Choosing the right logistics and shipping supplies is not simply about buying boxes, pallets, wrapping and protective materials.
For industrial transportation, every packaging component should perform a specific function.
A shipment may require:
– Load support
– Corner protection
– Surface protection
– Load stabilisation
– Palletless handling
– Internal product protection
– Cargo movement control
– Stacking support
Eltete Malaysia provides paper-based transport packaging products that can be used individually or combined as part of its Transport Packaging Solutions concept according to the product, handling process and shipping requirements.
The important question is therefore:
What does your shipment actually need before selecting the packaging supplies?
1. Start with the Load Base
The first consideration is how the product will be supported and handled.
Eltete provides several load-handling options, including:
– Paper Pallets
– Slip Sheets
– PallRun®
– EdgeRunner®
The appropriate option depends on the product, destination and handling system.
– Paper Pallets
Paper Pallets provide a paper-based load platform for suitable industrial and export applications.
Eltete can develop Paper Pallets in different sizes, heights and configurations according to customer requirements.
Different deck materials and runner arrangements can also be considered according to the load and handling requirements.
– Slip Sheets
Slip Sheets provide a much thinner palletless load-handling option.
Eltete identifies Slip Sheets particularly for applications where companies want to optimise space throughout the logistics chain.
Their use may support savings in transportation, packaging material and storage for suitable operations.
The correct solution depends on the handling equipment available at both the sending and receiving locations.
2. Protect Straight Corners with Edgeboard
Corners are vulnerable areas in many cartons and palletised loads.
Eltete Edgeboard is designed to protect product corners and can also contribute to:
– Load stabilisation
– Stacking support
– Carton reinforcement
– Strapping protection
– Palletisation
– Unitisation
Edgeboard can be positioned:
– Vertically around pallet corners
– Horizontally along selected load areas
– Inside cartons
– Underneath strapping
– Along vulnerable product edges
Rather than treating Edgeboard as an additional material without a clear purpose, it should be selected according to the actual corner, stacking and securing requirements.
3. Protect Different Product Shapes with Packaging Profiles
Not all products have standard rectangular edges.
Eltete’s protective packaging range includes components such as:
– Edgeboard
– U-Profile
– Wrap-Around Edgeboard
– Flatboard
– Customised Packaging Profiles
The correct profile depends on the shape and vulnerable areas of the product.
– U-Profile
A U-shaped profile may be selected for suitable products requiring protection around multiple sides of an edge.
– Wrap-Around Edgeboard
Wrap-Around Edgeboard can follow round, curved or irregular product shapes.
– Flatboard
Flatboard may be used in applications requiring surface separation, protection from strapping contact or suitable side and floor protection.
This means the protective component should be matched to the product geometry instead of using the same profile for every shipment.
4. Protect Products Inside the Package
Good logistics packaging does not only protect the outside of a load.
Products may also require internal components to:
– Separate individual items
– Fill selected empty spaces
– Cushion vulnerable areas
– Spread weight
– Maintain product position
Eltete’s paper-based packaging range includes components that can be cut, shaped or customised according to the product and application.
The objective is to position material where protection is required instead of automatically filling the entire package with additional packaging.
5. Control Cargo Movement
A pallet may be properly packaged but still move if large gaps remain between cargo units during transportation.
Eltete also supplies Dunnage Bags as part of its transport packaging range.
Dunnage Bags can be positioned in suitable spaces between cargo units to help control movement during transportation.
This performs a different function from Edgeboard.
Edgeboard: protects and reinforces selected edges and corners.
Dunnage Bags: help control movement between complete cargo units.
Different shipping problems require different supplies.
6. Secure the Complete Unit Load
Eltete’s Transport Packaging Solutions concept is not limited to paper-based components alone.
Products such as Edgeboard, Paper Pallets and Slip Sheets may be combined with:
– Stretch film
– Plastic strapping
– Steel strapping
according to the complete packaging requirement.
A possible unit-load configuration could therefore include:
Load base → products → corner protection → wrapping or strapping
The exact sequence and components depend on the application.
Wrapping and strapping should not be expected to solve structural packaging problems by themselves.
If a load has weak corners, unstable stacking or inadequate product support, the underlying packaging design should also be reviewed.
7. Consider Warehouse Space Before Choosing Shipping Supplies
Packaging does not only occupy space when products are being transported.
Unused packaging materials also require warehouse storage.
Eltete states that reducing packaging material can reduce warehouse-space requirements and allow more goods to be loaded.
Slip Sheets are particularly relevant for this requirement because they require significantly less storage space than the bulky pallets they may replace in suitable applications.
Other Eltete solutions associated with space-efficient transport packaging include:
– PallRun®
– EdgeRunner®
– Paper Pallets
– Flat-packed transport packaging
– Customised paper-based components
The correct choice should still balance space optimisation with product protection and handling requirements.
