Slip-sheet, a real alternative to pallets.
Palletless handling, an efficient, economical and environmentally-friendly solution for the international transport of your goods.
In industry, everything starts with the supply chain. It’s a process that begins with the arrival of raw materials, dedicated to the production of a commodity, and ends with the delivery of the finished product to consumers.Although there’s an impetus to relocalization, today this chain remains resolutely international.
There are many factors to take into account in this process. These include the international flow of goods from outside Europe, such as handling equipment, packaging materials, wooden pallets and so on.
Throughout this commercial operation and its internationalization process, the various players need to be aware of the constraints and risks associated with international business, so as to be better prepared for setbacks and be more efficient.
Complications can arise as early as the packing and palletization phase. For example, the dimensions of a container are not the same as those of a truck! The same applies to pallet size standards, which differ from one continent to another… All these factors are potential risks that can turn an operation into a real money pit.
To avoid this, it’s important to make the right choices, especially upstream of manufacturing, packaging and shipping. And we’re here to help.
Did you know that in recent years, pallets, which are widely used for export, have revealed a number of disadvantages? They’re expensive, they require a lot of storage space, and the weight of the pallet adds to the overall weight of the load. Let’s take a closer look at why you should switch to slip-sheet.
THE DISADVANTAGES OF A PALLET FROM AN ERGONOMIC AND ECONOMIC POINT OF VIEW
The basic equipment for handling goods on a pallet is a forklift truck, either diesel or electric. Goods are loaded onto the pallet, then wrapped in stretch film or secured with strapping. The forks of the forklift are placed between the pallet feet. The forklift grabs the pallet and moves it to the warehouse or onto a truck.So far, you might think it’s efficient for handling, but pallets, such as they are, also have a few drawbacks:
â–º Pallet weight
As we mentioned earlier, it’s important to know that when you use pallets, you’re adding extra weight to your overall load. Their initial weight varies from around 17 to 25 kg (depending on their construction characteristics).What’s more, for wooden pallets, they’re very difficult to clean, and if they get wet, there are risks to the safety of the product (risks of fungus and bacterial growth and warping…).
â–º Pallet weight
The price of a unit pallet has tripled in recent years, particularly for wooden pallets which have become much more expensive, but also much rarer as some pallet manufacturing workshops have been stopped or slowed down.In addition, maintenance costs are frequent given that wood is an organic material and can be easily destroyed or deformed.
To address these issues, CGP Coating Innovation has an efficient solution: recyclable Kraft liner slip-sheet ECOLOGISTIK®.
A Push-Pull or RollerForks accessory is required to grip and handle the slip-sheet. The advantage of these accessories is that you don’t need to change your current forklift truck. Push-Pull clamps and RollerForks forks are easy to fit, as they are simply added to standard forklifts in a matter of minutes.
Handling is therefore simple, and can be learned in just a few hours.
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