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Companies that ship their products understand the importance of protective packaging.
The hazards that are associated with poorly protected products extends beyond the loss of time and money. In order to ensure the product makes it to its destination securely, there a number of steps to follow to make sure the product makes it into your customer’s hands the way it was intended.
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Any business that ships products has to understand the importance of protective packaging.
The issues associated with poorly protected products extends beyond the loss of expenses and time. In order to make sure that your product arrives at its destination in an acceptable condition, there are four factors that will need to be evaluated as a part of the production process.
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Both of these packaging materials hold items together in a compact air space in packaging applications.
These materials are both lightweight and puncture and tear resistant, thus making them the perfect cost alternative to container packages or boxes.
Shrink wrap
This material is typically a clear plastic or polymer-based film that ultimately shrinks when heated and will conform to the shape of the object it is encasing.
The benefit of shrink wrap is that it forms a very tight, tamper evident seal that protects the products inside the package from dirt, moisture, dust or any insects. It’s commonly used as a food bag and in other perishable applications and is available for utilisation in a selection of widths, designs and film gauge, all dependant on the application.
Stretch wrap
Stretch wrap is composed of polyethylene plastic, this responds to heat differently than shrink wrap, that when heated shrinks and secures the load, stretch wrap has an elastic memory that functions similarly to a rubber band.
Shrink wrap and stretch films should stick to certain standards so to ensure a proper design and functionality.
Standards such as ASTM D4649 are used during the selection and use of stretch wrap films.
ASTM D5416 and BS 2782-6 discuss the methods of testing abrasion resistance along with the shrinkage on heating, respectively.
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Packaging is an important aspect of everyday life – bags, boxes, tins, bottles, wrapping and pots are just some of the uses packaging provides.
Without it, items and goods would be damaged or spoiled, raw meat would likely be cross-contaminated prior to reaching supermarkets.
Fruits and vegetables are among a few of the goods that do not need any outer protection for shoppers to take them back to their homes.
Packaging revolves around a multi-stage process for getting goods from production to consumption which can include primary or sales packaging (what the consumer takes home), secondary packaging (boxes, trays and film wrap that group the items together) and transport packaging (ranging from small to large containers and pallets).
Each stage of packaging is selectively chosen in a specific combination to provide the right level of protection, thus slimming the chance of damage and waste.
There isn’t a specified ‘best’ packaging material out there, only the appropriate material set for a particular product. As an example, toothpaste won’t be able to be packaged in a paper bag, however, paper bags are the perfect packaging for flour.
Over packaging
There are many products that are over-packed in recent times because of the cost producers will sacrifice.
Saying this, some items that ar found will appear to have unnecessary packaging, although this could be a result of not being aware of the journey that particular item may have had to endure to get to where it is.
Difficulty opening
In our everyday lives, on average we handle fifty different items of packaging a day.
Well packaged products won’t be appreciated and will likely be taken for granted, but the packaging has done its job in being easily accessible and protective of the item; on the other hand, poor packaging will make access to the product difficult.
This packaging is in need of re-design, but there are products out there that have specific packaging to limit its use to certain people e.g. bleach has a specific design that makes it almost impossible for children to open.
Buying loose or pre-wrapped
Depending on an individuals’ choice, some may want to pick and choose the loose consumable items, whereas others will want to grab an already packaged item and go.
All fruit and vegetables will be packaged for transportation – no matter the distance.
In some cases, those that are sold loose in supermarkets will have had more packaging during the transportation than those pre-wrapped.
Labels
Many packs will carry information as to whether it can be recycled or not.
It isn’t possible to label packs will information appropriate for each area or town (as recyclable materials may vary depending on the area you live in) thus labels will be missing from packs on most occasions.
Recycling
Recycling packages won’t make an impact on the reduction of climate change, simply because the carbon embedded in packaging is equal to roughly 2% of the EU’s total annual emissions.
In most food and drink supply chains, the packaging would consume less that 10% of that energy consumed in the chain.
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Bubble wrap is probably one of the most conveniently useful inventions known to man. When it was invented in 1957, bubble wrap was conceived as one of the coolest ideas of its time. Even to this day, it’s still widely used to keep fragile items protected during transport to different locations. Bubble wrap still has numerous other functions though, as you can use it for warmth in winter, cushioning on hard surfaces and much, much more!
Surprisingly, you can used bubble wrap for insulation for your windows! When the cold winter sets in again, simply cut windows sized layers of bubble wrap and gaffer tape them onto the inside of your windows! They will give an extra layer of warmth, as well as saving you money on your fuel bills in the face of the cold. You can always draw your curtains or consider lowering your blinds to reduce the notice levels.
Your outdoor container plants can be kept warm with a nice layer of bubble wrap. This allows for protection from winter frost damage, as plants can offer suffer in the winter. Be sure to wrap each container with a protective layer of packaging and again use gaffer tape or string to fix the wrap into place. Make sure that the wrap extends up and over the top of container by a couple of inches to ensure that the soil will be kept warm all winter.
Camping trips can be difficult at times, mostly due to the uncomfortable night’s sleep that some may experience. Take a roll of bubble wrap and use it as a mat for your sleeping bag to rest on. If you don’t use a sleeping bag, which some campers don’t, fold your bubble wrap in half and gaffer tape the sides up. This will make your very own makeshift sleeping bag, built for comfort!
You can use bubble wrap to cushion those uncomfortable chairs that you sit on in the garden. Seats and benches can all be extra cushioned with bubble wrap, it’s magical! Stretch a length of the product along the furniture for a more comfortable outdoor experience.
The drawers that hold your sensitive foods, like fruit or other various produce can be lined with bubble wrap. This will make sure that the food isn’t roughly knocked about in storage, prevent bruising. It also allows for easier cleaning too – just throw the bubble wrap away!
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