8. Match Packaging Supplies to the Handling Equipment
A packaging solution must work throughout the logistics chain.
Before changing a load-support system, companies should consider the equipment used at:
– Production
– Warehouse
– Loading
– Transportation
– Distribution
– Customer receiving facilities
This is particularly important when evaluating palletless solutions such as Slip Sheets.
A packaging configuration that works at the manufacturer’s warehouse must also be compatible with the receiving operation.
Eltete develops its pallet and transport packaging solutions according to the product, handling system and destination rather than using one standard configuration for every application.
9. Select Shipping Supplies According to the Product
Different products create different packaging requirements.
Before selecting logistics and shipping supplies, consider:
– Product dimensions
The packaging should match the physical size of the product.
– Product weight
The load base and structural components should be selected according to the actual weight and load distribution.
– Product shape
Straight, curved and irregular products may require different protective profiles.
– Surface sensitivity
Some products require additional separation or surface protection.
– Stacking requirements
The complete package should be evaluated if products will be stacked during storage or transportation.
– Handling method
Forklifts, pallet trucks, push-pull systems and other equipment may require different load-base configurations.
– Shipping destination
The logistics system and packaging requirements may vary according to the destination.
Eltete states that its solutions can be developed around factors including product, handling requirements, destination, strength, space, material and cost expectations.
10. Avoid Selecting Packaging Supplies Individually
One common approach is to purchase every packaging material separately.
A pallet is selected first.
Then a carton.
Then some corner protection.
Then wrapping.
Then strapping.
But the final combination may not necessarily work efficiently as one system.
Eltete’s Transport Packaging Solutions concept takes a different approach by combining components according to the complete packaging requirement.
For example:
Requirement: Conventional load handling
Consider a suitable Paper Pallet.
Requirement: Palletless handling and space optimisation
Evaluate Slip Sheets.
Requirement: Corner protection
Evaluate Edgeboard.
Requirement: Curved-product edge protection
Evaluate Wrap-Around Edgeboard.
Requirement: Suitable surface protection
Evaluate Flatboard.
Requirement: Cargo movement between loads
Evaluate Dunnage Bags.
Requirement: Custom complete packaging
Evaluate a combination of Eltete packaging components according to the product and application.
Not every shipment requires every product.
The objective is to use the components that perform a required function.
Logistics and Shipping Supplies for Different Industries
Eltete Malaysia supports transport packaging applications across industries including:
– Automotive
– Food and beverage
– Pharmaceutical
– White goods
– Steel
– Logistics
– Furniture
– Other industrial sectors
However, the industry name alone should not determine the packaging solution.
Two companies in the same industry may transport products with very different:
– Dimensions
– Weights
– Shapes
– Handling requirements
– Destinations
The packaging should therefore be developed around the actual shipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q – What logistics and shipping supplies does Eltete Malaysia provide?
A – Eltete’s main transport packaging range includes Paper Pallets, Slip Sheets, PallRun®, EdgeRunner®, Edgeboard, protective profiles, Honeycomb Board, The Box, FramePack® and Dunnage Bags.
Q – Does Eltete only supply individual packaging products?
A – No. Eltete also combines products as part of its Transport Packaging Solutions concept based on the customer’s product, handling process and shipping requirements.
Q – Which Eltete product can replace a pallet?
A – Depending on the application, Eltete offers Slip Sheets as a palletless handling solution and Paper Pallets as a paper-based load platform. PallRun® and EdgeRunner® provide additional pallet-related options.
Q – Which product protects pallet corners?
A – Eltete Edgeboard is designed for applications including corner protection, stabilisation, stacking and strapping protection.
Q – Does Eltete provide cargo-stabilisation products?
A – Yes. Dunnage Bags form part of Eltete’s range and can help control cargo movement in suitable transport applications.
Q – Can Eltete packaging be customised?
A – Eltete states that sizes, qualities, heights and configurations can be developed according to the product, handling system, destination and required performance.
Choose the Function Before Choosing the Supply
The right logistics and shipping supplies depend on what the transported product needs.
Before choosing a material, identify the requirement:
– Need load support?
Consider Paper Pallets, PallRun® or EdgeRunner®.
– Need palletless handling?
Evaluate Slip Sheets.
– Need corner protection?
Consider Edgeboard.
– Need protection for curved or special shapes?
Evaluate suitable protective profiles.
Need cargo movement control?
Consider Dunnage Bags.
Need a complete transport packaging system?
Combine the appropriate components according to the product and logistics process.
Eltete Malaysia develops paper-based transport packaging solutions according to product, handling, storage and transportation requirements.
Contact Eltete Malaysia to discuss the logistics and shipping supplies suitable for your industrial transport packaging application.
