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Packaging internally is, as important as external packaging. To ensure your item doesnt get damaged inside the parcel, you would need to ensure there is enough cushioning inside the parcel. This is a procedure taken in order to protect the article inside from being moved around. Parcels may be dropped at times and by having the insides cushioned adequately, your item will protected …against any accidents on transit. The materials outlined below can be used as internal cushion packaging. Use these to around all sides.
■Bubble Wrap – this material is a a type of polythene wrapping containing many small air pockets, used as a protective covering when transporting breakable goods
■Poly chips – Loose fill , Void fill, Polystyrene chips, packing peanuts — many names , but all means the same = the chips that you use to fill the gap between your item and the carton /box very cost effective
■Corrugated cardboard- different sizes available. single, double and even triple layered.
■Shredded or rolled paper- mainly used to wrap the contents.
■Polyethylene foam sheeting- the thickness can vary, used for padding and wrapping articles. very protective and flexible. It is best for an item to be wrapped around several times so that you would no longer be able to feel the outer edges of the item. You should be able to squeeze the item and feel no inner core. If you are combining two items together, you must wrap both items individually otherwise if they are wrapped together, they will crush against each other leaving dents and scratches. This is quite important too. if you are sending heavy items, you must ensure they do not move within the box itself otherwise it will cause the outer packaging to split. so packing it tightly into a strong card board box is recommended. Items with parts that stick out. If you will be sending items with parts of which that sticks out, try removing them if possible and package separately. if you cannot remove them, just wrapped them enough times until they are secure. for example, sending off a bicycle will have parts that can be removed, such as handle bars, wheels, pedals etc. Most importantly, use boxes that meet the couriers dimensions. please see our post about parcel delivery services.