Study of the Stability of Palletized Cargo by Dynamic Test Method Performed on Laboratory Test Bench

Area of Science:

• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Materials Science
• Sustainable Transportation Engineering

Background:

• Palletized cargo stability is crucial for safe and efficient transportation.
• Current stretch film application methods may be suboptimal, leading to excessive material use and potential cargo damage.
• Sustainable transport initiatives require minimizing waste and environmental impact from packaging materials.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a novel method for experimentally testing the stability of palletized cargo secured with stretch film.
• To optimize the application of stretch film for effective cargo securing while reducing consumption.
• To evaluate the impact of optimized stretch film usage on cost reduction and environmental sustainability.

Main Methods:

• Experimental testing of palletized cargo stability under laboratory conditions.
• Utilizing FEF-200 sensors on a specialized test bench.
• Adhering to EUMOS 40509 and 40511 standards for experimental procedures.

Main Results:

• A direct correlation was found between proper stretch film selection, wrapping model, and increased cargo stabilizing forces.
• Optimized methods significantly reduced stretch film consumption, leading to cost savings.
• The developed testing method demonstrated the potential to minimize cargo damage and enhance transport safety.

Conclusions:

• The proposed method provides a reliable approach to assess and improve palletized cargo stability.
• Optimizing stretch film application enhances both economic efficiency and environmental sustainability in transport.
• Improved cargo security through better wrapping techniques directly contributes to overall supply chain safety.