Products stored or transported in multiple layers require packaging that can manage vertical compression.
When one packaged product is placed on top of another, the lower package must support not only its own contents but also the weight applied by the packages above it. Without a suitable structural packaging system, the outer carton may deform, the load may become unstable or pressure may be transferred directly to the product.
Eltete FramePack® is a structural transport-packaging system made using strong laminated carton-board Packaging Profiles. The profiles form a frame around the product and are designed to provide the compression and strapping strength required for demanding warehousing and transport-packaging applications.
Eltete presents FramePack® as a carton-board alternative to selected wooden, plastic and metal frames, as well as a substitute for certain heavy transport boxes. The final solution is selected according to the individual product, required strength and other packaging conditions.
What Is Eltete FramePack®?
FramePack® is an industrial packaging structure built around the product using specially produced carton-board profiles.
An illustrated FramePack® configuration includes:
– A lower horizontal frame
– Vertical Packaging Profiles
– An upper horizontal frame
– Corner-connecting or cushioning components
– A pallet or load base
– Stretch film or a carton-board box
– Strapping where required
The vertical profiles connect the upper and lower sections of the frame, creating a structural arrangement around the product. Eltete states that these profiles are specially produced and tested to withstand the compression and strapping strength required for this type of packaging.
The complete configuration does not need to be identical for every product. FramePack® can be developed using different Eltete components according to the product dimensions, stacking requirement, handling method and selected pallet.
What Is FramePack® Made From?
The main structural parts of FramePack® are Eltete Packaging Profiles manufactured from laminated carton board.
Eltete’s Packaging Profile brochure lists the following characteristics:
– 100% recyclable laminated carton board
– High stacking strength
– Humidity resistance
– Carefully selected raw materials
– Special production methods
– High-quality standards
– Rigorous dimensional tolerances
Eltete states that Packaging Profiles form the basis of FramePack® and were developed for demanding conditions where high stacking strength and humidity resistance are important.
The complete shipping unit may also include stretch film, strapping, a carton box, corner cushions or a pallet made from another material. Therefore, the FramePack® profiles are carton-board components, but the total material composition of the finished package depends on the selected configuration.
How Does FramePack® Support Stacked Products?
FramePack® is designed to create a structural load path around the packed product.
In the arrangement shown in Eltete’s brochure, vertical Packaging Profiles are positioned between the lower and upper frames. When another packaged load is placed above the unit, the upper frame receives the compression and transfers it through the vertical profiles towards the lower frame and pallet. This interpretation is based on the structural configuration illustrated in Eltete’s official FramePack® brochure.
This can reduce the need for the product or ordinary carton walls to carry the complete stacking load on their own.
The profiles must be:
– Positioned at appropriate support points
– Produced with suitable dimensions and strength
– Connected correctly to the frame
– Supported by a suitable pallet or base
– Matched to the intended stacking conditions
Eltete states that a suitable Packaging Profile is selected after studying each application’s required strength and other conditions.
What Is Stacking Strength?
Stacking strength is the ability of a package or packaging structure to resist vertical compression when other loads are placed above it.
A package may experience stacking pressure during:
– Warehouse storage
– Factory storage
– Container loading
– Truck transportation
– Distribution-centre handling
– Temporary staging
– Multi-layer product storage
The required strength depends on more than the weight of one product. It may also depend on:
– The number of packages stacked
– The total weight above the lowest unit
– The duration of stacking
– Product and pallet alignment
– Load distribution
– Warehouse humidity
– Transport conditions
– Safety requirements
Eltete states that high stacking performance requires quality raw materials, extra-strong profiles and special production methods. The final profiles are subject to quality-control testing.
Does FramePack® Have One Standard Load Capacity?
Eltete does not publish one universal FramePack® load or stacking capacity that applies to every design.
The official Packaging Profile brochure states that the profiles were developed for demanding applications where several tonnes of stacking strength may be required. However, it also states that the correct profile must be selected after studying the strength and other requirements of each individual application.
