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Goods such as glass dishes, glasses, cups, lamps, photos, or picture frames must be carefully packed before shipping. You need to know how to pack fragile goods shared right below to ensure that the goods are not damaged during transit.
1. Notes to pack fragile goods
Fragile goods have the poor bearing capacity and are easily damaged by shocks during transportation. Therefore, to pack fragile goods, special attention must be paid to the following:
1.1 Choosing the right packaging material
- There are many very good wrapping materials available today. To ensure that the items are safely delivered to the recipient’s hands, you should carefully choose specialized paper, cartons, filler materials, tape, etc.
1.2 Do not neglect the preservation of goods
- Before packing, it is necessary to decide which items need to be wrapped with bubble wrap or if they need to be inserted with packing paper or bubble wrap.
- And the items should also be arranged separately to avoid bumping and breaking. Remember to wrap tightly and carefully.
1.3 Use masking tape to seal the box
- The final note in packing fragile goods is to use tape to stick the outside of the box. Do not use ropes, cloth ropes, etc., to tie goods.
1.4 Choose a reputable supplier of packaging accessories
- Besides the 3 notes above, this is also a very important note. Please choose a reputable and reliable supplier of packaging accessories to optimize costs and protect your goods!
2. Packaging specifications for fragile goods for each type of goods
2.1 How to pack dishes
Glass dishes look very luxurious and eye-catching but are very fragile. Therefore, to minimize the risks when packing forks and plates, the following steps should be taken:
- Use newspaper to cover the entire disc and then tape it back.
- Line a crumpled insert of a certain thickness or bubble foam at the bottom of the box.
- Arrange the forks vertically. Do not try to cram the forks into a box that is too small to avoid being pinched and broken during transportation and transportation.
- Add a shockproof layer about 5cm above after placing all the discs in the box.
2.2 How to pack fragile goods – cups
- To pack fragile goods such as cups and cups, you can use wrapping paper or newspaper to wrap the cups and then place the crumpled paper in the center of the cups, helping to keep a safe distance and reduce the free space. Or you can also use bubble wrap to wrap it up.
- Whether it is packing the glass dishes above or packing fragile items such as cups and cups, you must remember to put the insert paper at the bottom of the carton or use a towel, the better.
- You should choose a medium-sized carton, put the heaviest cup at the bottom, and then put the small one on top. In arranging, it is recommended to remove foam or shredded paper to remove gaps to avoid collisions.
2.3 Packing pictures
- With small-sized pictures, just follow the same way of packing the disc. But if the size is more significant than 90cm, you should use a towel or plastic wrap to keep the distance.
- Packaging fragile goods like pictures are very simple: you use bubble foam or wrapping paper, wrap it around the entire picture frame, and then use glue again.
2.4 How to pack fragile goods is a light bulb
- With lights, it’s a bit more complicated. First, you need to pack the lights in a plastic bag or an airbag.
- Then take a towel, cloth, or foam film and put it in the whole box or carton larger than the lamp. Finally, lay the lamp flat down and insert more inserts to reduce the space.
3. Some questions about the packaging of goods
3.1 What is the best packaging material for fragile items?
- Packing tape is very useful to protect the box.
- A box of the right size.
- Bubble wrap to protect the item.
- Airbag to fill the remaining free space in the box.
- Packing peanuts can also be used to fill in any gaps.
- Styrofoam covers can also be helpful.
3.2 Is it possible to write “fragile” on a package?
- Use foam or padded plastic to protect your items; also, put padding inside empty items.
- Mark fragile or perishable items directly on packages containing food or other items that can spoil.
- Careful packaging is the best way to protect your valuable items against damage.
3.3 What is the best way to ship a fragile item?
- Protect your items with bubble wrap
- If the item you are shipping has openings or gaps, fill the gap with some bubble wrap or paper.
- Cover your fragile item in a layer of paper. Add a layer or two of bubble wrap, making sure you cover all sections. Use some Scotch tape to hold it in place if needed.
Hopefully, the notes on how to pack fragile goods we share above have brought you useful information. Don’t forget to share with your friends and family. Good luck with your packaging!