Slip sheets replace pallets to reduce weight and freight cost. Tier sheets stabilize loads between product layers and protect products from shifting or deformation. They are not alternatives — most real workflows use both together at the base and between layers of a load.
Introduction At a Glance Corrugated board is a composite of fluted paper (medium) glued between flat paper layers (linerboard). The flute height, wall construction, and moisture content all affect equipment performance. ECT (Edge Crush Test) is the key metric. It measures how much weight the board can support before crushing, which directly predicts stacking strength … Read more
Understand the three main machine types for pallet stretch wrapping, their differences, where each excels, and how to choose the right one for your load profile and facility constraints.
Manual pallet stacking is one of the most physically demanding and injury-prone tasks at the end of a packaging line. Here is a plain-language explanation of how palletizers work, what types exist, how pallet patterns work, and how to assess whether automation makes sense for your operation.
Product goes in. Case gets sealed. But what happens in between? Here is a plain-language explanation of how case packers work, the three main loading methods, and the factors that determine which approach fits your operation.
Introduction Primary, secondary, and tertiary are terms that define the three layers of packaging that a consumer product passes through, from the product itself to the shipping container that arrives at a distribution center. Understanding the distinctions clarify how end-of-line automation fits into the broader picture. Primary Packaging Primary packaging is the layer in direct … Read more
Introduction Once a case has been filled with product, it needs to be closed and sealed before it can move to palletizing or shipping. That’s the job of a case sealer. The concept is simple, but the right machine depends on a few choices that affect speed, consistency and maintenance. What Is a Case Sealer? … Read more
Introduction Throughput is one of the most fundamental performance metrics in any packaging operation. It’s also one of the most frequently cited without being precisely defined. Here’s what it means in an end-of-line context and why it matters for equipment decisions. The Basic Definition Throughput is the rate at which your end-of-line system produces completed … Read more
Learn the simple definition of a case erector and understand how it operates
Learn what stretch wrapping is and how it fits into end-of-line packaging operations
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