Basics & Frequently Asked Questions

This page answers the most common operational, technical and logistical questions about Pallet Elastic in professional warehouse environments.

Product Material

Compatibility & Use

Durability & Lifecycle

Recycling & End-Of-Life

Logistics & Supply

Additional Applications

Product & Material

What is Pallet Elastic made of and why?

Pallet Elastic is manufactured from natural rubber, sourced from Hevea brasiliensis trees grown on certified plantations in Sri Lanka.
Latex is harvested responsibly and in compliance with non-deforestation regulations, then vulcanised to obtain a high-performance elastic material suitable for repeated industrial and logistics use.

The use of certified plantations ensures:

Compliance with sustainability and QHSE requirements.

Traceability of raw materials.

Alignment with evolving EU regulations on responsible sourcing and deforestation-free supply chains.

Natural rubber offers a unique combination of mechanical and environmental benefits that are essential for safe, reusable load containment in logistics environments:

High return force after stretching, ensuring stable pallet securing.

Excellent memory shape, even after repeated cycles.

Superior resistance to fatigue under industrial conditions.

Long usable life, supporting reuse and waste reduction strategies.

Thanks to these properties, Pallet Elastic meets both operational performance needs and sustainability-driven objectives, making it a reliable solution for companies aiming to reduce packaging waste while maintaining high safety and QHSE standards.

Compatibility & Use

For which pallet sizes is Pallet Elastic suited?

Can I use Pallet Elastic on light cartons?

What if my load has rough or sharp edges?

Can Pallet Elastic be used in refrigerated environments?

Can I increase holding strength?

Durability & Lifecycle

How many times can Pallet Elastic be reused?

In typical warehouse operations, Pallet Elastic can be reused between 20 and 50 cycles.
Actual lifespan depends on several operational factors:

Duration under tension (continuous vs short-term use).

UV Exposure (indoor or outdoor use).

Load weight and pallet geometry.

Handling conditions (removal, friction, sharp edges).

In many industrial environments, this corresponds to 1 year of operational use.

When should Pallet Elastic be replaced?

What is permanent set, and why does it matter?

Permanent set refers to a gradual, irreversible lengthening of the elastic after repeated use or prolonged exposure to U.V. and Ozone:

U.V. and Ozone exposure
Both of them chemically react with natural rubber by oxidising the elastic bonds.

Repeated tension cycles/ Time in application
Will slowly break the elastic bonds

This phenomenon occurs because natural rubber is an elastomer. Each tension cycle slightly alters the internal molecular structure and over time, the elastic no longer returns to its original length.
Permanent Set is important because it is the main reason for a pallet elastic replacement, and is quickly and easily noticeable.

Recycling & End-Of-Life

How can Pallet Elastic be recycled?

Logistics & Supply

What are the lead times?

Can I request a custom order (colour, marking or special size)?

What if I encounter a quality issue?

Additional Applications

Is Pallet Elastic limited to palletising?

Pallet Elastic is an industrial load containment solution designed and supported by Nico.be specialist in elastic solutions

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