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Provide internal protection. (cont.)
Expanded polystyrene “peanuts”
– Used primarily as void-fill material for lightweight
items.
– Overfill the box with peanuts, then gently close
the flaps and seal.
– Due to the shifting and settling properties of peanuts,
it is recommended that a minimum of three inches
of cushioning be used around the contents.
– Not recommended for use with flat, narrow, or dense
products that may migrate to the edge or bottom
of the carton during transit.
Engineered foam enclosures
– Should be preformed for specific products for proper
cushioning performance.
– Materials may include expanded polystyrene,
polyethylene, polypropylene, or copolymers.
Foam-in-place (a foam, sprayed into the box or mixed
in packets, that expands and forms a protective mold
around contents)
– Provides good cushioning when foam is evenly
distributed around the contents.
– Select appropriate density of foam to meet packaging
needs which can range from void-fill application to
high-performance cushioning.
Corrugated board
– Can be laminated together to form blocks or pads,
which are useful for blocking and bracing items inside
the box.
– Can also be die-cut, slit, or scored to form trays,
partitions, or liners to increase package strength,
improve performance, or separate items from each
other within the package.
– Not recommended for fragile items.
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