Why Pair V-Boards with Stretch Film?
Stretch film is already a standard in the shipping world for its ability to hold products together and provide dust and moisture protection. But when you add V-boards into the mix, you significantly upgrade your packaging strategy.
Here’s how the combination works to your advantage:
1. Increased Load Stability
Stretch film alone can only do so much to hold an uneven or top-heavy load in place. V-boards provide a rigid frame that the film can wrap tightly against, making the entire pallet more resistant to swaying or collapsing under stress.
Result: Less shifting during transit = fewer damaged goods.
2. Greater Weight Capacity
Without reinforcement, heavy items can cause lower layers of a pallet to compress or deform under pressure. V-boards help distribute weight vertically along the corners, reducing stress points and allowing the pallet to safely support more weight.
Result: Better stacking, stronger pallets, and improved safety.
3. Protection for Edges and Packaging
Stretch film under tension can dig into boxes or products, especially on corners. V-boards act as a buffer, preventing crushing, tearing, or deformation of cartons and product surfaces.
Result: Clean presentation and less product damage—especially for retail or customer-facing shipments.
4. Improved Wrapping Efficiency
Wrapping a load with stretch film becomes easier and more effective when the corners are straight and rigid. V-boards create a uniform surface that helps stretch film apply evenly and stay tight throughout the journey.
Result: Faster wrapping, less film usage, and a tighter, more professional finish.
5. Cost-Effective and Eco-Friendly
Because V-boards and stretch film together provide better containment, you can often reduce the amount of film needed per pallet. Many V-boards are also recyclable and reusable, making them a smart choice for sustainability.
Result: Lower packaging costs and a greener shipping process.
Ideal Uses for This Combo
This packaging duo is ideal for:
- Tall or heavy palletized goods
- Uneven or irregular stacks
- Products vulnerable to edge damage
- Retail-ready packaging that must arrive clean and intact
- Long-distance or LTL (less-than-truckload) shipping
When your shipments are on the move, you want confidence that they’ll arrive exactly as they left. By combining V-boards with stretch film, you’re giving your pallets the structure, strength, and stability they need to endure the journey—no matter the weight or shape.
This simple upgrade can lead to fewer returns, less damage, and greater customer satisfaction, all while optimizing your packaging process.
Need help choosing the right V-board size or film gauge for your operation? Let’s talk—we’re happy to help at A&R Box and Packaging.
