How to Use Your Rollguard® EU Samples
If you received Rollguard EU® Samples, you’re probably searching for a reliable and cost-effective solution to your packaging needs. This guide will show you how to build a pallet with roll cradles to get the maximum amount of stability and protection for your products.
Separating a Cradle Pair Into Singles
While the rest of your pallet construction will use pairs of Rollguard EU®, the bottom and top layers require singles. Our rolls come in pairs, so separating roll cradles into individual units is the first step to getting started.
1. Fold the cradle back and forth a few times along the perforated edge. You’ll need to flex the cradle at least three times to separate the two sections.
2. Once you’ve folded the cradles and weakened the seam, pull the two sections apart from side to side — or left to right — rather than front to back.
3. These two individual cradles will form the base of your pallet board. Repeat these steps to create two more individual cradles for the top layer of your pallet.
Building a Pallet With Cradles
We manufacture our Rollguard® EU cradles to match specific Euro pallet sizes. For example, if you select samples of the EU-100/4, you’ll receive cradles measuring 100 centimeters long that can hold four rolls across.
1. Place the separated cradles on the pallet laying parallel (when possible) to the deck boards, indented from the ends for added roll stability.
2. Place the cradles along the edge of the pallet near the ends of the rolls.
3. Once the bottom cradles are securely on the pallet, place the rolls on the cradles. Start with the center rolls to ensure the cradles stay in place.
4. Once all rolls are placed on the first layer, you can begin stacking the other rolls.
5. Fold two more cradle pairs in half to form double-sided cradles for the second layer of rolls. Do not tear the cradles in half.
6. Make sure you keep the cradles in vertical alignment when stacking layers of rolls.
7. Continue the process of layering two double-sided cradles in between rolls until you reach the required height.
8. Once the desired pallet height is packaged with cradles, separate a cradle pair into singles and invert them over the top rolls.
9. Place a piece of wood lattice (equal to or slightly longer than the cradle) on each of the inverted cradles.
10. Place banding over top of the wood and around the rolls.
Benefits of Using Rollguard® EU
Rollguard® EU has several benefits over traditional wood and foam structures. Our cradles are:
- Sanitary: There’s no need to use treated wood because our cradles are free from plant diseases and insects.
- Soft: Our cradles consist of soft materials to cushion your products and reduce any markings transferred to the roll.
- Efficient and lightweight: The nesting design of our cradles saves space, while the lightweight materials make them easy to use.
- Clean and safe: You won’t encounter splinters or sawdust when using our cradles, and there’s no need for nailing.
- Environmentally friendly: You can recycle our cradles with cardboard boxes and other paper recyclables when you finish using them.
Contact Rollguard® EU Today
Ready to experience the benefits of Rollguard® EU firsthand? Contact our team today to learn more about our products or request samples.
For more information or to place your first order | Email: rollguardEU@rollguard.com
For additional pictures and applications, please visit our website www.rollguard.eu and click on the Applications page.
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