Cardboard Shredder vs. Bubble Wrap: Which filling solution is more suitable for industrial customers?
Introduction
In modern industrial logistics, "efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly" packaging solutions have become key factors for companies to improve service levels and brand image and reduce operating costs.
Especially in B-side business scenarios with frequent exports and complex warehousing, companies often face the difficulty of choosing filling materials - should they continue to use bubble film or turn to the more environmentally friendly and economical Cardboard Shredder? At present, Europe and major countries have actually slowly transformed to use environmentally friendly packaging products.
This article will start from five dimensions, including packaging performance, environmental standards, material cost, operational convenience, and applicable industries, to help you accurately determine which solution is more suitable for your industrial application needs.
Introduction to basic principles: the core difference between the two technologies
| Equipment name | Principle description |
| Cardboard Shredder | Cut waste cardboard into honeycomb strips of paper material for filling the gaps in cartons |
| Bubble Wrap Machine | Heat the plastic film and blow it into bubbles to make air cushion film for wrapping and cushioning |
In-depth comparison of five dimensions
| Comparison dimensions | Cardboard Shredder | Bubble Wrap Machine |
| Source of packaging materials | Recycled cardboard, zero material cost | Need to continuously purchase plastic film raw materials, high long-term cost |
| Environmental protection | 100% degradable, in line with EU environmental packaging standards | Plastic composition, non-degradable, export-sensitive markets have policy barriers |
| Operation method | Manual knob control, suitable for routine operations | Automatic film feeding and air blowing, suitable for high-frequency delivery |
| Buffering performance | Better performance for heavy or irregular products | Better performance for light and regular goods |
| Initial cost | Low cost, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises | Slightly higher cost, suitable for large-scale automated operations |
Applicable industries and application scenario recommendations
Industries suitable for Cardboard Shredder:
1. Export manufacturing companies (mechanical parts, electronic modules)
2. Warehousing third-party logistics (3PL)
3. B-end packaging centers with a large number of waste cardboard boxes that need to be reused
"Crushing and refilling the cardboard that was originally to be recycled not only saves on purchases, but also makes the warehouse space tidier."
Industries suitable for Bubble Wrap Machine:
1. Cross-border e-commerce, fast-turnover e-commerce brands, retailers, etc.
2. Fast-moving consumer goods warehouses (such as daily chemical products, clothing, shoes and bags)
3. Gift packagers with high requirements for unboxing experience
"Automatic film blowing is fast and labor-saving, suitable for high-frequency delivery scenarios."
Case analysis: Transformation choice of an export enterprise
An export-oriented hardware accessories manufacturer sends out an average of 600 industrial parts packages per month. It originally used bubble film as the main filler, which had the following problems:
1. The purchase cost of plastic film fluctuates greatly, and inventory management is difficult
2. Packing staff reported that the operation is complicated and inefficient
3. When exporting to Germany, customers often complained that the use of plastic filling was "not environmentally friendly"
Transformation solution:
1. Purchase 1 cardboard shredder to uniformly shred and pad the waste cartons in the warehouse
2. Save about 22% of the bubble film purchase cost per month
3. The efficiency of packaging workers is improved, and the overall delivery error rate is reduced
Structured recommendations: Which solution is right for you?
Should I choose Corrugated Cardboard Shredder?
If you have the following characteristics:
1. There are a lot of waste cartons that can be recycled
2. Most of the packaging is medium-heavy or irregular industrial products
3. Pay attention to environmental compliance and hope to reduce plastic
4. Do not rely on complex automated packaging processes
Or suitable for Bubble Wrap Machine?
If you meet the following requirements:
1. High-frequency delivery scenarios, need to quickly output filling materials
2. Mainly pack lightweight goods with a high degree of standardization
3. Pay attention to the unboxing experience or e-commerce platform user experience
FAQ
Q1: Is the corrugated cardboard shredder difficult to operate? Is it suitable for female workers?
A: It is very simple, only knob control is required, no training is required, and it is suitable for all packers.
Q2: Does bubble film have stronger cushioning?
A: It does have obvious advantages in the field of lightweight goods, but in medium-sized industrial parts, the paper cushion structure has stronger wrapping.
Q3: Can the two be used together?
A: Absolutely. Large warehouses usually set different packaging strategies according to product types. It is a common configuration to have corrugated cardboard shredders and air cushion machines coexist.
