Shipping rubber and technical articles. From compound to finished product.
We ship compounds, semi-finished goods and technical rubber articles for companies in the Lombardy district: seals, hoses, profiles, anti-vibration mounts, to Europe and the rest of the world.
Answers to the most common questions.
Do you ship uncured rubber compounds?
Yes, we ship compounds and semi-finished goods taking into account the storage conditions set by the manufacturer. If the product is heat-sensitive we arrange temperature-controlled transport.
How should technical rubber articles be packed?
So that they do not deform under weight: crates, cages or pallets declared non-stackable. We advise on packing based on weight, shape and transport mode.
Are rubber additives dangerous goods?
Some are. The safety data sheet decides: if it shows a UN number, the product travels under dangerous goods rules, with the required packaging and labels.
What do you need to know to ship rubber products?
A material that suffers from heat and light
Uncured compounds and some elastomers are sensitive to temperature, light and time: a container standing in the sun or an overheated warehouse can alter their properties. That is why we always ask how the product should be stored and choose route and mode accordingly. Where needed we arrange temperature-controlled transport.
Packing: weight, shape, deformation
Rubber is heavy and deforms under load. Overloaded or badly stacked pallets arrive crushed, and precision seals lose their shape. We assess crates, cages or non-stackable pallets with you, and declare the stacking limits to the carrier before loading.
Customs classification
Natural and synthetic rubber, compounds, sheets, hoses, seals and finished articles have different customs headings, mostly in chapter 40 of the tariff. The code determines duty at destination and documents. We start from the technical data sheet to propose the classification and, where relevant, preferential origin.
Additives, solvents and adhesives
Accelerators, solvents, adhesives and some additives used in processing are dangerous goods. They travel under ADR by road, the IMDG Code by sea and IATA rules by air, with approved packaging and correct labels. The safety data sheet tells us the class, UN number and permitted quantities.
