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Five Ways to Stabilize Pallet Loads

Watch this quick video outlining the different solutions that keep pallet loads secure during storage and transport.

In this episode of the "Package This" video series, we explore five different solutions that keep pallet loads stable and secure during storage and transport. From stretch wrapping and heavy-duty rubber bands to adhesive systems that stick boxes in place, these are the tools brands use every day to minimize damage, increase efficiency, and save on costs when storing and shipping products on pallets.

Watch now to discover which method is right for your operation!

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Welcome to Package This, your guide to packaging machinery and materials.

In this episode, we look at pallet load stabilization systems. These solutions ensure that products on a pallet remain safe and secure, both in and around the warehouse and when they leave the facility en route to their next destination. Whether it’s stretch wrapping, strapping, or other means, stabilizing loads help minimize damage and optimize efficiency of the precious products on the pallet.

Let’s get started!

Stretch Wrappers

One of the most common types of load stabilization equipment is the stretch wrapper, like these machines from Phoenix Wrappers.

Wrapping highly elastic plastic film tightly around finished pallet loads, stretch wrappers ensure loads stay contained and protected throughout the supply chain. There are various types of stretch wrappers, from rotary towers and turntables to orbital systems, each offering unique benefits depending on the load’s shape and stability needs.

Phoenix Wrappers offers a versatile range of models, from semi-automatic machines capable of handling 10-100 pallets per day to high-speed fully automatic solutions managing up to 100 pallets per hour. These stretch wrappers can secure unstable loads, fragile fresh produce, mixed cases, and bulky items. Phoenix Wrappers designs their equipment with both efficiency and sustainability in mind. Rugged, all-steel construction and options for recyclable film or paper wrapping are available.

Pallet Straps and Rubber Banding


Pallet strapping machines and manual tools like tensioners secure pallet loads by securing one or more plastic or metal straps around them, providing stability and ensuring that products don’t shift during transport.

Offering a sustainable and cost-saving alternative to traditional strapping, Aero Rubber Company’s solution for stabilizing loads within the warehouse is the heavy-duty pallet band.

These reusable rubber bands wrap around palletized loads, securing them in seconds. Not only do these pallet bands reduce the need for single-use plastic stretch wrap, but they also maintain easy access to products, allowing for full visibility of labels and barcodes within a warehouse. For heavier or irregular loads, additional pallet bands or corner boards can provide extra support.

Stretch hooders


Stretch hooder machines stabilize loads by vertically covering the entire pallet load with a hood of stretch film, ensuring complete protection from top to bottom.

The stretch film these machines apply helps keep them stable and secure during transport, while offering protection from dust, dirt, and moisture.

Load Stabilizing Adhesive Systems


Load stabilizing adhesive systems apply non-destructive adhesives to individual cases or sacks as they’re stacked onto a pallet. The adhesive grips the layer above or below, creating a secure bond that keeps the load intact during shipping yet is easily separable later. This method minimizes the need for additional wrapping materials while still stabilizing the load.

Corner Post and Edge Protectors


Finally, corner posts, corner boards, edge protectors and other related products offer a simple yet highly effective way to keep loads safe and secure by protecting the exposed edges of pallet loads. These products are used for extra protection of pallets that are prone to damage at the edges during transport and storage, particularly in the warehouse.

We hope you found this video about load stabilization helpful and informative. For more videos on packaging machinery and materials, be sure to check out other videos in the Package This series on YouTube. And for a deeper dive into hundreds of other packaging solutions, explore PMMI ProSource, a free, searchable directory with 1,000 of the top packaging and processing suppliers. See you next time!

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