The document announces a new improved valve called the SAFE LOCK VALVE for Dunnage Air Bags. It provides details on the transition plan which includes starting production of the new valve on certain bag levels beginning August 1st and depleting current inventories of the old valve first. The SAFE LOCK VALVE fills faster, eliminates tightening after filling, creates a stronger seal, and has an easy open/close method.
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Safelock valve presentation
2. Dunnage Air Bags
To Prevent Freight Damage
SAFE LOCK VALVES
patent pending
Announcing new and improved valve
July 2012
3. SAFE LOCK VALVESPATENT PENDING
• All future level 3-4 & 5 will be produced with the SAFE LOCK VALVE
• August 1st level 1 & 2 will be produced with the SAFE LOCK VALVE
• We will deplete current inventories on a first in first out; then, ship SAFE LOCK
• The JetFlow & Bison will remain with the current valve
• This process will take up to 12 months to complete
• Each box of bags will have 2 new tips in it for at least 6 months
The SAFE LOCK VALVE :
 Fills much faster
 Eliminates the necessity to tighten the valve after filling
 Creates a stronger seal with a stronger spring
 Has easy method to open valve / deflate / reposition / reuse
 New and better technology
4. SAFE LOCK VALVES
Valve in closed position. Valve in open position .
Depress and turn. Valve remains open until turned back.
Slots in the valve allow for a coin to be used to depress & turn.
5. SAFE LOCK VALVES
Old & New close up
Depress and turn. Valve remains open until turned back
6. SAFE LOCK VALVES
Valve features and benefits
• One piece valve
• Larger size – 2.5 cm vs. 1.5cm
• Larger size = Much faster filling
• ½ inch std threads for air input
• Same air tool as 2 part valve
Inflator
7. SAFE LOCK VALVES
Transition
To make the transition smooth we suggest
using 3/8 inch quick change Air adapters
as both tips have ½ inch std thread inlets.
Each pallet of bags with the new valve will
have 2 tips in the box. This will transpire
for at least 6 months.