Therefore, “several tonnes” should not be used as a guaranteed rating for every FramePack® configuration.
Actual performance depends on factors including:
– Profile dimensions
– Profile quality
– Number of vertical profiles
– Position of the profiles
– Frame dimensions
– Product footprint
– Pallet construction
– Load distribution
– Stacking duration
– Strapping arrangement
– Environmental conditions
Any public performance claim should refer to the tested and approved FramePack® configuration rather than the FramePack® product name alone.
Eltete’s White-Goods FramePack® Example
Eltete’s company profile describes a white-goods application in which Packaging Profiles replaced selected EPS, metal and wooden packaging components.
According to the company profile, the change reduced costs and made handling safer and easier because of the packaging’s lower weight while still achieving the required strength values. In that specific customer application, Eltete states that five to six ovens were stacked on top of one another using the FramePack® solution.
This is a useful example of FramePack® supporting vertical stacking, but it is a case-specific result. It should not be interpreted as confirmation that every FramePack® design can support five or six products.
The number of products that can be stacked must be determined separately for each product and approved packaging configuration.
What Components Are Used in FramePack®?
1. Packaging Profiles
Packaging Profiles are the main load-supporting parts of the system.
They can be positioned vertically to support the upper frame and may also form horizontal sections around the top and bottom of the package.
Eltete states that the profiles are produced using strong laminated carton board, selected raw materials and specialised manufacturing methods.
The selected profile should match:
– Required compression strength
– Required strapping strength
– Product height
– Frame dimensions
– Expected humidity
– Stacking arrangement
2. Lower frame
The lower frame creates the base around the product and supports the vertical profiles.
In the official FramePack® illustration, the lower frame is positioned on top of a standard pallet. It forms a defined perimeter around the base of the packaged product.
The lower frame must be appropriately supported by the selected pallet or load base.
3. Vertical profiles
The vertical profiles connect the lower and upper frame sections.
Their main structural role is to transfer stacking compression between the top and bottom of the package. Their number and position should be selected according to the product and load arrangement.
The illustrated FramePack® arrangement uses vertical profiles at the main perimeter support points.
4. Upper frame
The upper frame surrounds the top of the package.
It provides a structured contact area through which loads from an upper package may be distributed towards the vertical profiles.
Correct package alignment remains important. If an upper pallet does not align with the designed support points, the stacking force may not transfer through the intended structure.
5. Corner cushions
Eltete identifies corner cushions as an optional FramePack® component.
Depending on the design, corner cushions may help:
– Position the frame components
– Protect the product corners
– Separate the product from the frame
– Create a more controlled contact area
– Support assembly
The required corner component should be selected according to the product shape and surface sensitivity.
6. Carton box or stretch film
Eltete’s brochure lists stretch film or a carton-board box as part of the possible FramePack® arrangement.
These materials may provide containment around the product while the profiles supply structural stacking support.
The FramePack® structure should not automatically be considered a full weather barrier or complete product enclosure. Additional packaging may be required according to the product and logistics conditions.
7. Strapping
Strapping may be used to secure the complete package and connect the packaging components into one transport unit.
Eltete states that FramePack® profiles are tested for the compression and strapping strength required by this type of packaging.
The strapping material, position and tension should be evaluated together with the frame. Excessive or incorrectly positioned strapping could damage the profiles or the packed product.
8. Pallet or load base
FramePack® can be used with different standard pallet types.
Eltete’s official brochure lists compatibility with:
– Carton pallets
– Wooden pallets
– Plastic pallets
– Other standard pallets
This allows FramePack® to be integrated into an existing pallet system or developed as part of a more paper-based transport-packaging solution.
The pallet must still support the total load and match the handling equipment used throughout the supply chain.
Benefits of Eltete FramePack®
1. Supports demanding stacking conditions
The main purpose of FramePack® is to provide structural support where packaging must withstand compression during stacking.
