Inventors:
John R. Gabler - Etters PA
Robert E. Gallagher - Harrisburg PA
Joan I. Hersh - Spring Grove PA
Michael P. Kandolf - Newport PA
Assignee:
The Whitaker Corporation - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
B65B 1158, B65B 1302, B65B 3550
Abstract:
A system (10) and method of packaging components features stackable internesting trays (54) to carry components (52) in a sequence based upon order of use forming a stack (39) with protective internesting, stackable wrappers (90) and an internal box (36) covered by an external box (16) protecting the components for handling during inventory, shipment, and end use. The trays (54), wrappers (90), and boxes (16, 36) are formed of sheet material and feature access to components as initially loaded with a plurality of boxes oriented upon a shipping pallet (12) to allow access to all components as stacked.