Every year, our products help hundreds of businesses ship tens of thousands of fragile items across the United States and beyond. Through our quality products, competitive prices, and dependable service, we’ve developed an excellent reputation serving businesses for over 50 years. The General Partition Company, Inc. brand has become synonymous with quality, eco-friendly packaging, and excellent customer support.
Below, our expert team of partition, chipboard, and packaging manufacturers have shared some tips for packing fragile items.
Purchase Packaging and Partitions that are the Correct Sizes
When shipping fragile items, protection is your number one priority. When choosing boxes in which to ship your items, it’s essential to order the correct size so that your products have added protection and are not cramped together. Ordering packaging with partitions adds an extra security layer to particularly fragile items. It’s also a neat way of dividing and storing products for the recipient until it’s time to unpack their items and store, resell, or use them.
Protect Items from the Weather
Although many people immediately think of their items being smashed or squashed as one of the hazards of shipping, the weather plays a massive role in many cases of damaged goods. Water is the main culprit, as rainwater can cause permanent damage to many products. Try adding a layer of protection in the form of plastic bags or shrink wrap to protect your goods from any rain or moisture that they may be exposed to on their shipping journey.
Pack Items Efficiently
Packaging that holds items too tightly or is too loose can increase the risk of damage to goods when they travel. Therefore, it’s crucial not to wrap items too tightly; the pressure of doing so could cause items to break during shipping. Items should be loose, but secure, as to relieve any tension as they make their way to new pastures.
Increase the Amount of Padding by Distance
The more miles that your package is due to travel, the more hands it is likely to pass through. Therefore, if you are planning on shipping overseas or long-distance, the odds of your goods being mishandled increase. Adding another layer pad or box partition will enhance security for your items and give you confidence as you send goods onto their new owner.
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