Rigid Cores
Use 3-inch diameter cardboard cores with ≥6 mm wall thickness.
End caps (plastic/polyethylene) prevent core deformation during handling.
Critical for: Preventing roll telescoping or edge damage.
Surface Protection Layer
Wrap each roll with anti-static polyethylene film (surface resistivity: <10¹¹ Ω/sq).
Seal edges with static-dissipative tape to block dust/moisture ingress.
Avoid: Standard plastic wraps (generate static) or paper (sheds fibers).
Void Fill & Cushioning
Edge guards: Rigid corner protectors (≥50 PSI compression resistance).
Interleaving: Place anti-static foam sheets between rolls in multi-roll boxes.
Prevents: Roll-to-roll abrasion during transit.
Proper packaging prevents >95% of transit-related defects (core crush, silicone transfer, ESD failure). Partner with logistics providers certified in ISTA 3E or ASTM D5276 testing for validation. Always conduct trial shipments before scaling!