Plastic Layer Pad
Sealed-edge divider sheet for stacking glass bottles, cans and containers
- Thickness2 mm to 12 mm
- Weight250 g/m² to 2000 g/m²
- Standard Size2440 mm × 1220 mm or to customer request
- GradesCorona treated · Anti-static · Conductive · UV resistant · Flame retardant
Send a drawing by WhatsApp or email for a custom size. Samples are free of charge and sent by FedEx UPS or DHL.
Product Overview
Plastic layer pad is made from polypropylene plastic sheet with four sides and corners sealed or welded. It is used as a protective layer between two objects or surfaces, providing cushioning and insulation against vibration, noise, heat and other environmental factors. It also reduces friction between moving parts, protects delicate surfaces from damage and gives a softer surface to walk on.
It is a versatile material in industrial and commercial settings, and is widely applied in the beverage industry as a divider sheet for moving glass bottles and beverage and food containers, which greatly improves stacking efficiency and saves packaging cost.
Layer pads are also used in construction and flooring, protecting floors during construction or renovation so that surfaces stay undamaged from heavy equipment, tools and foot traffic.
Key Benefits
Multiple Colours Available
Extruded in the colour your line uses for coding.
Printable Surface
The surface takes print for branding or handling instructions.
Rounded Corners and Sealed Edges
All four sides and corners are sealed or welded so there are no sharp edges and no open flutes.
Smooth Surface and Light Weight
Easy to place by hand or by layer picker.
Reusable and Washable
Pads go back through the loop and can be washed between cycles.
Chemical Resistance
Unaffected by the washing chemicals used in beverage plants.
Applications and Fit
Application Scenarios
- Divider sheet between layers of glass bottles
- Beverage and food container stacking
- Pallet top and bottom sheets
- Floor protection during construction or renovation
- Separators inside returnable crates
Who It Is For
- Beverage bottlers and canners
- Glass container producers and fillers
- Food packers palletising in layers
- Contractors protecting floors during fit-out
Problems It Solves
- Paper layer pads tear and cannot be washed or reused.
- Open-flute cut sheets shed dust and catch on bottle necks.
- Poorly stacked layers collapse and damage product in transit.
Technical Data
Specifications
| Thickness | 2 mm to 12 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 250 g/m² to 2000 g/m² |
| Standard Size | 2440 mm × 1220 mm or to customer request |
| Grades | Corona treated · Anti-static · Conductive · UV resistant · Flame retardant |
| Edges | Four sides and corners sealed or welded, rounded corners |
| Colour | To customer request |
| Packing | Plastic shrink film and wooden pallet or to customer request |
Technical Features and Materials
Polypropylene sheet, with the four sides and corners sealed or welded so the pad has no open flutes.
Manufacturing Process
- Raw Material High impact co-polymer polypropylene resin, with anti-static, conductive, UV or flame retardant masterbatch added at the extruder when a modified grade is ordered.
- Extrusion The sheet is extruded on one of six production lines to the ordered thickness and weight per square metre. Printing grade stock is corona treated on both surfaces during extrusion.
- Cutting and Creasing Sheets are cut to the ordered panel size and creased where the part has to fold.
- Fabrication Boxes, totes, trays, sleeves and layer pads are formed by welding, riveting or sealing the edges and corners, and accessories are fitted.
- Inspection and Packing Finished goods are inspected, then packed in plastic shrink film on wooden pallets or to the packing method the customer specifies.
From Enquiry to Delivered Goods
Quality Control
ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System
Operations run to an ISO 9001:2000 quality management system so that the process meets international standards.
100% Inspection Before Delivery
Quality control is carried out inside our own factory and every product is 100% tested before it is released for delivery.
Extrusion Line Control
Thickness, weight per square metre, flute geometry and colour are set and checked on the extrusion line so each sheet matches the ordered specification.
Fabrication Check
Cut sizes, crease positions, welded corners and sealed edges are checked against the approved sample before packing.
Certifications and Standards
Operations run to an ISO 9001:2000 quality management system. Container resin can be specified as ESD safe or flame retardant meeting UL 94 HB flame retardant grade. Where food contact packing is required, 100% new virgin materials are used. We do not publish certificates we have not been given — ask and we will send what applies to your order.
Customization and Comparison
Customization Options
- OEM and customised orders are welcome. Send the drawing and the requirements of the style you want and we will submit samples for your approval.
- Thickness, weight per square metre, panel size, colour and grade are all set per order.
- Boxes and containers can be produced in different colours, thicknesses and styles to your detailed requirements, including dividers, layer pads and accessories.
- Printing and self-adhesive vinyl application are available on corona treated printing grade stock.
Comparison With Other Options
| Option | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Sealed Plastic Layer Pad | Washable, reusable, sealed edges, no dust, printable |
| Plain Cut Sheet | Cheaper but open flutes collect dust and fray |
| Paper Layer Pad | Single trip, tears when wet, not washable |
Use Guide
- Give us the pallet footprint and we cut the pad to it, rather than you trimming a standard sheet.
- Specify sealed or welded edges when the pad runs in a food or beverage plant so there are no open flutes to trap liquid.
- Choose a heavier weight per square metre where a layer picker grabs the pad by its edge.
- Anti-static, conductive, UV resistant and flame retardant grades are available for the pad as well as for plain sheet.
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FAQ
FAQ About Plastic Layer Pad
Why Seal the Edges
Sealing or welding the four sides and corners closes the flutes, removes sharp edges and lets the pad be washed and reused.
Where Are Layer Pads Most Used
In the beverage industry as a divider sheet for moving glass bottles and beverage and food containers, which improves stacking efficiency and saves packaging cost.
Can They Be Printed
Yes. The surface is printable.
Can I Order a Custom Size
Yes. Standard size is 2440 × 1220 mm and any other size is cut to your requirement.
How Do I Get Samples
Samples are free of charge. We send them as soon as possible by FedEx, UPS or DHL international air express.
How Long Does Production Take
From order and payment confirmation it takes 7 to 10 days to arrange production and book shipping space in advance before the goods are ready for shipment.
Get a Quotation for Plastic Layer Pad
Send thickness colour weight per square metre and end use and we quote against that specification
Samples are free of charge and sent by FedEx UPS or DHL · Production 7 to 10 days after order confirmation