Transported products do not always have the same dimensions, weight, shape or protection requirements.
For this reason, a single standard packaging component may not provide the most suitable solution for every application.
Eltete Packaging Solutions combine different profiles, pallet elements and other paper-based components according to the requirements of the transported product. By choosing the exact components needed, the packaging system can provide stabilisation, stacking strength, protection and uniform weight distribution.
Custom packaging components can therefore improve load stability by creating a transport packaging system that matches the product, handling method and destination.
Quick Answer: How Do Custom Packaging Components Improve Load Stability?
Custom packaging components improve load stability by supporting, protecting and securing different parts of the transported product or palletised load.
An Eltete solution may combine:
– Edgeboard
– Wrap-Around Edgeboard
– U-Profile
– FrameCut
– Honeycomb Board
– Paper Pallet
– PallRun®
– EdgeRunner®
– Slip Sheets
– The Box
– Stretch film
– Plastic or steel strapping
These components can be selected according to the individual application. The completed packaging system can provide pallet stabilisation, stacking strength, cushioning, corner protection, load support and uniform weight distribution.
What Are Custom Packaging Components?
Custom packaging components are transport packaging elements selected or manufactured according to the requirements of a specific product or load.
Eltete profiles are available in different sizes and qualities that can be matched to individual applications. Eltete pallet solutions can also be designed according to the product, handling method and destination, with different quality, size and height options available.
Customisation may involve:
– Selecting a suitable profile type
– Adjusting the dimensions of a profile
– Choosing the required profile quality
– Cutting Honeycomb Board into a required shape
– Producing a customised Paper Pallet
– Combining different pallet elements
– Creating product-specific supports
– Combining paper-based components with wrapping or strapping
The purpose is not simply to add more packaging. Eltete states that the ideal solution is to minimise material by selecting the exact components needed for each application.
Why Is Load Stability Important in Transport Packaging?
Eltete includes stabilisation as one of the main functions of its Packaging Solutions.
Its Transport Packaging Solutions concept combines products such as Edgeboard, Solid Slip Sheets, Paper Pallets and Wrap-Around profiles with stretch film, plastic strapping or steel strapping. These products are used as a complete system to meet transport packaging requirements.
Within this system, different components perform different functions:
– Profiles protect and reinforce product edges.
– Honeycomb Board provides cushioning, rigidity and compression strength.
– Pallet components support the transported load.
– Weight-spreading elements distribute the load.
– Wrapping or strapping helps complete the packaging arrangement.
– Custom-cut components can hold a product within the package.
Combining the components allows the solution to be developed around the actual product instead of relying on one standard packaging format.
1. Edgeboard Supports Palletisation and Stabilisation
Eltete Edgeboard is a laminated carton-board profile that can be used externally around pallet corners or internally inside boxes.
When placed inside a box, Edgeboard can contribute to stacking strength. When applied to palletised products, it is suitable for palletisation, stabilisation and unitisation. Eltete states that Edgeboard provides pallets with the required stability.
Edgeboard can form part of a customised load-stability solution by:
– Protecting pallet corners
– Supporting palletisation
– Supporting stabilisation
– Supporting unitisation
– Increasing stacking strength when used inside boxes
– Working together with wrapping or strapping
The required Edgeboard dimensions and quality can be matched to the application because Eltete protective profiles are available in individual sizes and quality options.
2. Custom Profiles Match Different Product Shapes
Not every transported product has straight or regular edges.
Eltete offers several protective profiles for different shapes and applications, including:
– Edgeboard
– Wrap-Around Edgeboard
– U-Profile
– Flatboard
– Packaging profiles
– FrameCut
Eltete states that its profiles are designed to protect products of different shapes during shipment, handling and storage. Individual sizes and quality options can be matched to each application.
– Wrap-Around Edgeboard
Wrap-Around Edgeboard is designed to protect products with round or irregular shapes.
