The Atlas 640

The Atlas 640 Shipper from Arena Products is the most innovative, cost-effective cheese container on the market today.

Designed to replace wax coated wood as well as stainless steel cheese containers, the Atlas features a revolutionary knock-down design and tough engineering plastic construction that may actually change the way you think about making cheese.

• Among the many advantages of the 685-pound, 80-gallon capacity Atlas are:
• Elimination of refurbishing
• USDA approval
• Reduced shipping costs
• Improved sanitation
• Less banding required
• Fewer components to handle
• Quicker cooling
• 100% recyclable plastic Resulting in . . .
  Major cost savings
  

The key advantage of the Atlas rests in its ability to completely eliminate the refurbishing cycle now associated with plywood containers. Easily cleaned and requiring no re-coating between uses, the Atlas can move directly from the cheese plant to the cutting plant and back again. Not only does this eliminate all outside refurbishing costs, but it can also reducebox inventory and streamline the entire shipping operation. Further, the low tare weight of 85 lb. and the 3:1 return ration of knocked-down Atlas 640 Shippers means improved shipping efficiency full and empty. Reduced banding and parts consolidation reduce handling labor during assembly and disassembly.

Ease of use:

The proprietary side-wall interlock system eliminates the need for corner brackets, reduces banding and permits the use of plastic as opposed to metal banding. This allows boxes to be assembled and disassembled more quickly. Additionally, generous lead-ins on the Atlas hoop, pallet and cover aid in pallet, cover and spring/board assembly as well as fork handling and stacking up to 4 high. The Atlas automatic assembly fixture adds to the productivity benefits of the system.

640 direct fill operations:

The Atlas 640 Shipper is compatible with existing 640 direct fill operations while offering many advantages. The unique wall design has the strength to withstand the pressing process and the stiffness to minimize bowing and resulting trim scrap, while providing for quicker cooling. USDA and Wisconsin DATCP approvals permit whey recovery reducing critical phosphorus and chloride emissions and increasing whey revenues. The Atlas Plastic Press Board and stainless steel springs complete the sanitary package.

40 pound block tower upgrades:

The Atlas 640 Shipper also adds value to 40 lb. block tower operations. Sixteen (16) 40 lb. blocks can be automatically collated into the Atlas, reducing packaging costs. By combining Atlas 640 packaging with state-of-the-art 640 exact weight cutting equipment, trim scrap and giveaway can be dramatically reduced vs. 40 lb. block cutting yields.

Reusable - Recyclable - Responsible:

Because the Atlas is made of rugged, recyclable engineering plastic, containers are durable for long life and at the end of their useful life, Atlas Shippers are an environmental and economic asset, not a liability.

No comparison:

Compare refurbishing costs, shipping economics, productivity, sanitation, durability and environmental impact and choose the Atlas over wooden 640's. Compare investment cost, shipping and labor productivity and choose the Atlas over stainless steel 640's. In every area, the Atlas demonstrates clear superiority.

SPECIFICATIONS: Cheese Shipper