The way your loads will be placed on your pallet is paramount when you need to send goods. This is called palletization. There are, however, certain important steps that will make your palletizing efficient, and thus ensure good stability and security for your goods. Choosing the right type of pallet, stacking the boxes and protecting the pallet are the steps to good palletization.
You should already know that the type of pallet you are going to use for your goods shipments will depend on different criteria. The means of transport used, the storage of your pallets, the destination, and the weight of the goods as well as the weather resistance are all points to be taken into account in your choice.
There are different types of pallets, adapted to different needs.
Wooden pallets are widely used because they are very resistant and easily repaired. Wooden pallets can support 500 kg dynamic load and up to 2500 kg static load.
Within the category of wooden pallets, there are different types of wooden pallets:
However, it is important to note that the use of wooden pallets is regulated. There is indeed an international standard, ISPM 15 (International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures), which concerns wood packaging material. This standard deals with the treatment of pallets, in particular in order to avoid infestation of forests by pests present in the wood of the packaging material.
The main advantage of this type of pallet is that they are very resistant to shocks. Plastic pallets are mainly used for export, as they do not require any pest control treatment. In terms of storage, they are very practical because they can be stacked. Finally, in addition to being light, they are water-resistant and non-porous.
The cardboard pallet is mainly used in industry, and allows protecting the goods from bad weather. It can support up to 500 kg, and is recyclable and biodegradable.
As you will have understood, choosing the type of pallet you will use to send merchandise will depend on the weight of the load to be supported, as well as the use that will be made of it.
The way you place your boxes on your pallet is very important. This is called “stacking the boxes”. Here are some tips to help you secure your goods and stabilize your pallet.
In order to protect the corners of your pallet, you can add angles to it.
The second and most important step to protect your pallet will be the filming. You will have to choose between stretch film and shrink film.
We advise you to use shrink film, which, when heated, will take the shape of your pallet and give it greater stability.
Discover our range of shrink films, which will adapt to your needs, depending on the size and shape of your pallet.
Now that you know the steps for efficient palletizing, it is up to you. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us via the contact form or by phone at +33 (0)5 56 34 35 18, one of our experts will answer your questions.
To find out more about the advantages of shrink film, read our article Why choose shrink wrap ?
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