Reducing Shipping Expenses

When you ship delicate and fragile items to customers, whether locally or to the other side of the planet, there is always a risk of the item becoming damaged during transport. Luckily, you can use pallet cones that direct shippers not to stack things on top of your packages to help prevent damage. Here are a few ways you can make "do not stack" pallet cones work best for you:

Fill the Cones with Paper

While "do not stack" pallet cones are designed to be sturdy, they are made of cardboard and are not indestructible, so there is a small chance that they could become damaged during transport. A great way to make sure that your cones stay intact is to fill them with crumpled newspaper or something similar. Make sure that the paper is packed tightly in the cones, all the way to the tip. This will provide the cones with extra stability and minimize the chance that the cones will get crushed while they are transported to their destination.

Make Your Own Marks

Most pallet cones are clearly marked to ensure that anyone who manages your package throughout the transport process knows how to handle the package when moving, stocking, or storing the package. However, the is some free space on the cones where you could write what is inside the package so that everyone is aware of exactly what they are dealing with.

For example, if the product you are shipping is made of glass, you could write the word "glass" with a permanent marker on the pallet cone. Chances are that people will be gentler with your package than they would if they were not aware that glass were in it.

Use More Than Just Tape

You can just tape your pallet cones to your packages, but even the strongest of tape can come undone and allow your cone to fall off the package before it reaches its destination. You can optimize the chance that your cone will stay on your package throughout the transport process by supergluing the cone to the package.

The glue will keep the cone intact through almost any kind of situation and help ensure that your package remains uncrushed by the time all is said and done. If you want your cones to be easily removable by the package recipients, you can use less adhesive glue, but you may not get the same reliable results.

"Do not stack" pallet cones come in different colors, sizes, and designs but all these tips should work with any variety that you decide to invest in.