Safe & Proper Pallet Packing

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8 Crucial Tips for Safe & Proper Pallet Packing

安全规范托盘包装的8大核心要点

No one wants to receive a package in poor or even just okay condition. The goal of shipping workers across the industry is to do as much as possible to preserve and protect shipments. Success is not always guaranteed, especially once the carrier takes the package out of the shipping company’s hands. Still, with smart practices and plenty of preparation, it becomes much more likely.

Pallet shippers face their unique challenges. When they stack container after container atop a construct of wooden boards, they must be careful and considerate. Here are eight pearls of wisdom for top-notch pallet packing.

      在物流运输中，确保货物完好抵达是全行业的共同目标。尽管承运环节存在不可控因素，但通过标准化的包装操作与充分的准备，可显著提升货物运输的安全性与完整性。对于托盘包装这一关键环节，以下八大核心要点可作为操作规范的重要参考。

Fill the Entire Container / 充分利用货柜空间

One of the greatest threats to the condition of any shipped item is space. Even a little bit of space between an item and the container’s walls leaves room for it to get bumped around during transportation. Too much jostling can leave it banged up, scratched, chipped, or otherwise damaged.

Whenever you place something inside a container for shipping, you should also include cushioning materials. Each type may be better for certain goods than others, but anything is better than nothing at all. We grant that this advice is not specific to pallet packing, but any shipping worker would be wise to remember.

      货柜内的空隙是运输过程中最主要的损伤隐患。即便仅存在微小间隙，货物也可能因颠簸、碰撞导致表面划痕、凹陷甚至结构性损坏。因此，装载时需确保货物与货柜四壁紧密贴合，并同步使用缓冲材料（如泡沫垫、气柱袋等）。尽管缓冲材料的选择需根据货物特性调整，但“覆盖空隙”是基本要求，任何形式的空隙都应通过填充降低损伤风险。这一建议并非托盘包装专属，但所有发货人员都应牢记。

Distribute the Weight Carefully / 科学分配重量

The packages slated for a single pallet may span a wide range of weights, from small boxes to enormous cardboard slabs. They should not be stacked at random for the same reason that grocery items should not be bagged at random. If you place a loaf of bread or a bunch of bananas under a jug of milk, they can get crushed or bruised.

In both cases, one should place the heaviest items at the bottom and decrease the weight with each additional layer. Try to keep the distribution as even as possible. At the same time, you should try to maintain a manageable shape for the pile so it can be easily shrink-wrapped later.

      托盘装载的货物重量往往差异显著（小至轻型纸箱，大至重型纸板卷）。随意堆叠可能导致底层货物因承重过大而破损（类似超市购物时随意装袋导致易碎品压损）。正确的操作原则是：​​重货置底，逐层递减​​，确保重量分布均衡。同时，需兼顾堆垛形状的规整性，以便后续收缩膜包裹操作的稳定性。

Remember the Pallet’s Weight Limit / 严格遵守托盘承重限制

While we are on the subject of weight, it is often tempting to put as many packages on one pallet as possible. In theory, the approach allows for more goods to be transported quicker. In practice, though, one should be careful. Pallets can only hold so much weight before snapping.

As you allocate packages to pallets, remember that these platforms can usually hold up to a few thousand pounds. Remember also that forklifts are limited in how much they can carry. Much of proper pallet packing is being considerate towards the workers at the other end of the shipping process.

      最大化利用托盘装载量虽能提升运输效率，但需以托盘的承重能力为前提。普通木质托盘的额定承重通常为数千磅（具体需参考托盘材质与结构），超载将直接导致托盘断裂、货物坍塌等严重事故。此外，叉车作业时需同步考虑其额定载重，避免因设备限制引发二次风险。托盘包装的核心原则之一，是考虑对运输流程另一端（卸货）人员的操作预判规划。

Avoid Any Overhang / 杜绝货物悬垂

Roller coaster operators often warn riders to keep their arms, feet, and legs inside the vehicle at all times. They set up this rule so no one injures their limbs and appendages as the train makes its steep drops and hairpin turns. The overhang can be dangerous and damaging to your health in these situations.

