Heavy and bulky items need the right type of packaging. You want to make sure that it fits the box, without stuffing it all with some void fill.
The best way to do such is through making sure that your packaging can handle all of these items which we’ll go over here. The internal and external components will be focused on.
Reinforced Cardboard Engineering
The first thing that we’re going to look at is the cardboard on the outside. Making sure that it’s reinforced is a good place to start. Double-walled and triple-walled boxes are one example of these. This is a stronger type of cardboard compared to the others, and with this type of bulkiness to it, it can protect pretty much anything, no matter where it goes.
Internal Bracing Done Smartly
The other thing to consider, is the internal bracing that’s in there. You want it to be smart. Make sure the packaging doesn’t touch the sides of the box, or if it does, there’s nothing that will make it jostle around. Try to make sure that the box gives at most about an inch or so of room around it for Void fill. So, that means you’re going to optimize the amount of void fill.
Some companies have managed to make foam inserts that will help with this, and it’s something that you might want to do. In rare cases, suspension will be used, where the item is placed near the center of the box, with various inserts along the side. It’s held there, and then, it’ll be protected.
Test the Resistances
You want to as well test the box before you ship it out. This should be a no-brainer, but some companies don’t take into account the internal tests that are needed.
One example is the crush resistance test, where you test whether it will be crushed by something on the way out. This type of protection will make sure that, should the box fall, it won’t be adversely affected.
Then, other’s impact protection. The impact of your items plays a huge part. You want to make sure that the impact of the box is also protected. So, if in the event something does get to it or it falls, it doesn’t completely affect this.
It’s all a Balancing act
What you learn when shipping these items, is that it becomes the ultimate balancing act.
You want to make sure that it’s strong enough to be held within the box, and you also want to make sure that the item’s weight won’t cause it to buckle.
You also need to make sure that it doesn’t get thrown into too high of a fright class, hence why if you’re using void fill, reduce it. Many companies, especially furniture companies, put all the parts in foam or cardboard inserts, usually light. They wall them off, so that when it’s shipped, it isn’t too heavy, and the transit won’t break it.
For appliances, many are placed near the center, suspended and covered in various cardboard and other dunnage. Usually, the sides are far away from the center of the box to help with it.
Again, all of this requires you to balance and adjust your packaging as needed, optimizing all of this in order to give the ultimate in packaging experiences.
The result of this? You will have a bulky and heavy item packaging that will be strong and useful, keeping the items neatly in place without needing to be overpacked, an amazing feat that customers will love and want more of