Roll Cradles for Stretch Wrap and Shrink Film
Stretch wrap, also called shrink film, is an essential tool in the shipping process. It holds items tightly together to reduce movement during transit. But what happens when you need to get stretch film rolls from the manufacturers who make them to the businesses that use them?
Stretch wrap and shrink film rolls may experience indentation and other damage during shipping, handling and storage. Roll cradles and reel packaging solutions from Rollguard® enable you to protect these items more effectively than boxes and other traditional packaging materials. Get a durable solution your workers can apply and remove quickly and efficiently.
Solving the Problems of Shipping, Handling and Storing Stretch Wrap
Working with cylindrical products like stretch wrap and shrink fill rolls has its fair share of challenges. Rollguard reel packaging is designed to be your go-to solution. Let’s explore how these products can solve some of the most common concerns associated with storing, shipping and handling rolled materials.
Physical Damage
While ultra-stretchy shrink wrap may be a popular way to bind and protect palleted products, it is not impervious to damage. This is especially true for rolled stretch wrap, which is a lighter material. During shipping or storage, shrink film is more susceptible to:
- Crushing or flattening
- Edge damage
- Indentation
- Tears and rips
- Surface abrasions
Rollguard cradles protect against physical damage by providing a snug, custom fit that cushions your cylindrical shrink film roll and prevents bumping or crushing during handling, storage or transport. The unique design minimizes the risks of dents, scratches and other damage, keeping your products in tip-top shape and ready to use.
Packaging and Space Challenges
Traditional storage methods for rolled products, like shrink film, have many disadvantages in terms of space savings. While conventional boxes have a minimal footprint, using these for rolled products leaves gaps that allow your stretch wrap to move around and get damaged. Another warehousing technique for rolled products is pyramid stacking, which doesn’t allow for space optimization.
Cube stacking with Rollguard is a far better space-saving solution that optimizes storage. Each cradle’s molded design conforms to the stretch wrap’s cylindrical shape. The cradles are also stackable and nestable, occupying minimal space in warehouses and freight trucks.
Cleanliness
Stretch wrap’s ability to stick to surfaces makes it excellent for wrapping up items and keeping them secure. These same clingy properties mean shrink film is prone to accumulating dust and dirt unless properly stowed during shipment and storage. While wood is the most common storage method for irregularly shaped items, it’s not the cleanest option. Sawdust, splinters and other debris can contaminate your cling wrap.
Rollguard is made from soft materials that cushion your stretch wrap and protect it from particles that could get stuck on the material’s sticky surface, degrading your product before it reaches its destination.
Advantages of Our Reel Packaging for Stretch Wrap and Shrink Film Roll Applications
Our reel packaging for stretch wrap and shrink film rolls offers multiple benefits for your business:
- Protection: These products provide the stability and security your goods need to arrive safely at your customers’ facilities, giving you extra peace of mind
- Cost savings: The configuration flexibility, including the double-stacking capabilities provided by our reel packaging, allows you to load more stretch wrap or shrink film rolls onto your delivery vehicles
- Easy to unpack: We’ve designed our roll cradles as hinged pairs that are easy to break apart for simplified handling and fast, easy unpacking
- Easy to ship: Our reel packaging for shrink film alleviates shipping hassles while saving time and labor
- Environmentally friendly: Our cradles consist of 100% recyclable and biodegradable materials, making them an eco-friendly packaging option
Pallet Configurations for Stretch Wrap Rolls
Our roll cradles work efficiently — just place them along the base of the pallet, then place the product into the cradle. The cradles double up on each successive layer. Choose from a broad range of designs to create various configurations to meet your unique shipping and storage needs.
Take advantage of our user-friendly online roll configurator to experiment with different widths and diameters and find the product that works best for your business.
Custom Skid Packaging for Shrink Film
If you don’t see the skid packaging product that meets your company’s needs in our vast inventory, let us know. We have the capability to develop custom solutions based on your specifications. We’ll work closely with you to design a roll cradle that fits your applications, enabling you to meet your customers’ expectations and grow your business.
Contact Rollguard® for Your Roll Cradle Solution
Let Rollguard help you find the ideal roll cradle or reel packaging product for your stretch wrap and shrink film rolls. Our expert team is ready to assist you. Contact us for additional information or to request a free quote or sample today.
