Despite the rapidly changing packaging industry, many companies might be reluctant to change something that works, like shrink and stretch film gauge. There could be a perceived risk associated with downgauging for some. Chances are that if you are running the same gauge film you’ve run for the last five years, it’s worth evaluating possible alternatives...
Benefits of a packaging engineer
If it’s not done correctly, packaging can be an expensive, time consuming, and frustrating process. It's quickly becoming a profit and productivity drain. You can change that with the right process and materials. The way to tie it all together is working with a professionally trained packaging engineer. They look for...
Package Safety
Package testing is a very important part of package safety. There are many different type of packages and package protection material that companies use, all of which have undergone some sort of testing. Things to know when learning about package safety: Will the package itself protect the product? How are packages tested? How efficient...
There's 3 main factors to consider when choosing the type of strapping for your package. We previously talked about package characteristics and the types of packages. Now it's time to review how the package will be handled, stored, and shipped.
Handling
A load picked up by overhead crane requires more careful consideration than a product that is handled...
Physical characteristics will help determine the correct strapping
Once you've identified the package type, you must know how the load's physical package characteristics will affect the strapping selection. Let's go over 4 characteristics of industrial packaging and what to look for.
Corners
Corners have a direct bearing on the type of strap which you...
