What to consider when you are choosing your industrial packaging equipment

As mentioned above, considering your product’s industry – food, pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetic, minerals, and many other industries – is helpful when selecting industrial packaging equipment, as you can choose based on the approved knowledge within the industry. There are several questions you should ask yourself before choosing your packaging equipment. 

Also, is your product corrosive or hazardous? Then labeling is essential for this type of product. For pharmaceutical or chemical packaging, you may need special equipment – such as a compact blister machine or capsule fillers. Another question you need to ask is – what is the transportation of your product? Whether your product is moved by land, sea, or air, it is crucial to consider how it will be protected during transport. And this factor should be considered from the beginning step of the packaging design. Finally, consider the product’s shelf life when designing the packaging. If your packaging is too intricate and fragile, it might be unattractive to consumers.

Do you know there are three levels of packaging? – primary and secondary, and tertiary packaging

First and foremost, there is primary packaging – as known as retail packaging. Primary packaging is the materials that directly have a physical touch with the products. This level of packaging has two important functions – protecting the product from moisture, air, or physical impact and providing information about the product to the consumers. For instance, there are beverage cans, pharmaceutical blister packs, and stick-pack packaging. 

Lastly, there is tertiary packaging. This final level of packaging, which involves packaging machinery such as conveyors and dispensers, provides protection during transportation and storage. Tertiary packaging includes layers of large cases, boxes, pallets, or stretch wraps. It is essential to pack as tightly as possible and provide maximum protection for the shipping process using advanced packaging systems.