Packing and Transport
- If in doubt treat a solar panel like a piece of glass
- Pallets can be stacked 1 on 1 in transit
- Panels are upright in boxes
- Impacts to boxes damage panels (e.g. forklift tines)
Split Pallet Packing
When split pallet orders are required please note:
- Panels are safer in a box – strapping panels to one side is the preferred option if the order is close to a full box
- A hole can be punched in both sides of the box to strap the panels to one side of the box
- Boxes are not attached to the pallet, care should be taken so half full pallet do not tip in transit
- If flat packing is required
- Avoid stacking more than 15 modules
- Avoid putting pressure on glass – all weight must go through the frames
- Frames do not grip – any horizontal panels must be strapped to prevent slippage
Strapping Requirements
- Panels should be strapped upright
- Top pallet should be covered with cardboard
- Strapping must be done with a mechanical strapper – hand straps are not strong enough
- 2 Tight straps should be placed on both the long edge and the short edge of the pallets
- Cardboard corners help prevent sideways movement
Storage
Full pallets can be stacked 1 on 1. Nothing should be stacked on splits pallets/loose modules.
Equipment Checklist
Items we need you to have:
- Equipment to move pallets (forklift + pallet jacks etc)
- Mechanical strapping tool
- Shrink wrap/plastic wrap for pallets
Winaico to assist is supplying:
- Barcode scanner
- Spare Solar Pallets
- 2 panel boxes for small orders