How to Get the Most from Palletization
What does palletization mean?
Palletization is the process of storing and transporting goods on pallets. Palletization provides a standardized way to handle and transport palletized goods using mechanical equipment.
The solution for safe transport is to deliver goods on pallets, both nationally and internationally. Palletization allows shipments to be divided when trucks or containers are overloaded.
Most transport companies charge according to pallet volume. In general, palletization increases the transport volume by 20-30%. To keep pallets at the recommended minimum volume, you should use standard packaging boxes , thereby occupying all the space on the pallets, neither more nor less.
Once arranged on pallets, boxes can be secured with stretch film (resistant to environmental conditions, it secures and protects products on pallets, and is flexible and extensible), pallet strapping (ensures constant tightening tension throughout all stages of handling the strapped package), aluminium shields (ideal for the maritime transport and container transport of materials that must be protected from moisture, corrosion and salt) or thermal insulation covers (for insulating pallets and protecting them from excessively high or low temperatures).
Customizing pallets: how to achieve the ideal size
Pallets are essential in the materials handling industry. Without them, supply chains would suffer. However, many manufacturers fail to understand why size is so important. What difference does it make whether products are arranged in columns or in a brick pattern? By making the most of pallet configuration, manufacturers can reduce their transport costs and environmental footprint.
Palletization starts with packaging optimization
Some time ago, a company decided to redesign its boxes so that more units could fit on pallets. By reducing a single dimension by 4 cm, it achieved exceptional results: the number of units that fit on pallets increased by 150%, almost doubling the number of boxes transported on pallets. Are you sure you have boxes of the correct size?
Inatech Packaging specialists provide advice and solutions for packaging optimization. Do not hesitate to contact us!
What should you consider for correct palletization? Here are some tips!
Although it may sound amusing, palletization is an art. When you try to fit materials onto a pallet and it looks exactly like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, we suggest contacting the Inatech Packaging specialists. Even the most experienced shippers sometimes struggle to load and secure pallets correctly. To achieve a perfect load and transport it safely from point A to point B, consider the following tips:
1. Choose the right pallet
Pallets come in different sizes and are made from various materials. Make sure you choose one that suits both the type of goods and the size of the boxes in which they are transported, so that forklifts can handle them.
2. Always place the heaviest items at the bottom
This will provide pallet stability and distribute the weight of the materials correctly, preventing them from becoming deformed.
3. Use stretch film and pallet strapping
The best technique for properly securing a pallet is to wrap it with film 5 times from top to bottom, then continue as tightly as possible to the end.
How to Get the Most from Palletization
Why move one box at a time when you can handle hundreds or even thousands at once? Palletization is the backbone of the goods handling industry, although many businesses fail to implement the right palletization strategy. Do you think you are getting the most from palletization? Let us find out!
Packaging designed for pallet loading: Over-packaging products prepared for transport is inefficient both for your budget and for the environment. It goes without saying that underestimating packaging strength offers very few advantages. In other words, consider the logistics process when customizing packaging intended for pallet loading.
Use pallet strapping: Pallet strapping is used to protect products during storage and transport.
Stacking loaded pallets: If pallets are to be stacked, you will need to provide additional reinforcement for the lower pallets.
International transport: If you are transporting products to another country, packages must be secured twice as well. If you are shipping overseas, packages should be 10 times stronger.
Configuring optimal pallets: To ensure pallet stability and proper stacking, it is essential that products or boxes do not extend beyond the pallet edges. In addition, boxes should be arranged in a brick pattern with minimal space between them, preferably none at all.
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