Simpad Product Packaging is Custom-Made for Specific Products and Sizes
Simpad product packaging is extremely versatile when it comes to fitting various product shapes and sizes. At Simpak, we carry a few stock sizes that are regularly used, but we’re also able to produce Simpads for just about any size or shape a customer might need. In fact, many of our stock sizes were once […]
Flexible Product Packaging Versus EPS Corners
When considering product packaging, and comparing flexible packaging to expanded polystyrene corners, there are a few things to keep in mind. For one thing, it is not necessarily an apples-to-apples comparison, as a company must consider product weight, the density of the cushioning, and even the cost and environmental impact. Consider the Weight The weight […]
Simpad Product Packaging Eliminates Tool-and-Die Costs of EPS Corners
Simpad product packaging can eliminate the upfront capital investment for tool-and-die costs that come with using specially-made EPS corners. Other packaging companies require these setup charges, which run to several thousand dollars per custom corner. This tool-and-die investment can be costly. Simple Styrofoam boxes require a tool-and-die investment in the range of $2,000. More complex […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Simpak Product Packaging Helps the Reverse Logistics Industry
Simpak’s product packaging, the Simpad pre-lined boxes, can do some great things for the reverse logistics industry. The products are flexible, easy to use, and can be used to ship anything that is sent with normal product packaging materials, like packing peanuts, bubble wrap, spray-in foam, and kraft paper. The reverse logistics industry can especially […]
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 […]
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 […]