If you are involved in the production and manufacturing of goods, whether food items, pharmaceutical items, cosmetics, industrial parts or components, household items, cleaning products, and more, you have most likely been trying to tackle production packaging on your own. But what if there is a sudden demand for your products and you still have to worry about packing them on top of trying to manufacture and produce them? Rather than worrying about packaging your products, you can enlist the services of a contract packer, who can take charge of the packaging for you.
Fulfilling your packaging requirements in-house could be a real challenge. Still, with the help of a contract packing provider, you can concentrate on production and will no longer go through the hassle of packaging without the proper equipment, staff, or know-how. But what are the services you can get from a contract packing firm? Here’s your ultimate guide to the different kinds of services you can expect from a contract packer.
when the contract packing firm seals the products or items in the film while the products run on a conveyor.
VFFS, or Vertical Form Fill Seal, is the process where packing machinery creates a bag around the product during packaging.
Shrinkwrapping is perhaps the most common contract packing service and a contract packing specialist will use heat to seal the items or products in a tight cover or package made from plastic.
With overwrapping, the contract packer will wrap a product or item with another layer of film on the outer portion, so the product is more adequately protected. It also contributes to a more luxurious feel and appearance for the product.
The contract packer will tightly wrap a product or group of products in a thick polythene sleeve.
Blister packing or packaging is when the contract packing provider packs the products or items in a plastic case (which is already pre-formed), accentuated with a backing of cardboard or plastic.
The process of gas flushing involves injecting gas right into the product’s packaging so oxygen is flushed out, thus enhancing the shelf-life of your product or item.
Sachet and pouch packing, as its name implies, is the packing of your product or item into sachets or pouches, such as with various food items or snacks.
Contract packers can also bottle your products and pack the bottles in pallets and bulk.
filling is when the contract packer fills pre-designed and pre-made packages with your product.
Your chosen partner in contract packing can also deal with coding and labeling for your products, ensuring that they are adequately coded and labeled for proper inventory and distribution.
Some contract packers can also provide hand assembly, where they will assemble your products by hand. It is often ideal for uniquely shaped products or products too fragile or delicate for machine packing.
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