Eltete describes its Packaging Profiles as being developed for demanding conditions where several tonnes of stacking strength may be required. The company also states that FramePack® profiles are specially produced and tested for the compression strength needed in this type of packaging.
The approved design must still be based on the actual product and stacking arrangement.
2. Alternative to traditional packaging frames
Eltete identifies FramePack® as an alternative to selected:
– Wooden frames
– Plastic frames
– Metal frames
– Heavy transport boxes
FramePack® should not simply copy a wooden or metal frame in carton board. The complete structure should be redesigned around the load, required support points and transport process.
3. Uses recyclable laminated carton board
Eltete’s Packaging Profiles are made from 100% recyclable laminated carton board.
A FramePack® configuration based mainly on carton-board profiles can support a packaging system with fewer heavy structural materials.
The actual recyclability of the complete package depends on other included components, such as:
– Pallet material
– Stretch film
– Strapping
– Adhesives
– Cushioning
– Product contamination
Receivers should follow the recycling requirements applicable at their location.
4. Simple assembly concept
Eltete identifies simple assembly as one of the advantages of FramePack®.
The brochure lists a relatively limited set of assembly components:
– FramePack® profiles
– Staple gun
– Stretch film or carton-board box
– Strapping
– Optional corner cushions
The exact assembly sequence and fastening requirements should follow the approved packaging design.
5. Compatible with existing pallets
FramePack® does not require every customer to use one dedicated pallet type.
It can be combined with carton, wooden, plastic or other suitable standard pallets.
This may allow a manufacturer to introduce FramePack® while retaining an existing pallet arrangement where appropriate.
6. Designed for warehousing and transportation
Eltete presents FramePack® as suitable for both warehousing and transport packaging.
This is important because the structure may face compression and handling at several stages:
– After packing
– During factory storage
– Inside the warehouse
– During loading
– During transportation
– At distribution centres
– At the receiving location
The design should therefore consider the complete packaging journey rather than only the initial packing station.
7. Humidity-resistant Packaging Profiles
Eltete lists humidity resistance as a characteristic of its Packaging Profiles and states that FramePack® was developed for demanding conditions where humidity resistance is important.
Humidity resistance should not be interpreted as complete waterproofing.
The packaging design should still consider:
– Direct rain exposure
– Wet warehouse floors
– Condensation
– Container conditions
– Storage duration
– Changes in temperature and humidity
8. Can reduce unnecessary packaging material
FramePack® can concentrate structural material at the points where stacking support is required instead of automatically using a complete heavy frame or box.
Eltete’s white-goods case describes reducing material by optimising the solution for each individual application.
The purpose is not to use the least material possible regardless of performance. The objective is to use the amount and strength of material required by the approved design.
9. Can support lighter handling
Eltete’s white-goods example states that replacing selected EPS, metal and wooden packaging with Packaging Profiles made handling safer and easier because of the lighter packaging.
The actual weight reduction depends on the previous packaging and the final FramePack® configuration.
10. Selected according to each application
FramePack® is not limited to a single universal profile or frame design.
Eltete states that a suitable Packaging Profile is chosen after studying the individual application, required strength and other requirements.
This allows the structure to be developed around the product rather than forcing every load into the same standard frame.
How Is FramePack® Assembled?
The exact assembly method should be provided for the approved design. Based on Eltete’s official FramePack® illustration, a general conceptual arrangement may involve the following stages.
Prepare the pallet
The selected carton, wooden, plastic or other standard pallet is positioned at the packing station.
The pallet should be:
– Undamaged
– Suitable for the load
– Level
– Compatible with handling equipment
– Correctly sized for the product
– Position the lower frame
The lower FramePack® section is placed onto the pallet.
It provides the base structure for the vertical Packaging Profiles.
Place the product
The product is positioned within the lower frame.
Its weight should rest on the approved pallet or support arrangement rather than on unsuitable frame components.
Install the vertical profiles
The vertical FramePack® profiles are positioned at the designed support points.
Their position is important because they form the structural path between the lower and upper frames.
