For more than 65 years, expanded polystyrene (EPS) has been the choice for protective packaging among manufacturers shipping products vulnerable to factors like shock and vibration.
EPS is the ideal solution because it absorbs pressure from the typical jostling and shaking associated with transporting items while adding little weight. From heavy industrial parts to fragile glass bottles and ceramics to electronics, EPS protects and insulates a wide range of products. Here are just a few of the reasons that using EPS protective packaging has been a mainstay of supply chain materials for decades:
Shock Absorption: EPS offers protection against rough handling or dropping the product during transport. Even for products that are not particularly fragile, EPS protects the finish and appearance of painted surfaces from dents, scratches and scuffs.
Lightweight: One of the key benefits of EPS is its extremely lightweight composition. It provides a high level of protection while keeping shipping costs low. EPS is approximately 98% air and 2% polystyrene by volume, which gives it a highly affordable strength-to-weight ratio.
Moldability: EPS protective packaging is customizable to any shape and size because of its high level of moldability. It can be molded to cover tiny buttons, intricate curves and precise segments.
Moisture Resistance: Unlike cardboard or other paper-based packaging solutions, the performance of EPS is not affected by moisture. Its composition does not change depending on humidity or even extensive exposure to water.
Thermal Insulation: One of the best qualities of EPS protective packaging is its ability to protect products that are sensitive to temperature changes. From produce to medications, there are many products that require a stable temperature to retain product integrity.
These are just six of the benefits that EPS protective packaging offers, but the applications are extensive: consumer electronics, home appliances, furniture, medical devices, automotive parts, heavy industrial equipment, medications and vaccines and food, wine and spirits.
Whatever your company produces or transports, Plastilite offers the custom EPS protective packaging that ensures your product arrives exactly as it was promised. To find out more about how EPS products from Plastilite support product integrity, contact us today.