Product Packaging 101: Defining Cushion Quality/Cushion Curves
Product packaging has many different specs and measurements to tell whether it is actually effective or not. When it comes to measuring product packaging, an important number is the cushion curves of the internal packaging. Different products being shipped require different cushion curves. One question that arises is, “how is cushion quality measured?” How to […]
Eco Friendly Packaging: Simpads vs Foam in Place
Need eco friendly packaging for your shipping? How can you help your shipping department become more environmentally friendly, especially when the shipping products you use typically aren’t? Some companies may use a foam-in-place product when packing larger products, like sanitary porcelain products or stereo equipment. The two-part foam sits in large containers near the packing […]
Green Packaging 101: Simpad Pre-Lined Boxes
Green packaging is more than just recycled cardboard and shredded office paper. Sometimes, green packaging means going beyond the traditional areas of waste reduction, and thinking “inside the box.” Inside a pre-lined box. Simpad’s pre-lined boxes are some of the strongest entries into the green packaging world in a long time. That’s because we do […]
How Simpak Packaging Protects the Sanitary Porcelain Market
What kind of packaging does a company need in order to serve the sanitary porcelain market — toilets, tanks, sinks, and pedestals? Over the years, this has become a valuable market that faces a lot of breakage and damage in transit. Anyone who can provide a quality packaging solution can help companies save a lot […]
Thermal Protective Packaging From Simpak Can Last a Long While
Simpak’s protective packaging, the Simpad, can often serve as a thermal insulator, as well as great protective packaging for shipping fragile items. When it’s important that the products you ship — usually perishable products that need to be kept below a certain temperature for a crucial 24 to 48 hour shipping period — Simpak’s protective […]
Protective Packaging 101: Defining Fragility Levels/Classifications
In the protective packaging industry there are industry standards on defining fragility. At Simpak, we follow those industry standards very closely, and use them to design our Simpads to deal with a variety of products in a variety of situations and fragility levels. As defined by these guidelines, the fragility levels fall into six different […]
How Can I Make Sure Simpad Protective Packaging Works?
The right amount of protective packaging is something that companies need to consider for their shipments so they’ll arrive in one piece. The packaging needs for each company and product will vary. The general “rule of thumb” is to spend around 2% of the product’s value on their protective packaging. This 2% figure number can […]
What is Protective Product Packaging?
Protective product packaging, such as Simpad pre-lined boxes, is an important tool companies use to ensure their products travel safely and without damage. Understanding the basics of, and selecting the right, protective product packaging makes it possible for companies to reduce damages and returns, and avoid cutting into their profits. While there are different kinds […]
Product Packaging 101: 4 Things To Check Before You Close The Box
With product packaging, there are a few things you should check off before finally closing the box. You want to make sure the package arrives safely, AND that the customer is more than satisfied with what they receive. First Impressions The out-of-box experience is an important one for customers, and pre-printed product packaging can help […]
How Do Simpak Simpads Compare to Traditional Foaming Machines?
Simpads from Simpak can do many things to help companies save money and the environment. But what about promoting worker and workplace safety? Simpak has companies covered there too. Many companies that ship a lot of odd sizes and large products may use a foam in place machine to create their protective packaging. These machines […]