Figure 3-23. FIP Encapsulated Technique-Continued.

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Figure 3-23. FIP Encapsulated Technique-Continued.

(g) Dispense enough foam to surround the item

(d) Dispense foam evenly into the bottom of the

and fill the container. Then fold polyethylene film over

wrap.

The amount of dispensed foam will vary

the top. After the foam has cured, trim excess foam to

according to the size of the container and the

allow for closure of the box.

manufacturer's formulation but should be enough to

center the item.

(h) Close box and seal all openings (fig 3-27).

(e) As foam starts to expand, fold and overlap

(i) Mark and label for shipment per paragraph

the polyethylene film over the foam. As the foam is

completing the expansion, place the item on top of the

film allowing the foam to expand around the bottom half

of the item.

(f) When the foam has cured for approximately

15 minutes, place one sheet of polyethylene film over

the top of the item covering the inside top half of the

box (see (c) above).

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