Origin Fruit Group Grape Packing Protocol

PALLETIZING

Strapping

Only use straps with CORNER PIECES as to not damage the cartons and be sure to leave ventilation holes open. Please make sure there are no loose metal clips / fas teners laying in the cartons or within the fruit.

12.5mm width straps to be used. BEWARE not to use substandard material straps that will snap or deteriorate on -rout. It is important to place the straps on the correct layer and height to secure the areas of most outward pres sure which is the bottom third of the pallet.

90mm 5KG PUNNET CARTON

120mm B04I 4.5KG LOOSE CARTON Pallet Cap

Pallet Cap

17 18

21 23

18

14

13

17

13

13

10

9

9

9

Strapping

Strapping

6

1 3 5

1 3 5

1 3 5

Locking Sheets

Locking Sheets

1 2 3

Cartons per layer = 5 Number of layers = 23 Pallet Quantity = 115

Cartons per layer = 10 Number of layers = 18 Pallet Quantity = 180

1200

1200

1000

1000

Pallet cap

FINISHED PALLETS A pallet cap is essential for every pallet. This is to help minimise damage to the top cartons, and reduce contamination. The pallet must be sufficiently strapped to prevent movement of boxes and the resulting damage It is CRITICAL to ensure the base layers are tightly strapped during building the pallet.

Strap

41

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