Air cushion film offers both efficiency and sustainability benefits. Its lightweight construction reduces shipping costs and improves handling efficiency. Additionally, many manufacturers offer eco-friendly options, made from recyclable materials or biodegradable alternatives. This allows businesses to prioritize sustainable packaging practices without compromising on the protection and quality of their products.
There’re 3 types of material for air cushion film, HDPE, LDPE and biodegradable material. HDPE is the most common type of the air cushion film, it has competitive price. But the air in it can only keep for 7-10 days, and will leak slowly after that. So this decides that HDPE material can only use in short-term transportation. The air will keep longer for LDPE, normally 1-12 months depending on the thickness.
All of them can make different shape, and be used in the air cushion machine.
The common shape of air cushion film is: air bubble wrap, air pillow bag, four rows bubble roll, 2 tubes bubble roll, etc.
As for air bubble roll and four rows bubble rolls series, they’re mainly used for wrapping the goods and protecting them during transportation. As for air pillow bag, due to different size, people always use them to fill in the space in the box, to achieve a good protection effect . People usually use different shape together ,to fit different size of the goods, as all of them are suitable for same air cushion machine.
Air cushion film is ideal when you need a protective packaging solution that takes up minimal space. This product is inflated using a small virtually maintenance-free machine as and when it is needed, saving both time and space. You only have to inflate as much as your products needs, when you need it!
By requiring minimal storage space, the transport costs for air cushion film are also reduced, making air cushion film a cost-effective packaging solution.
Air cushion film is a very multifunctional packaging option. It is suitable for both small and large products, delicate or heavy products, meaning it can protect just about anything! As the air cushions are filled as and when required, they provide a quick and efficient solution to filling any empty spaces in packages and ensure any product is safe for transport.
When packaging with air cushion film, they can be placed above and around the product for total protection. Apart from additional impact resistance, air cushion film is created from a non-abrasive material meaning products will arrive just as shiny and new as when they left your facility.
Another benefit of using air cushion film to protect your products is that it is easy to dispose of after use, with one snip the air cushions are deflated and you are left with an empty pouch that can be recycled.
Air cushion film provides opportunities for customized branding, allowing businesses to enhance their brand visibility and create a memorable unboxing experience. Manufacturers offer options to print logos, product information, or marketing messages directly onto the film. This not only adds a professional touch to the packaging but also serves as a cost-effective marketing tool, reinforcing brand recognition and customer loyalty.