Official Eltete examples include rolls, round tables and other irregular objects. Different sizes are available to meet customer requirements.
Using a profile that follows the product shape allows the protective component to be selected according to the actual application.
– U-Profile
Eltete U-Profile is designed to provide protection on three sides.
A U-Profile with V-cuts is also available for rectangular and uneven shapes. This provides another option when a standard straight profile does not match the product.
– FrameCut
FrameCut is a recyclable paper-based product designed especially for corner protection.
It can be supplied with or without an interlocking design. FrameCut can also be combined with Honeycomb Board or another suitable material to create top and bottom elements for cushioning, stability and protection.
These examples demonstrate how different profiles can be selected according to product shape and protection requirements.
3. Honeycomb Board Provides Strength, Rigidity and Cushioning
Eltete Honeycomb Board is a recyclable paper product with a hexagonal internal structure.
Eltete states that the board provides compression strength and rigidity while remaining lightweight. It also has cushioning properties for transport packaging applications.
Honeycomb Board can be used as:
– Customised outer packaging
– A product divider
– A void filler
– Cushioning material
– An edge protector
– A weight spreader
– A base for a Paper Pallet
– A side wall for a heavy-duty box
– A substitute for suitable wooden components
Because Honeycomb Board can be shaped or cut, it can be converted into the exact elements required for its end use.
This makes it suitable for customised packaging systems where standard flat components may not provide the required support.
4. Custom-Cut Honeycomb Board Can Hold a Product Inside the Package
An official Eltete case study describes a heavy-duty packaging solution developed for exported machines.
The customer required packaging that was modular, lighter than the existing package and able to hold the product inside the structure.
Eltete combined its existing materials to create a packaging solution stable enough for heavy-duty transportation. Honeycomb Board was cut into shape to hold the product inside the package.
This example shows how a customised component can contribute to load stability by matching the shape and positioning requirements of the transported product.
Rather than using Honeycomb Board only as a flat panel, Eltete converted it into a product-specific element within the complete packaging solution.
5. Edge Profiles Can Reinforce Honeycomb Board
Another official Eltete case study involved replacing a wooden pallet top with a recyclable material.
Eltete added an edge profile to the side of Honeycomb Board. According to the case study, this dramatically improved the bending stiffness of the Honeycomb Board. The bending stiffness was important because strapping was used to stabilise the pallet structure.
This demonstrates how combining two components can produce a different packaging function:
– Honeycomb Board provides the main panel.
– The edge profile reinforces its sides.
– Strapping stabilises the pallet structure.
– The combined component replaces the previous wooden pallet top.
The solution was therefore developed by combining materials rather than depending on one component alone.
6. Reinforced Honeycomb Components Can Improve Packaging Stability
Eltete also describes a case where a customer required a component to occupy space and improve packaging stability.
The replacement needed enough strength to withstand several hundred kilograms while remaining cost-efficient.
Eltete optimised the Honeycomb Board material to achieve the required compression strength. The edge of the Honeycomb Board was then strengthened with an edge profile to withstand pressure from the strapping belt.
This official case study shows that packaging stability can be improved through:
– Material optimisation
– Suitable compression strength
– Reinforced component edges
– A combination of Honeycomb Board and profiles
– Compatibility with the strapping arrangement
The component was customised according to the stability and strength requirements of the application.
7. Weight-Spreading Components Support Uniform Load Distribution
Uniform weight distribution is one of the functions identified by Eltete for its Packaging Solutions.
Honeycomb Board is officially listed as a weight spreader and as a base for Paper Pallets.
A customised Honeycomb Board element can therefore become part of a solution designed to distribute the load across the packaging structure.
The component can be:
– Cut to the required dimensions
– Combined with protective profiles
– Used as part of a pallet base
– Included in a heavy-duty box
– Adapted according to its end use
Because the complete solution is application-specific, the selected board and supporting components should match the transported product.
8. Custom Paper Pallets Provide Product-Specific Load Support
Eltete pallet solutions can be designed to meet the exact needs of the packaging.
