What are the characteristics of good industrial packaging

1. What are the characteristicsof good industrial packaging BY: PACKAGING EXPRESS

2. Prologue Ask anyone in any industry, they would tell the thing that matters the most to their supply chain practices is packaging. It is something that decides how well and how long you would be able to sustain and grow with your services – as everything from your quality, consistency, agility and consumption value depends on how effective is your packaging. So, with that you must know what differentiates a good packaging from a bad packaging

3. 1. Good packaging minimizes damage You cannot even think of what a package goes through while in transit. It goes through many hands and is treated differently on every occasion. It might get tipped by heavy objects, placed in extreme weather conditions, dropped from conveyor belt, or come in contact with water and other liquids. All of these and more can really harm the package unless it is packed well by sturdy and sound packaging material and is tied effectively to avoid any act of mishap or adverse condition to damage it.

4. 2. Good packaging is well cushioned No matter how flexible or unbreakable the product is, if it has to travel places and distances it should be cushioned and protected well between layers. Here, removal boxes for delicate items like glassware and resin supplies should be cushioned really well. Even if it is a piece of cloth or some shelled product, if it has bubble wrap and foam covering it on the surface, it has least chance to get affected by possible tampering threats. This helps you save it from any sort of impact or rub-off caused by different things that the package might come in contact during the movement.

5. 3. It should be effectively sealed Any good packaging would come with appropriate seal and restrict you to forge or infringe it. So that it cannot be accessed or tricked by anyone before reaching its intended recipient. For this different sealants and adhesives can be used to keep the packages intact and safe. Mostly, double covering and layering is done on various packages to keep their integrity and privacy protected. The sealing point is taped or stitched and even marked to make it least accessible or breakable.

6. 4. It should be minimalistic and optimum An effective industrial packaging is known for occupying least space and has minimal weight. At the same time its covering is strong and tough so that it provides the required safety to the product. For this the material should be chosen carefully and the design of the packaging should be planned as per the individual product need. The most used packaging materials that provide all these features are corrugated cardboard, hollowed plastics and aluminum. Also, green alternatives like organic tissue boards and straw-based coverings are quite in trend these days.

7. Summary These are the major characteristics that mark the difference between good industrial packaging and bad industrial packaging. Experts from the industry suggest that one should follow these practices and apply these to make sure enough protection, privacy and utility are being taken care of by the packaging unit.

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