Cast film vs blown film
We ‘unpack’ the key differences between cast film and blown film. Find out what’s best for certain types of pallets.
Just the highlights
NanoWrap proved that sustainable pallet wrapping can make a major difference and now NanoEcho is helping NZ companies take the next big step. However, when it comes to enacting real positive change and exceeding sustainability targets, it’s still important that solutions are made to measure.
Excessive film use
There are two main reasons for using too much pallet wrap – and the good news is they are both simple to avoid.
What is the real cost of pallet wrap?
Many purchases are made without understanding the bigger picture of ‘true’ value. It is true of shoes. It’s true of property. And, sometimes, it’s also true of pallet wrap.
Tool up. Measure right. Pack tight.
Highlight’s Portable Film Force System accurately measures both containment force and puncture resistance in pallet packaging.
Measure up
Be it packaging, equipment, or other processes, our constant refrain when it comes to suggesting new approaches is “if we can’t measure it, we won’t recommend it”.
Scope, wrap, rope
Do you have issues with stretch film riding up on pallets during transportation? Don’t worry – there’s a cost-effective, time-efficient answer. UP’s Application Specialist Jed Goudie will show you the ropes…
On the safe side – retrofitting safety systems for pallet wrapping equipment
Sometimes it’s not realistic to install an entirely new pallet wrapping set-up to meet a change in safety requirements. When this occurs, you’ve got two options.
Columns, bricks or Tetris?
Small tweaks to pallet stacking patterns can have far larger consequences for both product damage and pallet optimisation.
Aiming high: The UP team’s big day out
On a sunny Friday in March our team traded the work clothes for some fun new t-shirts, the laptops for axes, and the sales targets for archery ones…
