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.
Due to the perforated lines on the air cushion film, it’s easy to tear, and take as any length that you want for package.
Air cushion film is with good pressure resistance, one sheet of 40x32cm size, can afford more than 50kgs. So air cushion film is widely used in different industries, such as fruit, cosmetics, snacks, hardware, books, toys, tools, electronics, etc.
Air cushion film is popular in logistics warehouse owners, or e-commerce sellers .A few machines are set on the working table, and let them inflate the air cushion film in a basket. That will help the worker get the material quickly, and do the packaging with high working efficiency. Don’t need extra workers to prepare the material, the air cushion machine will inflate it automatically, that helps to save some labor cost as well.
There’re some auxiliary equipment for air cushion film as well, like coiling table which will work together with the air cushion machine, help to storage the material .Or overhead hopper, which will blow the material to the top, and storage the air cushion material in a top basket, to save space.
Air cushion film finds versatile applications across various industries. Its flexibility allows it to conform to the shape of different products, providing customized protection. From cosmetics and pharmaceuticals to electronics and automotive parts, air cushion film is widely used to safeguard items from damage during transit. Its adaptability makes it an ideal choice for businesses with diverse packaging needs.
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.