Advantages of foam packaging
Packaging products for transport is often a big challenge for manufacturers. They have to ensure that cushion packaging will provide the necessary protection against damages during transport through the supply chain. Damage to products is one of the problems frequently faced by manufacturers particularly when the products are expensive and delicate. In order to ensure protection against damages, manufacturers usually opt for custom packaging. Foam is one of the materials that are frequently used for custom packaging because it is versatile and flexible enough to be designed according to the specifications of the product. Whether the product is a high-end camera or a computer, foam can be customized to exactly fit the shape and size of the item. Small compartments can also be customized to make room for batteries and other accessories. The custom package makes the product commercially appealing when displayed on the store shelves.
Aside from being light in weight to minimize shipping costs, foam provides the best protection for sensitive products. Foam can easily be customized into various shapes and sizes that will exactly mold the product to prevent it from moving during transport. Even complicated designs with multiple small compartments can be created due to foam’s versatility. Foam manufacturers have the latest equipment that includes die cutting machines, convoluters, welding and molding machines and assembling and inserting machines to complete bulk order on time. Protective cushion packaging is custom designed for product safety with special focus on delicate points. Whether the product requires single packaging or several cases for small parts, foam can be cut according to exact needs in any volume.
Polyethylene for custom packaging applications
Polyethylene is one of the most common materials used for custom packaging because it can hard and rigid or soft and pliable to package different products. The low cost of polyethylene encourages companies to use the material so that product costs can be kept to the minimum. Whenever there is a need for opaque packaging, the typical material used is high-density polyethylene foam (HDPE). The clear, opaque HDPE bottles are typically used for shampoos, household cleaning products and detergents to improve their aesthetics values and marketing appeal.
Most retail bags are made from HDPE extruded polymers because of its excellent puncture resistance, low stretch, reduced tearing and moisture resistance. HDPE usually comes in various densities and thickness to meet different requirements of industries. HDPE when used for custom packaging can handle even the toughest packaging jobs that include protection against scratches, bumps or breakages while on the move. It provides greater value for product manufacturers because they can minimize the cost of packaging without compromising on durability, quality and reliability.