When air cushioning fails to protect the product
First inspect whether the failure is loss of air, inadequate coverage, movement inside the carton or impact beyond the validated protection. Check chamber damage, sharp product edges and carton fit. Replace damaged cushioning and reassess the complete package. More inflation does not automatically increase protection and can damage an unsuitable pack.
Open a failed shipment carefully and photograph the arrangement before removing the contents. Note where the product moved and which areas are damaged. Keep the carton and protective material together so the failure can be assessed as a complete package.
If cushioning has lost air, inspect for punctures at product projections, carton edges or packing tools. If it remains inflated, review coverage and fit instead. An intact air chamber does not prove that the protected item was properly supported.
Test the revised arrangement with representative goods and the intended handling route. Changing carton size, adding suitable separators or selecting a different protective format may be more appropriate than increasing inflation. Document the approved combination and reassess it after a product change.
Confirm your specification
Specify width, thickness, roll length or net material weight, core size, colour, packing, quantity and destination. Final dimensions and performance are confirmed by the sample and order.
Product details are based on the GUDE catalogue and supplied photographs; operating guidance is general and must be verified on your equipment.
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