Interlocked stacking
A pallet pattern where each layer is turned relative to the one below, tying the load together.
In practice
It makes loads more stable but puts box corners over the weaker middles of the boxes below, so stacking strength drops. Packgent applies a derating factor for it.
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Related terms
- Column stacking
- A pallet pattern where boxes sit exactly on top of each other, corners over corners, so the strong vertical edges line up.
- Safety factor
- The multiple of the expected load that a box's tested or estimated strength must reach to allow for losses in real conditions.
- Pallet pattern
- How cases are arranged on each layer of a pallet.
Definitions written by Packgent, last reviewed 2026-10-27. All terms.