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  1. 08-14-2012, 06:20 PM #1
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    Talking question on packing boxes on pallet

    Got a bunch of boxes of escrap I want to ship by pallet. I do not have any shrink wrap to secure boxes to pallet. Any suggestions? Have no access to a gaylord.

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    Any uhaul sells shrink wrap, home depot I imagine or even lowes would do.

    Wouldn't be that much, compared to what you make in the long run.
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    harbor freight carries it in stock also for like 20 bucks for a giant roll.
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    Easiest and best way is shrinkwrap and the chain hardware stores should carry it.
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    Home depot has two different sizes of shrink wrap. One costs $9.49 and another is $16.76. The cheapest one would work and be well worth it even if you ended up using it once. You don't want your boxes getting separated during shipment.
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    Quote Originally Posted by copycat View Post
    Got a bunch of boxes of escrap I want to ship by pallet. I do not have any shrink wrap to secure boxes to pallet. Any suggestions? Have no access to a gaylord.

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    Stretch wraps could be the best option. But other than that if the items to be packed are fragile, then you can go for air bubble wraps.
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    Syranwrap?
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    You could use a couple rolls of packing tape; but, you would would be better off getting stretch wrap.
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    i think the only viable alternative to stretch wrap would be straps(plastic or metal)
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    i think the only viable alternative to stretch wrap would be straps(plastic or metal), and if you're packing this in numerous unmarked boxes, and shipping with a LTL carrier, both would be recommended
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    Quote Originally Posted by ScrapYaHerd View Post
    Syranwrap?
    Is it syran wrap or saran wrap?
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