Automotive Parts Packaging Design and Solutions
Automotive parts packaging is a specialized form of packaging as the parts may be small and heavy, or large and fragile and include many electrical and electronic components. The parts are more prone to damage during transit, loading, and unloading and may need some extra protection. As various parts have to travel long distances they have to be packaged such that they reach the manufacturer in a safe-to-use condition. Often parts are of an odd shape and/or size and it is important that there is maximum utilization of available space so that travel costs are reduced.
The Different Parts that Require Specific Packaging Designs and Solutions
While all the parts have to be packaged, it is crucial that they are packaged in the correct manner so that they are fully protected. Among the automotive parts are:
- Car doors, hoods, panels, handles
- Windscreens and windows
- Decorative parts like grills and spoilers
- Flexible or rigid plastic moldings
- Sway bars and A-arms
- Bumpers
- Lights
- Shocks, coils springs
- Exhaust system parts
- Steering wheels
- Engines
- Batteries
- Air bags
- Gear boxes
- Dashboards
- Transmissions
- Tires
- GPS systems
- On-board electronics
- Switches and buttons
- Optional electronic items
- Seats
As these parts need to be protected, you may need dunnage (such as packaging peanuts) to fill empty spaces, padding, foam cushioning, taped plastic film or bags, bubble wrap and other protective packaging materials. These can then be packaged in double or triple walled corrugated boxes, honeycomb protective packaging, plastic, or metal wired boxes or bins that have load bearing capacity, tensile strength, and durability.
The size, design, thickness, and material will depend on the kind of automotive parts that need packaging. Custom designing can help reduce packaging costs, end-to-end logistics costs and also improve the development to supply cycle, offering efficient time utilization. Reusable packaging, where possible, is not only more environmentally friendly but can reduce packaging costs in the long run.
MJS Packaging specializes in automotive parts packaging designs and offers a range of customized solutions so that your products reach their destination safely and your packaging costs are reduced. Whether you manufacture delicate electronics or glass, or heavy duty machinery parts, we provide you with the appropriate packaging solutions for your packaging needs. We can source all the required materials from any of our global suppliers so that your packaging costs are lower.
