Protective packaging only gets noticed when it fails. If any of these problems show up on your dock or in customer complaints, it's worth taking a fresh look at the material and format you're using.
1. Scuffs and scratches between sheets
What it usually means: the interleaving is too rough, too thin or shifting during handling, or sheets are touching where the paper doesn't fully cover them.
What to try: a smoother, cleaner interleave such as glass interleave paper, sheets sized to fully cover the part, or a heavier sheet for edge protection.
2. Stains or marks on finished surfaces
What it usually means: something in or on the paper is reacting with the surface, or moisture is trapped between the paper and the part.
What to try: a low-contaminant interleave made for sensitive finishes, and packing parts fully dry.
3. Rust showing up in storage or on arrival
What it usually means: parts are exposed to humidity or temperature swings with no corrosion protection.
What to try: VCI paper or VCI poly, with parts clean and dry when packed and the package kept as closed as possible.
4. Torn, punctured or shredded wrap
What it usually means: the wrap isn't tough enough for sharp edges, heavy coils or outdoor and long-haul transport.
What to try: poly woven for heavy-duty, tear-resistant protection, or corrugated poly and linerboard pads at contact points.
5. Damaged bottom layers and crushed edges
What it usually means: loads aren't separated or supported well on the pallet.
What to try: skid runners, slip sheets and layer pads made from SBS, linerboard, chipboard or corrugated poly, cut to your pallet and part sizes.
Tell us what you're seeing
Most protection problems have a straightforward fix once you know the cause. Send us a photo of the damage and a description of how the parts are packed and shipped. With over 40 years of combined experience, our team will help you find the right material and format to solve it.