Breakage protection for glass and ceramics, in paper

Glass and ceramics need two things at once: a wrap that absorbs impact and a cushion that keeps the product from moving inside the box. SafePak® spreads impact across the surface with its honeycomb structure; RollPad® holds the product in place as a bottom and top cushion; a double-wall corrugated cardboard box carries the external pressure.

Types of damage to fragile goods

• Point impact: when a parcel lands on a corner, the energy concentrates on a single point; the wrap layer spreads this energy.
• Collisions inside the box: when several pieces share a parcel they knock against each other; dividers between pieces are needed.
• Surface scratching: glazed and painted surfaces are scratched by rubbing.
• Stacking pressure: if the outer box has insufficient compression strength, the load transfers to the product.

Recommended paper pack

Each piece is wrapped separately in two layers of SafePak®; RollPad® cushions go at the bottom and top of the box; corrugated dividers are placed between pieces. A double-wall outer box is preferred. The pack is closed with Protack® kraft paper tape.

How many layers, and how much?

Starting values are two layers for cosmetic bottles and glasses, and two to three layers for porcelain and ceramics; the final set-up is confirmed with a drop test. For the method, see the guide to grammage and number of layers.

Switching from plastic bubble wrap

Giving up plastic bubble wrap does not mean losing protection; with the right layers and fill, paper gives the same protection and the pack is recycled in a single stream. Follow the step-by-step guide to plan the switch.