Add optional corner cushions
Corner cushions may be installed when required by the approved configuration.
These may help position the product or protect selected contact areas.
Apply the carton box or stretch film
The product and frame may be contained using a carton-board box, stretch film or another approved material.
Containment should prevent uncontrolled product movement without deforming the frame.
Install the upper frame
The upper FramePack® section is placed onto the vertical profiles.
The components should align correctly so that stacking pressure can be transferred through the intended support points.
Secure the assembly
Eltete’s brochure lists a staple gun and strapping among the items used for FramePack® assembly.
The approved fastening and strapping arrangement should be followed consistently.
This conceptual sequence should not replace product-specific packing instructions supplied for the final design.
What Information Is Needed to Design FramePack®?
Product dimensions
The complete length, width and height of the product should be provided.
Measurements should include:
– Protruding components
– Accessories
– Protective inserts
– Required clearance
– Product variations
– Packed product weight
The complete packed weight is required to determine the pallet, profile and frame requirements.
Number of units to be stacked
Eltete needs to know how many products may be stacked and the total load applied to the lowest unit.
Stacking duration
A product stacked for several minutes during handling may have different requirements from one stored for weeks.
Load alignment
The design should identify where the upper pallet or product will contact the FramePack® structure.
Misaligned stacking can apply pressure outside the intended support points.
Product support points
The areas capable of supporting compression should be identified.
The FramePack® structure should not transfer damaging pressure into fragile product surfaces.
Pallet type
The intended pallet may be:
– Carton
– Wood
– Plastic
– Another standard pallet
Its dimensions and support points should match the frame arrangement. Eltete confirms FramePack® compatibility with these standard pallet categories.
Strapping arrangement
The required number, position, material and tension of straps should be considered.
FramePack® profiles are designed with strapping strength in mind, but the complete setup must match the actual application.
Environmental conditions
Eltete should be informed about:
– Warehouse humidity
– Transport duration
– Container conditions
– Temperature changes
– Risk of condensation
– Possible water exposure
Packaging Profiles are described as humidity resistant, but the complete environment still affects the finished package.
Handling method
The packaging design should account for:
– Forklifts
– Pallet trucks
– Conveyors
– Automated warehouse systems
– Manual packing
– Loading and unloading processes
– Transport method
Road, sea, rail and combined transport may expose the package to different compression, vibration and handling conditions.
How Does Eltete Test Packaging Profiles?
Eltete states that the final Packaging Profiles are evaluated through rigorous quality control.
Its official Packaging Profile brochure says independent laboratory testing has been conducted with packaging-test laboratories and multinational reference customers. Eltete’s own laboratories use the EN 13393 specification as the basis for their testing methods.
Eltete Malaysia’s company profile also states that the company can provide the following in-house tests when required:
– Compression testing
– Bending testing
– Strapping testing
Testing should be linked to the selected profile and packaging configuration. A result obtained from one profile size or FramePack® arrangement should not automatically be applied to another design.
Is FramePack® Suitable for Export Packaging?
Eltete’s FramePack® brochure describes the solution as accepted worldwide without treatment or restrictions.
This reflects the fact that FramePack® profiles are carton-board components rather than untreated solid-wood frames.
However, the complete package may still include:
– A wooden pallet
– Other wooden components
– Regulated products
– Destination-specific materials
Exporters should therefore check the requirements for the complete shipment rather than assuming that the FramePack® profiles determine the status of every packaging component.
Is FramePack® Waterproof?
Eltete describes its Packaging Profiles as humidity resistant, not waterproof.
FramePack® should not automatically be exposed to:
– Direct rain
– Standing water
– Flooded floors
– Unprotected outdoor storage
– Continuous wet conditions
Additional covering, storage controls or packaging materials may be required where direct water exposure is possible.
Is FramePack® Suitable for Every Product?
FramePack® may be suitable for many products requiring structural stacking support, but it should not be assumed to work for every application.