The same holds for pallet packing. As you stack packages atop the platform, you must make sure that nothing in the heap sticks out beyond the pallet’s borders. Boxes can get bumped or scratched because of overhang. If the section gets caught in anything, the whole pallet may come crashing down.

      货物堆叠超出托盘边缘（即“悬垂”）是运输中的重大安全隐患。悬垂部分可能因与运输设备（如传送带、叉车）的剐蹭导致破损；若悬垂部分卡住其他物体，更可能引发整体堆垛倾倒。因此，装载时需严格检查堆垛边缘，确保所有货物完全置于托盘范围内。

Add Cardboard and Corner Beads / 合理使用纸板与护角条

When you have plenty of cardboard strewn around the work area, you might as well put it to good use. Many seasoned pallet shippers place a sheet of cardboard between every few layers of containers. The soft material decreases abrasion without adding much weight.

Speaking of cardboard, corner beads made from that material are also useful for protecting the pallet. They reinforce each corner of the pallet, providing additional strength — especially when the whole pile and pallet are shrink-wrapped. We highly recommend using both to prevent any of the containers from falling out or getting damaged during the transportation process.

      工作区域的闲置纸板可有效用于货物分层防护。经验丰富的包装人员常在各层货物间铺设纸板，其柔软质地可减少层间摩擦，且几乎不增加额外重量。此外，纸板材质的护角条对托盘四角的保护至关重要——它能强化托盘结构强度（尤其在收缩膜包裹后），防止堆垛因重心偏移导致的坍塌风险。建议同时使用纸板填充与护角条加固，双重保障货物安全。

Shrink Wrap the Pallets / 规范执行收缩膜包裹

Arguably the most crucial step in the whole pallet packing process is the shrink wrap stage. This plastic film clings tightly to the exterior surfaces of the package stack. If you wrap enough of it around everything, it will stick together into one great mass that is much easier to handle and transport.

You should wrap the pallet as well so that it grips onto the shrink-wrapped pile above it. With that said, do not be overenthusiastic as you apply it. If you cover the holes on the pallet, forklift operators will not be able to insert the forks and haul the platform. Make sure to leave room for them. They will thank you for your courtesy.

      收缩膜包裹是托盘包装流程中至关重要的防护环节。通过加热收缩的塑料膜能紧密贴合货物堆垛外表面，形成稳固的整体结构，大幅降低运输过程中货物散落或移位的风险。需特别注意：包裹托盘本身时，需避免覆盖托盘上的叉车孔（货叉插入位置），确保叉车操作人员能顺利完成搬运。对操作便利性的考量，是物流协作的基本礼仪。

Apply Plenty of Shrink Wrap / 确保收缩膜用量充足

Applying enough shrink wrap is not safe enough. One layer is fine, but it could fall away or get yanked off from the rigors of the shipping process. Two layers are an improvement, and five is even better. There is no need to be thrifty when it comes to this material: using that much for each pallet is a substantial safety boost.

If you want to do an even better job, we also recommend twisting the shrink wrap with every few spins around the stack. It adds pressure to the layers of shrink wrap below, which brings even greater reinforcement and protection. Little techniques like this can have a tremendously positive effect on the quality of the packages.

      收缩膜的防护效果与用量直接相关。单一收缩膜层可能在运输颠簸中脱落或撕裂；双层可显著提升稳定性，五层则能达到更优的防护效果。在此环节无需过度吝啬材料——每托盘多使用1-2层收缩膜，即可大幅提升整体安全性。若需进一步增强防护，建议在缠绕过程中每隔数圈轻微扭转收缩膜，通过增加层间压力强化包裹效果。此类细节操作对货物保护的提升效果显著。

Use High-Quality Products for Proper Pallet Packing / 选用优质包装材料

The biggest mistake that anyone can make during pallet packing is using low-quality products. The boxes you pick for shipping items should be well-constructed with sturdy materials. The tape and wraps you choose should be strong enough to properly handle great weights.

      托盘包装的质量隐患往往源于材料选择不当。发货纸箱需选用结构坚固、材质坚韧的产品（如双瓦楞纸板），确保能承受运输中的挤压与冲击；胶带与收缩膜需具备足够的抗拉强度与耐候性，以应对不同运输环境（如温湿度变化、野蛮装卸）的考验。优质材料的使用，是托盘包装规范的核心基础。