Different types of air cushion film
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.
Application for air cushion film
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.
Streamlined Packaging Operations with Air Cushion Film
Air cushion film contributes to streamlined packaging operations. Its versatility and ease of use enable efficient and fast packaging processes. The film can be easily cut, shaped, and applied to different products, reducing packaging time and increasing productivity. With its ability to provide reliable protection, air cushion film ensures that packaging operations run smoothly, improving overall business efficiency.
Advantage of air cushion film?
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.