09 August 2018 ABL's 6 Tips for Better Pallets
Troubles With Your Pallets?
Collapse, Damage, Crushing — Let’s Fix It!
1. Is Your Pallet Base Secure?
Make sure your pallet wrap is tightly tied and that the base has at least two full wraps. This anchors everything and prevents shifting during transport.
2. Check for Overlapping Wrap
Gaps or thin areas in the wrap can cause weak points, leading to collapse. Our rule of thumb: 3 wraps at the base, 3 wraps at the top, and 2 complete vertical wraps on the sides for solid stability.
3. Is the Load Stable?
Watch out for heavy cartons stacked on lighter ones or boxes with empty spaces that can compress over time, causing partial collapse.
4. Protect Against Dirt & Moisture
Use overlapping wrap layers and consider a topsheet cover to shield pallets from dirt and moisture intrusion.
5. Use the Right Wrap Type
Smooth-sided, lighter pallets do well with cast film, while pallets with sharp or rough items (like bricks or tiles) need tougher, puncture-resistant blown film.
6. Be Aware of Pallet Stick
In humid environments, placing the sticky side of blown film outward can cause pallets to stick together, which is a safety hazard when unloading. Cast film, which clings by static, generally avoids this problem.
