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Packaging Space History: Protective Packaging Preserves Space Shuttle Main Rocket Engines
2014-01-07 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
A large aerospace manufacturer had been tasked with storing several rocket engines used during the Space Shuttle missions. The company had a packaging solution in place that consisted of regular polyurethane bags fitted with valves that enabled them to pump "missile air" (super dehumidified air) into the bags to purge the ambient, humid air out of the bag and keep the humidity at a minimum inside the bag. This solution is effective for reducing the risk of corrosion as long as the power is on ...This story is related to the following:Protective Packaging | Heat Seal Packaging |
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