A packaging system comprising one or more multi-layer packaging pads applied to a pre-wrapped object, such as a metal coil, at high wear locations for increased abrasion resistance. The multi-layer packaging pad includes first and second plies and optionally a slip sheet. The first and second plies are disposed in an overlapping arrangement and have first and second inside slip surfaces, respectively, that face one another. The first and second plies are connected along only a sealed perimeter of the multi-layer packaging pad to provide a slip region between the first and second plies. The first and a second inside slip surfaces are formulated to slide relative to one another such that an unconstrained middle portion of the second ply is moveable relative to the first ply. Associated methods of manufacture and use are also provided.

The present invention relates to a protective wrapping medium, for particular application to large rolls of metal sheeting by automatic wrapping machines, for example as used within the steel and aluminium sectors, that is designed to provide both protection against physical damage which may occur during transport and/or storage, in addition to protection against chemical corrosion, while permitting printed branding to be incorporated into the wrapping medium if desired, the wrapping medium having a substrate with opposed first and second surfaces, with a first layer of cohesive material (22) applied as a substantially longitudinally extending band on the first surface adjacent a first edge of the substrate, and a second layer of cohesive material (24) applied as a substantially longitudinally extending band on the second surface adjacent a second edge of the substrate.

A light reflective film roll may include a core main body formed in a cylindrical shape and having a length in a width direction of 1.2 m or more; a cushion layer formed by a foamed resin and provided on an outer surface of the core main body; and a light reflective film including a light reflective membrane, which has a reflection unit formed by alternately laminating a high refractive index layer and a low refractive index layer, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer at one outermost layer of the light reflective membrane, and a hard coat layer at the other outermost layer of the light reflective membrane. The light reflective film may be wound up on the outer surface of the cushion layer.

A light reflective film roll may include a core main body formed in a cylindrical shape and having a length in a width direction of 1.2 m or more; a cushion layer formed by a foamed resin and provided on an outer surface of the core main body; and a light reflective film including a light reflective membrane, which has a reflection unit formed by alternately laminating a high refractive index layer and a low refractive index layer, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer at one outermost layer of the light reflective membrane, and a hard coat layer at the other outermost layer of the light reflective membrane. The light reflective film may be wound up on the outer surface of the cushion layer.

Method of applying a handle (1) to a netting roll (2) for round balers using an application equipment (3), said method comprising the following steps: picking up, by means of a first operating element (5) of the application equipment (3), a ring body (11) of the handle (1); placing the roll (2) on the running plane of a belt conveyor (4) of the application equipment (3) and causing, by means of the belt conveyor (4), to run said roll (2) up to a second operating element (6) of the application equipment (3); conveying, by means of the first operating element (5), the ring body (11) of the handle (1) to position said ring body (11) at the second operating element (6); picking up, by means of the second operating element (6), the ring body (11) from the first operating element (5); fitting, by means of the second operating element (6), said ring body (11) onto the roll (2); exerting, by means of a third operating element (7) of the application equipment (3), a pulling force on said ring body (11); applying, by means of at least one applicator of the application equipment (3), at least one fixing element to the ring body (11) of the handle (1) and the roll (2) to fix said ring body (11) to the roll (2) and thus define a grip portion (13) of the handle (1); releasing, by means of the third operating element (7), the pulling force applied to the ring body (11).

Method of applying a handle (1) to a netting roll (2) for round balers using an application equipment (3), said method comprising the following steps: picking up, by means of a first operating element (5) of the application equipment (3), a ring body (11) of the handle (1); placing the roll (2) on the running plane of a belt conveyor (4) of the application equipment (3) and causing, by means of the belt conveyor (4), to run said roll (2) up to a second operating element (6) of the application equipment (3); conveying, by means of the first operating element (5), the ring body (11) of the handle (1) to position said ring body (11) at the second operating element (6); picking up, by means of the second operating element (6), the ring body (11) from the first operating element (5); fitting, by means of the second operating element (6), said ring body (11) onto the roll (2); exerting, by means of a third operating element (7) of the application equipment (3), a pulling force on said ring body (11); applying, by means of at least one applicator of the application equipment (3), at least one fixing element to the ring body (11) of the handle (1) and the roll (2) to fix said ring body (11) to the roll (2) and thus define a grip portion (13) of the handle (1); releasing, by means of the third operating element (7), the pulling force applied to the ring body (11).

A glass support apparatus (203) includes a frame including a plurality of walls defining an interior space extending along a frame axis. The glass support apparatus includes a first surface (227) positioned within the interior space and a second surface (229) positioned within the interior space and spaced apart from the first surface. The first surface and the second surface are non-parallel and converging. The glass support apparatus includes a closure (213) attached to one or more of the plurality of walls. The closure moves between an opened position, in which the interior space is in fluid communication with an exterior of the frame, and a closed position. Methods of porting a spool of glass are provided.

A glass support apparatus (203) includes a frame including a plurality of walls defining an interior space extending along a frame axis. The glass support apparatus includes a first surface (227) positioned within the interior space and a second surface (229) positioned within the interior space and spaced apart from the first surface. The first surface and the second surface are non-parallel and converging. The glass support apparatus includes a closure (213) attached to one or more of the plurality of walls. The closure moves between an opened position, in which the interior space is in fluid communication with an exterior of the frame, and a closed position. Methods of porting a spool of glass are provided.