Securing pallets in low- and medium-volume operations, nurseries, agri-centers, and warehouses without a wrapping machine requires a breathable net solution that a single operator can apply by hand without sacrificing stability. This manual stretch netting—also called manual palletizing net, hand wrapping net, or hand pallet net—is manufactured with virgin high-density polyethylene woven in Raschel knitted, designed for manual palletizing in the agricultural industry, professional nurseries, and logistics operations that require constant ventilation in perishable loads.
Key benefits
- Ergonomic application by a single operator: designed for smooth hand unwinding with or without a standard Ø 76 mm core applicator, allowing palletizing in areas with no access to a wrapping machine without overloading the worker.
- Raschel knitted weave with high breathability: open pattern that facilitates constant air circulation around the pallet, preventing condensation, mold, and spoilage in fresh or hot-packed loads during storage and transport.
- Virgin professional-grade HDPE: extruded virgin polyethylene tape yarn with no recycled content, woven in circular Raschel in a controlled process. The difference between a premium net and a market roll shows up on the first heavy pallet.
- Mechanical stretch for firm hold: the weave construction allows it to adjust to irregular contours, keeping the load together and stable on the pallet, without breaking when tensioned by hand.
- Breathable substitute for closed film: replaces the traditional stretch film roll when ventilation is critical for fruit, vegetables, plants, or hot-packed products that need to dissipate moisture.
Typical applications and uses
- Manual palletizing of fruit, vegetables, nursery plants, and fresh produce.
- Bundling and securing boxes of fruit or vegetables in wholesale markets and packing centers.
- Wrapping of firewood, charcoal, and forestry products that require ventilation during transport.
- Occasional operations in warehouses where the wrapping machine is under maintenance or not justified for low volumes.
Quality and durability
An economical manual pallet net fails at two points: low-density yarn that loses tension on the first stretch and breaks when closing the pallet, and irregular unwinding that forces the operator to pull harder, accelerating physical wear. This reference works with virgin HDPE woven in Raschel knitted with uniform unwinding, compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 for indirect contact with packaged food. That careful manufacturing sets a serious palletizing net apart from a market roll that breaks the operator's rhythm and leaves the pallet unsafe.
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| General | |
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| Manufacturing technology | Circular knitted Raschel on a Karl Mayer industrial machine or equivalent, extruded HDPE tape yarn |
| Material and construction | |
| Material | 100% virgin extruded high-density polyethylene (HDPE) in tape yarn and Raschel knit |
| Color | Translucent natural (unpigmented HDPE) |
| Yarn denier | 800–1,200 D (extruded HDPE tape) |
| Weave pattern | Knitted Raschel fabric with 5–10 mm nominal opening |
| Construction type | Knitted Raschel fabric in extruded yarn, knotless; open and stretchable structure |
| Dimensions and format | |
| Width | 50 cm (20 in) — global palletizing standard |
| Length per roll | 300 m (984 ft) |
| Approximate roll weight | 4 kg ± 5% |
| Strength and performance | |
| Tear resistance | Trapezoidal tear ≥80 N (ASTM D5587) |
| Manual stretch | 15–30% over nominal length (moderate mechanical stretch from fabric construction) |
| Puncture resistance | Bursting strength ≥120 N (ASTM D6241) |
| Durability and protection | |
| Recyclability | Recyclable, resin identification code 2 (HDPE) |
| UV resistance | Up to 60 days of continuous exposure to Caribbean sun |
| Physicochemical properties | |
| Additives | UV-HALS stabilizer and primary antioxidant for outdoor use |
| Compatibility and use | |
| Food-grade suitability | Virgin HDPE resin compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 (indirect contact with packaged food) |
| Applicator compatibility | Manual applicators with standard Ø 76 mm mechanical brake |
| Recommended use | Manual palletizing of fruits, vegetables, nursery plants, hot products, firewood. Not suitable for wrapping machines. |
| Presentation and packaging | |
| Presentation | Box of 6 spools |
| Roll core | Cardboard tube Ø 76 mm (3 in), internal length 50 cm |
| Standards and certifications | |
| Reference standard | EN ISO 13934-1 / ASTM D5034 — Tensile tests on fabrics; complementary EN 12195 (load securing) |
| Caja: Weight | 24.0 kg |
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Official FORTEMO warranty
What's covered
Confirmed defect: replacement or refund of the amount paid.
What's not covered
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