for the posts!
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    Is it better to design a consumer appliance to use compressed gas or liquid fuel?

    Hello all, I've constructed a prototype of a small, indoor-use consumer appliance. It uses a small cylinder of (liquid) butane. I'm shipping the prototype overseas to be tested. However shipping the prototype has been problematic, due to butane tanks being "dangerous goods" (original posts...
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    Flushing residual butane from cylinder

    Thanks for your post. I'll look into compressed gas companies to see if they can assist. But the butane tank is procured from a BBQ lighter, modified for use. It's made of plastic, small (50ml) and cylindrical. My knowledge of atmospheric stresses and material strength aren't good enough to...
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    Flushing residual butane from cylinder

    Hmmm... OK, I hope this applies to me. But in my situation: The tank is "empty" (there is no liquid butane visible, though it's possible residual fumes remain, hence this post). The tank is a component of a prototype electrical appliance. The prototype, in a disassembled state, is what is being...
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    Flushing residual butane from cylinder

    Yes, I should had specified this in my post. Noted (for future posts)! Thank you. To "flush" the tank, requires a liquid or a gas as the flushing medium. It's likely that after the tank is flushed, some residual flushing medium will be left in the tank. What I was trying to say, is that I...
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    Flushing residual butane from cylinder

    Hello! Not sure if this is the correct place to post this, please let me know if you recommend another subforum. I want to completely empty a butane tank of residual butane fumes. Butane tank details: Small, cylindrical, clear plastic, holds about 50ml (around 1.7oz) liquid butane. Has a...
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    Need advice shipping prototype overseas safely

    Again, thanks to everyone to the replies so far. Unfortunately, it is not possible to use a "similar" tank, purchased at the destination (I wish it was that easy). The original tank has been modified, and also, the tank fits a specifically designed enclosure. I have called Canada Post for...
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    Need advice shipping prototype overseas safely

    Thanks everyone, for the replies thus far. RE: "Freight forwarders are just specialist freight movers whereas US, FEDEX etc are small package mass market freight forwarders." I did a quick search last night, and wasn't able to find any "specialized freight forwarders" (unless I misunderstood...
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    Need advice shipping prototype overseas safely

    Thank you to everyone that posted so far! I have some follow-up questions: RE: "The most reliable method is to hire a freight forwarder." Thanks to those who recommended this option. I'll look into it, but I must admit that I know nothing about this method of shipment. How is a freight...
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    Need advice shipping prototype overseas safely

    Hello All! I have constructed a prototype for a small consumer appliance. I need to ship it overseas (North America to UK) to have it independently tested. However, I have realized that if someone were to X-ray the shipping box, it could easily be interpreted as a "dangerous device" (the kind...

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