Why More Manufacturers Are Switching to Perforated Pallet Wrap – And Why ExcelAir Is Leading the Charge
I’ve spent years working with manufacturers across food, beverage, and FMCG sectors — and one thing has become increasingly clear: the standard stretch wrap that once served everyone “well enough” just doesn’t cut it anymore for certain products.
In particular, products that are packed warm — like sauces, jams, chutneys, soups, and other hot-filled items in glass jars or containers — present a unique challenge. When these products are wrapped while still warm, traditional pallet wrap can trap heat and moisture. The result? Condensation, sweating, longer cooling times, and even compromised product quality.
That’s where ExcelAir Perforated Pallet Wrap comes in — and it’s changing the game.
✅ Why Perforated Wrap?
The concept is simple: allow air to flow freely across the pallet during cooling, transit, and storage. But the impact is far from small.
Manufacturers using ExcelAir perforated pallet wrap have seen:
Faster cooling times for hot-filled products — helping move goods through the warehouse quicker, freeing up valuable storage space and increasing production capability.
Reduced condensation inside the wrap — especially crucial for glass packaging where moisture can lead to label damage, bacterial growth, or shelf-life issues.
Improved temperature control - blast chillers, coolers - speed up your down-temping processes by up to 50%. Energy cost savings across the board, and more capacity.
More stable loads — condensation means weakened boxes and product integrity, causing havoc for pallet stability and damages during transit.
Freshness of products - allowing air flow to circulate your products when palletised ensures they stay free from mould and in optimal condition, especially critical in the centre of the pallet which never sees air flow using traditional pallet wrap.
Amazing strength - ExcelAir is proven to be stronger than any nano film currently on the market, backed by extensive load-stability testing.
Less plastic waste — often, you'll need less plastic material using ExcelAir perforated pallet wrap, as it is amazingly strong and durable, doing more with less.
🏭 Who's It For?
If you’re manufacturing anything in glass jars, bottles or pouches — think cook-in style sauces, pickles, relishes, preserves, soups, microwave rice, or ready-to-eat meals — and you're wrapping pallets while the product is still warm, this should be on your radar.
It’s not just limited to those either. We’ve completed projects with dairy, condiments, ice cream manufacturers, fresh produce, agriculture, horticulture, honey, even insulation and foam manufacturers — essentially anyone dealing with heat retention or condensation during palletising.
The benefits are endless — you could completely revolutionise your manufacturing operations with a simple investment into our technologies.
♻️ Sustainability Matters Too
ExcelAir isn’t just about better airflow. It’s also helping our clients cut plastic use, reduce core waste, and in some cases, even lower the energy needed for cooling. If your business has environmental targets or ESG reporting on the horizon, this is a small change with big ripple effects.
🛠 A Solution Built for UK Manufacturing
One of the things I appreciate about ExcelAir is that it’s built with UK operations in mind. We know how diverse and fast-moving this sector is. Manufacturers want something simple, effective, and proven, and ExcelAir delivers exactly that.
If you're still using standard stretch wrap on warm-filled products — or you’ve been battling condensation issues for a while — it might be time to rethink your approach.
Guy Kitchener
Head of Operations - Excelerate Ltd
01604 644100
