Step 1: Protect
Choose the correct protection materials and filling materials.
Protection materials for individual packages with a maximum weight of 30 kg
Inside
- Choose the materials to protect the inside that are suitable for the purpose and characteristics of the goods that require protection.
- Fillers: pellets / packing peanuts, air pillows, corrugated cardboard, bubble wrap, etc.
- Individual separators: cardboard partition dividers, foam cushioning, corrugated cardboard, etc.
- Protection: bubble wrap, foam wrap, corrugated cardboard, etc.
- Use filling materials that are suitable for the goods contained in the boxes; some filling materials react to pressure or weight and could lose their protective properties.
- Allow enough distance between the objects on the inside and the outer walls of the box. This can prevent any damage in the event of vibrations or minor collisions caused during transport.
- Use the double box technique where necessary when sending fragile pieces.
Outside
- Mainly use top-quality wooden or corrugated cardboard boxes.
- For fragile or heavy (>20 kg) goods, wooden or double- or triple-ply cardboard boxes should be used.
- Avoid reusing used boxes because they could lose some or all of their strength.
- Choose boxes with a suitable size for the items they are going to protect, avoiding a surplus of empty space inside as this could make them weaker.
- Apply plastic or cardboard corner plates to the outside to provide extra protection.
