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Author Topic: Osram Xenon Packaging Phil Blake Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 558 From: esperance western australia Registered: Nov 2003 posted 02-25-2008 06:45 PM                        I just received a new spare 2K Osram xenon . I was surprised at the the change in packaging, I guess most were familiar with the bulb encased in the hard plastic container which was then in a box which was then in a larger foam filled box. The xenon now comes in one box with foam and the bulb has a small piece of cloth taped over it. I am sure this packaging is fine for transport however there is not much to safe guard the bulb during handling.  |  IP: Logged Monte L Fullmer Film God Posts: 8367 From: Nampa, Idaho, USA Registered: Nov 2004 posted 02-25-2008 07:38 PM                     This wrap isn't bad, but nothing like the hard plastic clamshell that they used to have....(why christie still uses clamshell containment containers) I've destroyed a few bulbs that came in these plastic woven wraps and is definitely not impressed since the wrap does contains the shards of quartz, the ends still go everywhere they want to. Plus, the velcro end ties are just not the answer to contain any force put upon them. I hate to see a 6k bulb explode in one of these wraps...  |  IP: Logged Stephen Jones Master Film Handler Posts: 314 From: Geelong Victoria Australia Registered: Jun 99 posted 02-26-2008 12:22 AM                     Hi Phil, Osram have had this pakaging for some time now,I find it good and it is tough as have destroyed several lamps including 4k 5k and 7k without any glass flying out or remainig in the fabric and when done up tight dont have any bits flying out the ends.The lamp and other bits remain inside. Cheers from the eastern states, Steve  |  IP: Logged Andres Briano Expert Film Handler Posts: 162 From: Buenos Aires, Argentina Registered: Jan 2008 posted 02-26-2008 09:02 AM                        If handling is what troubles you, you can always keep 3 or 4 old plastic cases on hand to use when handling new bulbs.  |  IP: Logged David Zylstra Master Film Handler Posts: 432 From: Novi, MI, USA Registered: Mar 2007 posted 02-26-2008 05:58 PM                     The ORC lamps we used years ago came wrapped in a thick clear plastic/rubbery saran wrap like material that was tied with shoestrings - definitely strong enough to contain the destruction of a lamp. I wonder why the change.  |  IP: Logged Bevan Wright Expert Film Handler Posts: 176 From: Fountain Valley, CA, USA Registered: Sep 2003 posted 02-27-2008 10:40 PM                        Caught on video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVpD8SWzKFM&feature=related Ouch.  |  IP: Logged Jeremy Weigel Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1062 From: Edmond, OK, USA Registered: Mar 2007 posted 02-28-2008 12:31 AM                     Dude just got a few more piercings.  |  IP: Logged Monte L Fullmer Film God Posts: 8367 From: Nampa, Idaho, USA Registered: Nov 2004 posted 02-28-2008 03:40 AM                     quote: David Zylstra definitely strong enough to contain the destruction of a lamp. I wonder why the change. ..this pvc wrap nonsense wasn't "dummy proof" enough. Typical ORC/Perkin-Elmer procedure.  |  IP: Logged David Zylstra Master Film Handler Posts: 432 From: Novi, MI, USA Registered: Mar 2007 posted 02-28-2008 11:20 AM                     Yep, the shoelaces were definitely not dummy proof - but we destroyed them inside the shipping box they came in as an extra layer of containment.  |  IP: Logged

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