Another solution or additional packaging may be required when:
– The product cannot tolerate compression near the frame
– Suitable structural support points are unavailable
– The package requires complete rigid enclosure
– Direct water exposure cannot be controlled
– The pallet does not support the designed load path
– Products cannot be aligned during stacking
– The transport environment exceeds the approved conditions
– A specialised barrier or protective system is required
Eltete’s approach is to select a suitable Packaging Profile after studying the strength and other requirements of the individual application.
FramePack® as Part of a Complete Eltete Packaging System
FramePack® may be combined with other Eltete products according to the packaging application.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eltete FramePack®?
FramePack® is a structural transport-packaging solution made using strong laminated carton-board Packaging Profiles. The profiles form a frame around the product and provide support for stacking, warehousing and transportation.
What is FramePack® used for?
It is used for applications requiring structural packaging support, particularly when packaged products need to withstand compression during warehousing or transportation.
How does FramePack® support stacked products?
Its upper and lower frames are connected by vertical Packaging Profiles. In the illustrated design, stacking pressure is transferred through these structural profiles towards the pallet or load base.
Is FramePack® made from carton board?
Yes. Eltete describes FramePack® as a 100% carton-board frame solution, while its Packaging Profiles are manufactured from recyclable laminated carton board.
Is FramePack® recyclable?
Eltete states that the laminated carton-board profiles are 100% recyclable. The complete package’s recycling procedure depends on the other materials used with the system.
Can FramePack® replace a wooden frame?
Eltete identifies FramePack® as an alternative to selected wooden, plastic and metal frames. Suitability must be evaluated according to the product and required packaging strength.
Can FramePack® replace a heavy box?
Eltete describes FramePack® as a substitute for selected heavy boxes. Products requiring complete enclosure may still need a carton box, panels or another covering material.
Can FramePack® be used with wooden pallets?
Yes. Eltete states that FramePack® can be combined with wooden pallets.
Can FramePack® be used with carton pallets?
Yes. Carton pallets are one of the pallet options listed in Eltete’s FramePack® brochure.
Can FramePack® be used with plastic pallets?
Yes. Eltete states that it can be combined with plastic and other standard pallets.
Is FramePack® suitable for white goods?
Yes. Eltete describes a white-goods customer application involving ovens as a FramePack® solution.
Can FramePack® support five or six ovens?
Eltete reports a specific customer case in which five to six ovens were stacked using FramePack®. This is a case-specific example and not a universal capacity for every FramePack® design.
Does FramePack® have a standard stacking capacity?
No single universal capacity is published. Eltete selects the Packaging Profile according to the strength and other requirements of each individual application.
Is FramePack® resistant to humidity?
Eltete describes its Packaging Profiles as humidity resistant. The system should not be assumed to be waterproof.
Is FramePack® easy to assemble?
Eltete identifies simple assembly as a benefit. Its brochure lists FramePack® profiles, a staple gun, stretch film or a carton-board box, strapping and optional corner cushions as the main assembly components.
Does Eltete test FramePack® profiles?
Eltete states that the profiles are carefully tested for compression and strapping strength. Its Packaging Profile brochure also refers to independent laboratory testing, internal testing and EN 13393-based methods.
Build Stacking Strength Around the Product
Eltete FramePack® provides a carton-board structural packaging option for products that must withstand compression during warehousing and transportation.
By combining upper and lower frames with carefully selected vertical Packaging Profiles, the system can create a defined support structure around the product. FramePack® may be used with carton, wooden, plastic or other standard pallets and can be combined with stretch film, carton boxes, strapping and optional corner cushions.
The correct design depends on:
– Product dimensions
– Packed weight
– Required stacking height
– Stacking duration
– Load alignment
– Pallet construction
– Profile strength
– Strapping arrangement
– Humidity conditions
– Handling and transportation methods
Contact Eltete Malaysia to discuss whether FramePack® can replace selected wooden, plastic or metal packaging structures while delivering the stacking support required by your product.
