{"id":532,"date":"2021-05-26T07:29:22","date_gmt":"2021-05-26T07:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pack-blog.packola.com\/blog\/?p=532"},"modified":"2026-11-06T23:18:04","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T23:18:04","slug":"packaging-101-what-is-industrial-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/packaging-101-what-is-industrial-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Industrial Packaging?"},"content":{"rendered":"<main id='bde-main'><section class=\"bde-section-532-102 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-rich-text-532-104 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>Industrial packaging is an often overlooked albeit integral part in the product supply chain. It is used in practically every industry and as such, needs to be given importance. Simply put, industrial packaging is a blanket term that refers to securing and protecting products from the production point. It could be the one and only box that the product will be contained in, or one of many as it moves along the supply chain. It is highly specialized and customized to cater to your exact specifications.<\/p><p>By protecting your products right from the point of origin, you\u2019re able to minimize the likelihood of damaged goods. When your wares or raw materials aren\u2019t secured and protected from the start, you run the risk of having products that are not up to par reach the market, which may wreak havoc on your company\u2019s reputation and value perception.<\/p>\n<\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-532-114 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/industrial-packaging-materials.jpg\" alt=\"industrial packaging materials\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/industrial-packaging-materials.jpg 1672w, https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/industrial-packaging-materials-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/industrial-packaging-materials-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/industrial-packaging-materials-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/industrial-packaging-materials-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/industrial-packaging-materials-840x473.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1672px) 100vw, 1672px\"><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-532-115 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h2 class=\"bde-heading-532-116 bde-heading\">\nCommonly Used Industrial Packaging Materials\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-532-117 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>Owing to its specialized nature, industrial packaging typically requires a wide array of materials are extremely varied. There\u2019s no be-all-end-all packaging material. Rather, the focus is on the specific requirements of a specific product.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"bde-heading-532-118 bde-heading\">\nWood\n<\/h3><div class=\"bde-rich-text-532-119 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<ul><li><strong>Pallets:<\/strong> The foundation of many industrial shipping operations, pallets provide a stable platform for stacking and transporting goods. They are typically made from softwood or hardwood, depending on the load weight.<\/li><li><strong>Crates:<\/strong> Custom-built wooden enclosures offer superior protection for heavy or oversized items. They can be constructed with solid wood or plywood and reinforced with metal strapping for added security.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"bde-heading-532-120 bde-heading\">\nMetal\n<\/h3><div class=\"bde-rich-text-532-121 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<ul><li><strong>Steel drums:<\/strong> Ideal for storing and transporting hazardous materials, steel drums are highly durable and resistant to corrosion. They come in various sizes and can be fitted with tight-fitting lids.<\/li><li><strong>Metal cages:<\/strong> Used for bulk items, metal cages provide ventilation and visibility while protecting products from damage.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"bde-heading-532-122 bde-heading\">\nPlastic\n<\/h3><div class=\"bde-rich-text-532-123 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<ul><li><strong>Corrugated plastic:<\/strong> A versatile material offering strength and water resistance. It's used for shipping containers, pallets, and protective packaging inserts.<\/li><li><strong>Plastic drums:<\/strong> Similar to steel drums but lighter in weight, plastic drums are suitable for non-hazardous materials.<\/li><li><strong>Shrink wrap:<\/strong> A clear plastic film used to bundle and protect products. It offers a tight, tamper-evident seal.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"bde-heading-532-124 bde-heading\">\nPolypropylene\n<\/h3><div class=\"bde-rich-text-532-125 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<ul><li><strong>Foam padding:<\/strong> Protects delicate items from shock and vibration. It comes in various densities and thicknesses.<\/li><li><strong>Bubble wrap:<\/strong> A popular cushioning material that provides excellent protection for fragile goods.<\/li><li><strong>Air pillows:<\/strong> Inflated plastic bags used to fill voids in packaging, preventing product movement and damage.<\/li><li>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"bde-heading-532-126 bde-heading\">\nCorrugated Cardboard\n<\/h3><div class=\"bde-rich-text-532-127 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<ul><li><strong>Corrugated boxes:<\/strong> The most common industrial packaging material due to their cost-effectiveness, versatility, and recyclability. They come in various sizes, flute types, and thicknesses.<\/li><li><strong>Corrugated inserts:<\/strong> Custom-designed inserts to protect products within boxes, preventing shifting and damage.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-532-128 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h2 class=\"bde-heading-532-129 bde-heading\">\nChoosing Corrugated Cardboard For Your Industrial Packaging Needs\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-532-130 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>For general purposes, <a href=\"https:\/\/packola.com\/products\/shipping-box\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">corrugated cardboard<\/a> is the go-to material for industrial packaging. It is affordable, durable, and easily customized. You can choose plain brown kraft boxes strictly for storage, or custom boxes printed in full color that can go directly to retail outlets or the customers themselves.<\/p><p>Fluted corrugated cardboard can withstand bumps and reduce impact damage that your products may sustain while in storage or in transit. This material has the perfect combination of strength and protection. This material works well with a wide variety of items, making it a cost-effective choice for industrial packaging. Corrugated cardboard acts like a car\u2019s crumple zone where instead of damaging the products inside, the material itself absorbs the impact.<\/p><p>Don't let any opportunity for branding slip away. Packola lets you add vivid full color printing on your industrial packaging boxes so that in every step of the supply chain, your logo and brand message is front and center. This increases brand recognition especially with the behind-the-scenes audience that you might not have direct access to. Using customized boxes also minimizes the risk of your products getting mixed or lost with other boxes in a warehouse storage unit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-532-131 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h2 class=\"bde-heading-532-132 bde-heading\">\nWhy Work With Packola For Your Industrial Packaging\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-532-133 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>Order your industrial packaging solutions from Packola today. We offer cost-effective custom boxes to suit any requirement. Over the past few years, Packola has emerged as one of the go-to packaging companies that enables entrepreneurs and small businesses to thrive in competitive industries. We offer solutions tailored to your specific needs.<\/p><p>The use of proper packaging has an environmental impact as well. With the efficient use of industrial packaging, your company can minimize waste and leave a low carbon footprint. Packola also offers eco-friendly packaging solutions and we\u2019re constantly developing ways to make a positive push for sustainability. All of our corrugated cardboard materials are sustainably-sourced and recyclable. Moreover, we sponsor planting one tree for every $100 of sales.<\/p><p>Here at Packola, we can help you streamline your supply chain and packaging process. Incorporating industrial packaging into your operations need not be a complicated endeavor. Choose Packola and let our expertise in packaging and printing help your brand thrive and reach your business goals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-532-134 bde-section packola-post-cta\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-div-532-135 bde-div\">\n              \n  \n  \n\t\n\n  <div class=\"section-background-overlay bde-section-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-div-532-136 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-532-137 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cta-badge.png\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 88px) 100vw, 88px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-532-138 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Logo.svg\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-div-532-139 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"bde-heading-532-140 bde-heading toc-ignore\">\nCustom shipping boxes that carry your <span>brand further!<\/span>\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-text-532-141 bde-text\">\nReliable Packaging. 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