The document describes a pallet sock, which is a reusable covering for pallets that can secure and protect cargo during transport. It discusses how pallet socks can replace shrink wrap by being more durable and recyclable. Pallet socks provide security benefits like being lockable and tamper-evident while saving costs compared to shrink wrap over multiple uses. The document promotes pallet socks for their environmental friendliness and ability to enhance a company's supply chain efficiency and security.

1. A member of CILTSA

2. WHAT IS A PALLET SOCK?
Universal, reusable pallet covering
 Can be custom made to cover & secure other product types
 Eliminates the need for disposable packaging
Made from durable material.
 Withstands transport damage
 Splash-proof
 Can be secured further to be slash/cut proof
Lockable with any security device
 Security tags
 Padlocks or combination locks
 Container Locks
 RF ID Tags may be incorporated
[Now awarded for being GREEN]
Recipient of the 2013 Green Supply Chain Award
Entrant into the 2013 Logistics Achiever Awards

3. WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
U N P R O T E C T E D P A L L E T
P A L L E T W I T H A S O C K

4. WHY PALLET SOCK?
Your customer wants the product, not the
packaging
The cost of unwanted wrap can be significantly
reduced
 Shrink wrap material costs
 Labour to shrink wrap
 Shrinkage cost
Save
 After the sock’s 80th use – it pays for itself.
It is environmentally friendly – 100% recyclable
 182 032 tons of plastic packaging is thrown away – of which only
30% is recycled in SA*
S O U R C E : * P L A S T I C S S A

5. S H R I N K W R A P P E D
P A L L E T S O C K E D

6. WHY PALLET SOCK?
Standard made to fit and cover merchandise on standard pallets
 Euro Pallet 800mm x 1200mm x 1200mm (high)
 CHEP pallet 1200mm x 1000mm x 1200mm (high)
Contributes to the decrease of pilferage
Secures tightly over pallet load with 3 adjustable straps
Eliminates moving pallet stock to and from wrapping stations
Brandable (on 2 sides) and can be made in 4 std colours (white –
being the most cost effective, brown, green, yellow)
Complies with Part 108 of the Civil Aviation’s regulations for tamper
evident sealing of air cargo

7. PALLET SOCK VS SHRINK WRAP
Pallet sock is much tougher
Shrink wrap is a polymer plastic wrap which needs
more than one layer to be effective to secure the
cargo vs the pallet sock which is a
polypropylene webbing
The 51mm slider buckles are positioned across the
height of the sock to secure the cargo for
various pallet configurations / heights
3,85m wire cable with 35cm shock cord. Closed
loops at ends to seal sock onto the pallet
Solid closed top
Document pouch

8. PALLET SOCK
51mm slider buckle
3,85m steel wire cable with 35cm shock
cord. Closed loops at ends to seal sock
onto the pallet
Document Pouch

9. BENEFITS
Fit and remove in less than a minute
Saves money
Once bought – no rise in price unlike plastic wrap
No wrapping machine depreciation
Saves space of wrap machines and raw material stock
holding
Save labour to man the machine
No machine break-downs and maintenance costs
Less returns through transit damage
Moves wrapping from a renewable cost item to a capital
cost item – improving cash flow
100% recyclable

10. MAKE SPACE & SAVE

11. BENEFITS
Offers superior prevention of pilferage
Impresses customer by solving packing problems
Enhances company’s GREEN credentials
Pays for itself 80 uses
Projected life is a minimum of 12 months, based on 1 use
per day
Enhances brand awareness
Better control after checking
Maximum security benefits and traceable

12. MAKING YOUR MARK
Selected Colours

13. THE NUMBERS
S H R I N K W R A P
R2,40 material cost
(@15c per m x 16m per
pallet)
 Per pallet excluding:
 labour
 Equipment costs
 Every time you load a
pallet
 Every day
PA L L E T S O C K
R1,40 per single usage
(@std cost for six months at 22 days per
month)
(1 a day for 6 months) (not
taking shrinkage into
account)
 Per pallet:
 Once off
 Excluding
 labour to slip the sock over the
stock
 Cost for the seal
R185 – once off investment
per pallet sock (std size)
Lease option available on
request
 Maintenance / swop system
• Distributors pay for pallet sock
• Eliminates transporter liability element
vs

14. PALLET MANAGEMENT – RF TAGS
RF Tags delivers a cost-
effective and reliable
solution for tracking
reusable assets.
The tags provides instant
visibility to pallets
entering & exiting the
premises, as well as
identifying where the
pallets are located at any
given time.
The secure anti-tamper
sensors have built-in
memory for storing
information about the
asset or product such as
temperature at any given
All pallets can be tagged with
sensors as can any vehicle
or machinery that is used
in the warehouse or yard.
The automatic pallet tracking
technology reduces
internal labour costs and
human error, improving
efficiency of supply chain
operations and enabling
timeous completion of
orders.
Is controllable from your
desk through your internet
connection with TAG
management software.

15. OTHER APPLICATIONS
T H E R M A L
O P T I O N
Thermal Sock is placed over temperature sensitive
products on the pallet
 Retains temperature up to 6 hours
 Variation in temperature after 6 hours is within 1 degree
 Also lockable as per the std sock
 Can be made to any size to fit:
 Rolltainers
 Securitainers
 CHEP / Euro pallets
 And custom sized consignments

16. OTHER APPLICATIONS
WAT E R P R O O F O P T I O N
Waterproof Sock is coated with a waterproof sealant
(grey)
 which protects the contents up to 150mm of water
 Also lockable as per the std sock
 Can be made to any size to fit:
 Roll tainers
 Securitainers
 CHEP / Euro pallets
 Or any other item to your specification

17. OTHER APPLICATIONS
M A D E TO Y O U R S P E C
O P T I O N
The sock can be made to fit any item such as:
 Suitcases, boxes, computer equipment, furniture, sporting
equipment, leisure equipment. Your imagination is the limit
Can be made to be:
 thermal, waterproof, slash proof, fire retardant etc.

18. PALLET SOCK LOGISTICS
1
• The sock is placed over the boxes / stack
2
• The sock bottom is threaded with a metal cord with looped ends that is
drawn closed and secured with a locking / security device
3
• The sock covered pallet and stock is transported to the receiver
4
• The locking device is deactivated, the sock removed and retained for
collection by the supplier or taken immediately by the delivery team

19. CONCLUSION
The Pallet Sock Company is sure that the introduction of the Pallet
Sock into your business will meet all expectations that we have
presented to you today.
We understand the need for companies to cut costs without
jeopardising service and product delivery.
We believe that the need for this product is too great to overlook
and that it can only benefit your business.
We want to be part of making your business more profitable and to
become environmentally conscious and be rewarded for your
escalated green rating.

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