Bubble wrap – we are constantly surrounded by this name when it comes to packaging and safekeeping. The typical plastic sheeting with numerous small air pockets has become more than a need and we all go by its virtues and depend on these for packing almost everything. Its amazing features and qualities as a wrapping solution like being lightweight, cushioning, reusable, easily storable, anti-abrasion, water resistant and more than everything being apt for any type of material, make it so popular. Manufacturing process of Bubble Film and Bags It starts with polythene resin formed into beads of a size of a pea gravel (what you call bubble later on). A cylinder with a screw runs its entire length rotating 180 degree to melt and squeeze to take shape of a bubble. A layer of plastic film is wrapped around the drum and the cylindrical holes are punched and attached to the sheet and air is sealed. To provide it a sustainable shape and strengthened base, extra layer of lamination sheet is added around it. To make sure that the air doesn’t leak from the bubbles they used to put on Saran Coating to seal it well. Later on, it was replaced […]
What to do with Bubble Wrap After Moving?
So, most of the people who take movers and packagers services are found to be clueless about a few basic things related to post-service utility. Among such things one is about what to be done with bubble wraps after they are used and the job is sorted. Well, what these can be used for after their one-time use is what we are looking to find the answer for. Here are a few super cool hacks you can go with to reuse the bubble wrap and derive great post-utility value out of it. 1. Insulate your home Bubble wraps are excellent insulators. So, you can use the used wraps as protection layer against cold and moisture. It is really going to help you if your house has the problem of heat loss. To do this effectively you can simply stick large bubble wrap pieces to your walls and put the remaining ones in the gaps of doors and windows. You can even wrap up your water pipes with these to avoid any sort of cracking or bursting by keeping it from freezing up. 2. Guard your car windshield from freezing In chilly and uphill areas most of the people […]
The Best Packaging Materials for Shipping Dangerous Goods
Shipping is one of the most tedious tasks when it comes to transporting goods over long distances. Especially, when you are shipping dangerous goods, you need to ensure that they are carried with ease and safety. While cardboard boxes and moving boxes are the main packaging material that carries shipments from one place to another, there are several other things too that form a crucial part of shipping dangerous goods from one place to another. Most of the times the items that require careful packaging are the ones that are perishable or the ones that can react with other substances. These items can also include explosives. Here are a few of such packaging materials that can be used for shipping dangerous goods. 1. Air Pillows Air pillows are made up of an advanced form of versatile polymers which are resilient enough to withstand any shocks during the transportation of goods. Air pillows provide cushioning and lining to the goods preventing them from any damage during transportation. 2. Refrigerated Gel Pack We generally use dry ice when shipping item that requires cooling. Refrigerated ice packs provide low cost and easy alternative to this. You can use them for keeping the items […]
A Guide to Choosing the Right Boxes for Your Product
When companies dispatch their products, they necessarily don’t put much of them in a humble box. Specifications like size shape and quality of the boxes they utilize doesn’t ever come to our mind. Things like details, material ethical credentials and fluting types are commonly an after-thought. However through this guide you will learn the importance of a well spaced, good fitting box. Return to the basics Boxes can be more complex than they actually seem. While selecting boxes for your products go to the basics by reviewing the box size, items you wish to store inside, the shipping method and the intended height. Little packaging boxes are made to carry all types’ items & batch orders, subscription orders, computing equipment, retail products and much more. One size is not for all If you are looking for a perfect box and haven’t yet found your match, you need not to worry. You can find the perfect sized box for your dispatching needs with a little information on industry standard for sizing of the boxes. The process may seem challenging due to the variety of sizes available, but finding sizes of box is not all that daunting. Simply calculate the […]
14 Interesting Facts About the Packaging Industry
In the current fast-paced world which is full of e-commerce and big-box store, it is not surprising that many customers do not put much thought into the incredible world of packaging. There’s a lot that goes into making the right packaging supplies for every other type of product that customers purchase. Here are a few interesting facts that you may not have heard about the packaging industry. 1. Every year around $150 billion is spent on product packaging across the globe. 2. The worldwide packaging industry grows every year at a rate of 3.5% approximately. 3. Most of the heavier or fragile products are shipped using corrugated boxes as they are more durable and better at holding pressure. 4. In 1856 the first cardboard was patented and the corrugated was first patented in 1871 and was first utilized to wrap the lantern chimneys and bottles. 5. The corrugated packaging industry has its largest production facilities in the North America with over 1500 box plants. 6. On an average consumers form an opinion of a brand within 7 seconds. This shows the significance of custom packaging for creating a good first impression on potential customers. Custom retail packaging and logo boxes […]