Depending on the product, handling method and destination, Eltete can recommend different options to optimise strength, space, material and cost expectations. Different size and height options are also available.
Eltete Paper Pallets use PallRun® pallet feet made from laminated U-Profiles with kraftliner surfaces and paper cores.
Custom Paper Pallets can contribute to the complete load-stability system by providing:
– A load base manufactured to the required size
– Different pallet heights
– Different pallet configurations
– Support suitable for the product
– Compatibility with other Eltete packaging components
Eltete Paper Pallets are available in standard and tailor-made formats according to customer requirements.
9. PallRun® Can Be Combined With Different Packaging Structures
PallRun® components are the basic elements used in Eltete Paper Pallet construction.
They may be:
– Fixed directly beneath carton boxes
– Used with carton board
– Used with Honeycomb Board
– Combined to form a Paper Pallet
Eltete describes PallRun® as a paper-based alternative to wooden pallet runners.
This flexibility allows the runner system to become part of different customised packaging structures.
Instead of requiring one standard pallet design, PallRun® can be combined with other components according to the packaging application.
10. EdgeRunner® Combines Edgeboard and PallRun®
Eltete EdgeRunner® combines Edgeboard and PallRun® components to create a four-way pallet alternative.
It can be used with:
– Corrugated boxes
– Shop displays
– A top board
– Products placed directly on the structure
Eltete states that EdgeRunner® can replace traditional wooden or plywood pallets while optimising material and space.
The product demonstrates how two existing components can be combined into a customised load-base solution:
– PallRun® creates the pallet-running structure.
– Edgeboard forms the sides.
– The structure supports different packaging or product configurations.
– The Edgeboard also contributes to the protection of the completed arrangement.
11. FramePack® Combines Components According to Strength Requirements
Eltete FramePack® is a single-material alternative to wooden, plastic and metal frames, as well as heavy boxes.
Eltete states that it combines different components from its product range to provide packaging suited to customer requirements.
The packaging profile is selected after studying each individual application, including the required strength and other requirements.
This is a clear example of customised packaging design:
– The individual application is studied.
– The required strength is identified.
– A suitable packaging profile is selected.
– Different Eltete components are combined.
– The final packaging is developed for the customer’s needs.
12. The Box Combines Several Structural Components
Eltete The Box is another example of a packaging solution made from several components.
It combines:
– Honeycomb Board
– Packaging profiles
– PallRun® pallet runners
The Box was developed to transport suitable light and heavy products safely. Its side walls and corner locks can be combined with PallRun®, a top deck or other pallet and cover solutions.
The Box demonstrates how customised packaging components can form:
– The supporting base
– Structural side walls
– Reinforced corners
– Product-specific internal protection
– A complete paper-based transport box
The required dimensions and component arrangement can be tailored to the packaging application.
How Do the Components Work Together?
Eltete Packaging Solutions are based on combining the exact components needed for each application.
A possible customised system may use:
– Protective Profiles
Edgeboard, Wrap-Around Edgeboard, U-Profiles or FrameCut can protect and reinforce selected product areas.
– Structural Panels
Honeycomb Board can be used as an outer panel, divider, void filler, weight spreader, pallet base or heavy-duty box wall.
– Load-Base Components
Paper Pallets, PallRun® and EdgeRunner® can provide the supporting structure beneath the product.
– Packaging Structures
FramePack® or The Box can combine several paper-based components into a complete packaging system.
– Wrapping and Strapping
Eltete’s Transport Packaging Solutions concept combines paper-based products with stretch film, plastic strapping or steel strapping according to the packaging application.
– The effectiveness of the solution comes from the combination of the components, not simply from adding more material.
– What Are the Benefits of Custom Packaging Components?
Based on Eltete’s official packaging information, customised components can provide:
– Improved Stabilisation
Eltete identifies stabilisation as a primary function of its Packaging Solutions. Edgeboard is also suitable for pallet stabilisation and unitisation.
