Plastic layer pads for pallets
Correx® layer pads can make a surprisingly significant impact on the efficiency and performance of your tote boxes and pallet packaging.
Correx® layer pads are corrugated plastic sheets used to separate layers of products in a container or box to improve part density. They are also popular for use as layer pads for pallets and plastic slip sheets, improving the load stability of stacked products. Correx® plastic layer pads offer improved longevity compared to cardboard layer pads, typically being reusable for more than 50 cycles/uses.
At GWP Correx®, we can supply both standard and custom layer pads, including those with ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection. Our material stockholding, in-house manufacturing, and team of experts allow us to tailor the size, weight, thickness, and colour to your exact requirements.
Please note: Correx® is a registered and/or unregistered trademark of Corplex Plastics UK Ltd, its parent, subsidiaries and/or affiliates.
Benefits of Correx® layer pads
By sourcing your Correx® layer pads from GWP, you can expect the following benefits:
What our customers say...
We have stayed with GWP because the service is so good. The team is friendly, hold the items needed in stock and the pricing is competitive. We buy thousands of boxes each year, plus foam and division sets.
John Wayman | Managing Director | Bondline
GWP really helped us out. They quickly came up with a simple but very effective Correx solution. We’re very pleased with the outcome and we had quite a fun and successful team building hour putting them all together!
Paul Wilson | Project Manager | Heathrow Terminal 2
We previously used cardboard but needed something more robust and with better performance around water. Lead time and price were both excellent. The team and service was quick, reliable, helpful and friendly.
Danielle Roach | Latis Scientific
Colours and options
Available colours and printing
Blue
Blue
Green
Red
Yellow
Black
Grey
White
Additional colours are available by request, subject to minimum order quantities (MOQs). Single colour to full colour (CMYK) printing is also available. Please enquire for further details.
Material options
Standard Correx, suitable for packaging applications, is available in 3mm (450gsm), 4mm (700gsm) and 5mm (1050gsm) grades.
Our technical support and design teams can advise on a suitable grade for your specific application.
FAQs
What are layer pads used for?
Separating layers of products within a tote box or handling container, such as Correx® Totes and Euro Containers, is the most common use for layer pads. They also allow for layering of multiple levels of divider sets or custom inserts, preventing parts or components from falling into the cell below.
Are Correx® layer pads suitable for use as slip sheets?
Another common use for corrugated plastic layer pads is as “slip sheets”, with plastic layer pads for pallets improving load stability when stacking multiple products on a pallet. Widespread use is seen with large beverage displays in supermarkets, although slip sheets are also frequently used in industrial applications.
What size layer pads are available?
Layer pads are available in standard sizes to fit the most commonly used handling containers or pallets. However, you can choose to have your container inserts or plastic pallet sheets manufactured to the exact dimensions your business requires.
Are Correx® or cardboard layer pads better?
Cardboard layer pads are a low-cost option for single-trip applications. However, plastic layer pads are a better option for larger supply chains and handling applications, as businesses can reuse them over multiple trips. This reusability makes them more cost-effective over their lifespan. Being easily cleaned, they are ideal for industrial use, and, as they do not shed fibres, they are suitable for medical and pharmaceutical applications.
Are conductive or anti-static layer pads available?
It is possible to source Correx® layer pads and compatible dividers with ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection. Conductive layer pads are ideal for businesses that frequently handle sensitive electronics, PCBs, semiconductors, and similar components. Layer pads with foam or fabric laminates can also enhance protection against impact and mishandling.
Why GWP Correx®?
20+ years of experience
Having designed container inserts, dividers and fittings for over 20 years, we are now the UK’s largest independent converter (by volume of material).
UK Correx® experts
We have a dedicated team of experts who focus solely on Correx, each with specific, detailed knowledge of the material and its applications.
Competitive advantage
Whether you need to reduce costs, enhance your efficiency, minimise transport, improve sustainability, or something else – we can help.
A business you can trust
Although continuing to operate as an independent business, GWP Correx® is now part of Macfarlane Group PLC – the UK’s largest packaging distributor.
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