Box cutters are common packaging tools.
Packaging tools are used in all kinds of industry. Manufacturing and distribution have different packaging needs than small businesses, so packaging tools are designed to fit a variety of needs. Common packaging tools include cardboard boxes, plastic bags, packing tape, and box cutters.
Cardboard boxes are packaging tools used to store items. Products are placed inside and protected with newspaper, bubble wrap, packing peanuts, or other types of packing materials for safe transportation. Cardboard boxes can be used to transport large quantities of goods from a factory to a store, or they can be used to secure a product until the buyer can take it out of the store and prepare it for use. There are many types of cardboard boxes, although most are folded into a pre-designed shape that fits somehow, or folded and taped together. Utility knives or box knives are often used for cutting tape and opening cardboard boxes, though they are also useful for other cutting needs.
Packing peanuts are common packing items.
Plastic bags are used in the packaging of products for their protection. Plastic bags can keep the product dry, dust free and protected from damage inside a box. Multiple items can be put into plastic bags and placed in the same box, keeping items organized and saving space.
A common form of packaging tape is clear plastic tape that is placed over a dispenser. The serrated edge of the dispenser cuts the tape when it is stretched over a box to conveniently seal a packed box. Another popular form of packing tape is a threaded paper form that fits into a water dispenser. This water activates the glue side of the tape as it is dispensed.
Cardboard boxes are often used in packaging.
Steel Plastic Strapping Packaging Tools secure a large plastic strap around boxes or pallets to hold everything in place during the shipping process. These belts are also available in steel with a crimping tool that attaches a metal bracket to the belts to hold them in place. These belts are robust and withstand a lot of pressure without breaking.
Shrinkwrap is a plastic wrap that folds around packs in full pallets for added support during movement. Once the pallet is fully stacked with shipping packages, shrink wrap is wrapped around the pallet and all boxes. This forms an airtight plastic barrier around boxes and pallets, holding them in place. Machines are available to pack large pallets.