– Greater Stacking Strength
Edgeboard can be used inside boxes to provide stacking strength.
– Uniform Weight Distribution
Eltete Packaging Solutions can provide uniform weight distribution, while Honeycomb Board can be used as a weight spreader.
– Product-Specific Protection
Honeycomb Board can be shaped or cut into exact elements, while protective profiles are available in different sizes and qualities.
– Compatibility With Different Shapes
Wrap-Around Edgeboard and U-Profiles provide options for round, rectangular and uneven products.
– Reduced Packaging Material
Eltete states that the ideal solution is to minimise material by choosing the exact components needed for each application.
– Lower Packaging Volume
Eltete links reduced packaging volume with savings in material, labour, transport and recycling.
– How Does Eltete Select a Custom Packaging Solution?
Eltete states that its pallet solutions can be selected according to:
– The product
– The handling method
– The destination
– Strength expectations
– Space expectations
– Material expectations
– Cost expectations
Different quality, size and height options can then be provided according to the application.
For protective profiles, individual sizes and quality options can also be matched to each application.
The process therefore focuses on selecting and combining the components required by the specific packaging application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q – What are custom packaging components?
A – Custom packaging components are profiles, pallet elements, Honeycomb Board parts and other packaging elements selected or manufactured according to a specific application.
Q – How do custom packaging components improve load stability?
A – They improve load stability by providing stabilisation, stacking strength, protection and uniform weight distribution through a combination of suitable packaging profiles, pallet elements and paper-board components.
Q – Can Edgeboard improve pallet stability?
A – Yes. Eltete states that Edgeboard is suitable for palletisation, stabilisation and unitisation. It can also provide stacking strength when used inside boxes.
Q – Can Honeycomb Board be customised?
A – Yes. Eltete Honeycomb Board can be shaped or cut into the exact elements required for its end use.
Q -What custom components can be made from Honeycomb Board?
A – Honeycomb Board can be converted into customised outer packaging, dividers, void fillers, cushioning materials, edge protectors, weight spreaders, pallet bases and heavy-duty box walls.
Q – How can Honeycomb Board improve stability?
A – It can provide compression strength, rigidity and cushioning. It can also be cut into product-specific shapes, reinforced with edge profiles or used as a weight-spreading component.
Q – What is PallRun®?
A – PallRun® is a paper-based pallet runner and a basic component used in Eltete Paper Pallets. It can be fixed beneath cartons or combined with carton board and Honeycomb Board.
Q – What is EdgeRunner®?
A – EdgeRunner® is a four-way pallet alternative made by combining Edgeboard and PallRun®. It can be used with cartons, displays, top boards or directly beneath a product.
Q – Can custom components replace wooden packaging elements?
A – Eltete offers several paper-based products designed as alternatives to suitable wooden packaging components, including Honeycomb Board, PallRun®, EdgeRunner®, FramePack® and The Box.
Q – Are Eltete custom packaging components recyclable?
A – Eltete Packaging Solutions are based on recyclable paper board. Eltete also describes its protective profiles, Honeycomb Board, Paper Pallets and other paper-based components as recyclable.
Improve Load Stability With the Exact Components Required
Custom packaging components improve load stability by allowing the transport packaging system to match the actual product and application.
Eltete combines profiles, pallet elements, Honeycomb Board and other paper-based materials to provide:
– Stabilisation
– Stacking strength
– Corner protection
– Cushioning
– Product support
– Uniform weight distribution
– Heavy-duty packaging structures
– Customised load bases
Official Eltete case studies show that Honeycomb Board can be cut to hold a product inside a package, reinforced with edge profiles to improve bending stiffness and optimised to create a component with the required compression strength.
The objective is not to use as much packaging material as possible. It is to choose and combine the exact components needed for the application.
Contact Eltete Malaysia to discuss customised paper-based packaging components for your transported products.
