Monolith Handling and Storage Precautions
Handling
- These ceramic monoliths are very heavy. Each skid will have approximately 2000 lbs. and for transportation stability purposes most skids will be banded together one on top of another.
- Ceramics by nature have extremely high compression strengths, therefore stacking heights are limited by local regulations. Lexco suggests no more than 4 skids high. On the other hand, ceramics can be very brittle. Avoid piercing any pallet with tow motor forks, backing into skids with vehicles, or dropping material.
- Monolith can have extremely sharp edges and gloves should be worn while handling.
Storage
- The packaging is sealed from the weather. However, the blocks should not be allowed to freeze. Trapped moisture inside the sealed heat shrink plastic could expand when frozen causing cracks.
- Pallets can be stored outdoors if necessary. Tarping and protection from impacts is recommended.