Before your pallet full of products makes its way to the wrap machine, a lot of time and effort is put into the planning and building of the pallet. But how can you be sure you’ve been loading your pallet correctly?
No matter what you’re loading, the reputation of your freight company is on the line with every pallet, so it’s imperative that you get the basics right. Here are a few guidelines to help you load your pallet correctly:
Ensure you’re using the right-sized pallet
A standard pallet is 48 by 42 inches, but they are also available in different sizes – smaller or larger. It can really help the loading if you match the size of the pallet to the size of the product you’re loading to create a cube.
Stack correctly
If your company constantly deals with packages or containers of the same size, stacking your pallet is probably pretty easy and the same building method will work time after time. However, if you are constantly dealing with boxes and packages of different sizes, it can be like trying to solve a puzzle.
If your boxes are the same size, forming a perfect cube should always be the first way of stacking. However, if you have different sized boxes, the protruding edges can puncture your film, so purchasing high quality pallet wrappers from MHL Wrappers UK is recommended.
Place the heaviest product on the bottom
Having a top heavy pallet can cause problems in distribution, so ensure that all of the heaviest boxes are at the bottom of the stack.
Use the best wrapper
Whether you’ve managed to stack your boxes into the perfect cube or have numerous protruding edges exposed, using the best wrappers is an essential part of safely loading a pallet.
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