Protective Packaging

Protective Packaging products are designed and constructed to protect the goods from atmospheric, magnetic, electrostatic, vibration or shock damage. Products include types of boxes or storage containers, packing materials, liners, and spacers.

 

Protective packaging products are intended to protect packaging from one or more types of damage. Protective factors can include:

 

Electrical insulation - used to form a barrier or isolator between electrical or electrical parts.

 

Thermal insulation - prevents the passage of extreme heat from one location to another.

 

Fireproofing - prevents flame ignition or mitigates the spread of fires.

 

Moisture or vapour protection - materials can hinder the transmission or permeation of moisture or vapour.

 

Shock or vibration dampening - products are designed for minimising the impact of shock and vibration on packaged products.

 

UV or weather resistance - products are suitable for outdoor use and are resistant to ultraviolet (UV) light, cold, heat, water, or other weather conditions.

 

Proper selection of protective packaging products depends primarily on the type of product being packaged and the environmental conditions from which the product must be protected. Selection factors are stemming from this include product types, materials, specifications, and features.

 

Types

Protective packaging can include some specific cases of merchandise.

These include the following:

Air pillows or airbags are inflated air packets used to cushion and/or secure fragile products and materials. They may consist of individual valves and inflators to ensure proper inflation.

Angle or edge boards are channel-like products designed to protect the corners and edges of products and materials during transport. 

Bubble wrap sheets contain rows of inflated air bubbles used to cushion and cover fragile products and materials.  

Corner blocks are similar to edge boards, designed to protect the corners of products and materials during transport. 

The corrugated wrap is a sponge-like, paperboard product used to secure and cushion fragile or delicate products and materials during transport.  

Packaging inserts are products used to fill empty space, complete the package housing, and secure the product and material during transport.

Molded packaging products are specially moulded to fit the contour or shape of the product or material being transported.

Packing peanuts or loose fill products are designed to surround, cushion, and protect products and materials during transport. 

Void fillers are products usually made of corrugated paper materials which are used to fill empty space and prevent products in transport from colliding with each other.