Insulated pallet covers provide a vital service within the cold chain industry. Their primary purpose is to help keep products at a consistent temperature during the transportation process. But as well as providing temperature control, insulated pallet covers will also protect the products within the pallets from damage.
If you are transporting products that need to maintain temperature control throughout the transportation process, then you should be utilising thermal pallet covers. Here’s everything you need to know about insulated pallet covers, sometimes referred to as insulated pallet blankets, and how they can save you money:
What Are Insulated Pallet Covers?
As the name suggests, insulated pallet covers are covers that are designed to go over pallets. They are designed to maintain the temperature of the products underneath the cover during both carriage and storage. Insulated pallet covers are:
- Lightweight and flexible. This means that they are easy to store and easy to install over your pallets.
- Puncture-resistant, water-resistant, and leak-proof, meaning that they will add an extra layer of protection to your products during transportation.
- Reusable. Unlike cheap, inferior covers, insulated pallet covers can be used again and again.
Thermal pallet covers can protect sensitive cargo during all stages of the supply chain.
They are one of the most affordable and 
easy-to-use forms of cold chain packaging and will ensure that the goods they cover are not exposed to negative external forces such as extreme temperatures, or temperature fluctuations that can occur during the handling process.
Thermal pallet blankets are often used to transport products such as perishables, and pharmaceuticals, however, they can be used on a wider range of products to protect goods from being subject to direct sunlight or the impact of the hot metal walls of shipping containers.
How Can Insulated Pallet Covers Save You Money?
As well as being a great way to help you transport your temperature-controlled products, insulated pallet covers can also play a direct role in helping to save you money. Insulated pallet covers can:
- Protect your products from loss and theft. It is difficult to identify what is inside pallets that are covered. This means that they are less likely to be exposed to loss and theft than high-value items that are not appropriately covered. And if someone does want to steal your products then thermal pallet blankets will make this difficult, because once they are properly secured it will be difficult for a thief to get inside.
- Protect your products from damage. Insulated pallet blankets are puncture-proof, leak-proof, and waterproof. This means that using them on your products, particularly on vulnerable products, can protect them from damage. Because thermal pallet covers seal tight, this also means that they are protected from bugs and critters getting inside and causing any damage.
- Improve supply chain efficiency. When products aren’t packaged effectively, this can implement the efficiency of the supply chain. Thermal pallet covers help to increase supply chain efficiency by reducing the need for shipping companies to repackage or re-label temperature-sensitive products.
- Maintain temperature control. Some products can be damaged, or even rendered useless, if they are exposed to extreme temperatures. TLX4 thermal pallet covers offer extended temperature protection for goods being shipped between 2-8 degrees centigrade and 15-25 degrees centigrade.
What’s more, because thermal pallet covers are reusable, they can be seen
as an investment. The more you use them, the lower your cost per use will be.
TLX thermal cargo covers have been designed to last for years and are easy to look after in order to prolong their life. If a spill occurs, simply wash or wipe it off the insulated pallet blanket using cold water and mild soap. For sensitive products, it is good practice to do this between uses to protect the goods that are being covered.
The only reason you will need to reuse a thermal cover is if it gets a tear or hole. A cover that has been damaged should be discarded, as it will not provide the same temperature control protection, which could result in goods being exposed to temperatures that are best avoided.
Can Insulated Pallet Covers Offer Long-Term Savings?
Not all pallet covers are created equal. High-quality insulated pallet covers, such as those offered by TLX Cargo, provide more efficient and robust insulation and protection than other products on the market.
It’s important to consider the type of product that you are shipping and the level of thermal protection you require when choosing the right thermal pallet cover for you. Ensuring that your pallet blankets meet the specific needs of your products is the best way to ensure that you will benefit from long-term savings as a result.
If you’re transporting goods that need to stay frozen then choose a cover with a reflective surface, as this will help the goods to remain frozen, for example. If you’re transporting food, then choose a product that won’t come into direct contact with the perishable goods and ensure that the cover you choose is fully insulated.
The best savings are secured when your chosen insulated pallet cover fits snugly over the top of your pallet and covers it fully. A product that is too big or too small may not insulate effectively. Each pallet should have a cover fitted over it before a new pallet is stacked on top.
Finally, you should ensure that the insulated pallet covers you choose are properly ventilated so that the goods don’t overheat during the transport process.
Meeting all of these criteria is the best way to ensure that your insulated pallet cover will work as efficiently as possible, and it is this high level of efficiency that will ultimately lead to the greatest cost savings.
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