Roll Cradles for Vinyls
Companies that manufacture or distribute vinyl rolls put a lot of time and money into ensuring their products meet the highest levels of performance and quality. However, problems often arise during the shipping process. Some companies depend on a rectangular box to ship their rolls, creating air pockets between the vinyl material and packaging that lead to significant damage.
At Rollguard®, we have developed a roll cradle packaging product that works well for vinyl rolls and other materials. Our roll cradles provide a safe and cost-effective protection solution for your investment during shipping, handling and storage.
Cylinder and Reel Packaging for Vinyl
Conventional boxes fail to provide adequate protection to rolls because of the extra space in the container. When you package a vinyl roll in a rectangular box, the air pockets cause the roll to move around. Some manufacturers load up these areas with foam and corner protectors to fill the voids, which creates additional time and cost.
Rollguard’s roll cradles provide a cost-effective solution to address these challenges. A simple, uniform design can ensure your materials remain secure during shipping. The cradles fit perfectly around the vinyl roll and provide significantly more stability during transport.
The recycled corrugated fiber pulp we use to manufacture our roll cradles provides much more protection than similar products made from lighter materials like newsprint. We offer these cradles in multiple configurations with the ability to secure rolls from 8 to 125 centimeters in diameter. We ship the rolls in hinged pairs that easily break apart for your convenience.
The Benefits of Roll Cradles for Vinyl Applications
What type of packaging do you use for vinyl rolls? Pyramiding, boxes or perhaps custom pallets? Our roll cradles offer numerous benefits compared to these standard methods. Let’s explore just a few.
Space Saving
If your warehouse is still using the pyramiding method of stacking vinyl rolls in layers, in which each is progressively narrower than the one below until it creates a triangular structure, you are not optimizing your space. Rollguard cradles allow more than triple cubic space utilization compared to this method, enabling your vinyl products to be stacked in a cube formation. More rolls per pallet means more space-saving.
Superior Protection
While vinyl is a relatively durable material, it can be damaged during shipping if not packaged and handled properly. Excessive movement in boxes or pallets leaves vinyl rolls susceptible to creasing, tears, cuts, punctures and other forms of damage during transport. Our roll cradles offer incredible protection by keeping your rolled goods firmly secured in the cradle to prevent bumps, breakage or unwinding. The soft fiber cradle cushions the vinyl roll, reducing the risk of markings and damage.
Significant Cost Savings
Efficiency is at the heart of savings. Our design utilizes fewer materials to improve outcomes. Less packaging materials equates to cost savings. Plus, the ability to double-stack your rolled vinyl on skids allows you to maximize the number of rolls shipped per truck — helping to reduce your outbound freight costs.
Efficient Skid Packaging
Rollguard’s simple design facilitates quick and efficient packaging. Each cradle consists of a single, two-part unit that’s easily separated along a perforated edge. Simply detach them and layer the individual cradles along the top and bottom of a pallet, or fold them between your vinyl rolls for protection. No assembly or tools are required.
Environmentally Friendly
Rollguard is committed to creating a packaging solution that’s durable, effective and good for the environment. Our molded fiber cradles are 100% recyclable and made from corrugated fiber pulp. We utilize fewer materials to create a unique design that keeps your rolled material secure — meaning less overall waste.
Once you receive your vinyl roll shipment, you can recycle the pulp material with your other paper and cardboard items. Just a few ways we keep sustainability in mind.
Easier Unpacking
Our packaging is significantly lighter than standard wood cradles, thanks to the molded fiber material. Once a shipment arrives, end users don’t need to worry about nails or complicated assembly. The one-piece design streamlines the unpacking process to reduce time and labor.
Pallet Configurations for Vinyl Rolls
You can use our roll cradles in numerous pallet configurations. Our single-roll cradles house one roll per pallet and work for larger vinyl rolls. We offer several other designs to secure multiple smaller rolls on a single pallet.
Explore our roll handling product tool to discover which pallet configuration works best for you.
Custom Skid Packaging for Vinyl Rolls
Vinyl — also called polyvinyl chloride or PVC — is one of the world’s most versatile materials. It’s often the primary component when making anything from flooring to food wraps or automotive parts. It consists of two building blocks — ethylene and chlorine.
Vinyl’s durability and toughness make it one of the most used materials for building projects involving wall coverings, fencing, windows, roofing membranes and more. It remains a popular choice because it’s economical and easy to use. Compared to similar products, vinyl’s durability, maintenance and disposal costs present more significant savings than many of its counterpart materials.
Rollguard’s cradles are the perfect packaging solution for your vinyl roll packaging needs. These cradles provide the stability and protection you need during shipping, whether you’re shipping one roll or multiple rolls.
Contact Rollguard® for Vinyl Roll Cradles Today
Let us show you how our roll cradles can exceed your shipping, handling and storage expectations. Contact us online today to request a quote, sample or more information about our products. Our representatives are ready to help you discover how our roll cradles can benefit your operation.
