The right industrial packaging is chosen not only based on the product, but also by taking the entire production process into account. Any industry representative considering the most suitable packaging should first assess the product’s characteristics, packaging equipment (whether currently available or planned for purchase), transportation conditions, and sustainability goals. Below are the steps that will help you understand your industrial packaging needs:

1. Assess the product type.

• For bulk products (granules, fertilizers, animal feed, peat), FFS packaging line films, liners, or bags are most commonly used.
• For fragile products, additional protection against impact and vibration during transport is essential, so sheets and straps are ideal for extra wrapping or filling gaps between products.
• Heavy products require high-strength solutions capable of withstanding heavy loads, such as stretch hood film wrapped in multiple layers or multilayer film.
• For products with sharp edges, multi-layer films that are more resistant to punctures are recommended.

For moisture-sensitive products, depending on their shape and the packaging line, thermal film, stretch hood film, polyethylene film, multilayer film, as well as bags, straps, and covers designed for FFS production lines may be suitable.

2. Consider your packaging line.

Industrial packaging must be compatible with the packaging equipment used. When making a selection, it is important to assess whether the production process involves manual, semi-automatic, fully automatic, or high-throughput automated systems. For example, Stretch Hood films are designed for automatic pallet wrapping systems, while FFS films are used in automatic bulk product filling lines.

3. Consider transportation and storage conditions.

Your chosen packaging solution must protect the product both throughout transportation and during extended outdoor storage; therefore, we recommend considering the following aspects:

• Will the products be exported?
• Where will the products be stored?
• What temperature fluctuations are expected?
• Will the packaging be exposed to UV rays?
• Is additional protection against moisture and dust required?

4. Select the required mechanical strength.

It is important to understand that industrial packaging that is too weak may be damaged during transport, while packaging that is too thick may increase packaging costs. Consider tear and puncture resistance, tensile strength, elasticity, and load-bearing capacity. A properly selected multilayer film often helps reduce the amount of material used while maintaining the desired protective properties.

5. Don’t forget about sustainability.

For responsible manufacturers, it is crucial to reduce plastic use and achieve sustainability goals. When selecting industrial packaging, consider films made from PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) materials, 100% recyclable packaging solutions, and thinner yet high-strength multilayer films. Price alone should not be the sole factor when selecting industrial packaging. It is far more important to assess how the chosen packaging will impact your entire production process.

At Umaras.eu, with over 30 years of experience in industrial packaging manufacturing, we help clients assess their needs, select the most suitable packaging solutions, and create custom packaging tailored to the product, brand, or production line in use.

Our product range also includes more sustainable packaging solutions that help companies reduce their environmental impact without compromising on high-quality standards. Do you have any questions or want to learn more about industrial packaging? Contact us today!