Give Every Product Its Own Space
To grasp the concept of cardboard box dividers, think of a box of glass bottles If there is nothing in between the bottles, they can roll, touch and bump during the transport or shipment of the box. Place a partition between them and lo and behold, each bottle is given its own space. Many other products can be handled in the same manner.
Packaging dividers are used in many situations, such as:
- Candles
- Glass jars
- Cosmetic bottles
- Perfumes
- Soap products
- Food containers
- Essential oils
- Electronics
- Hardware items
- Gift sets
- Subscription boxes
- Small retail products
The dividers don’t have to be complicated to be useful. For a few products, its role is primarily to prevent the contact of one product with another. For others it will help to decrease the movements in the box. And with presentation packaging, it can just make things appear more organised when the consumer opens the package. The latter point is more significant than many businesses realize. Customers see when items are placed in a box with empty space surrounding the product. They can also see when everything is in place and it looks like it was put together with love. The packaging structure is provided by a well-sized custom box divider. It informs each product where to sit in lieu of having everything floating around inside.
The Fit Matters
A divider will only work properly if it is properly sized. If the sections are too big, the products will continue to move. Tighten them too much or your employees can get in trouble when loading the box without damaging the packaging. This is one reason we prefer to use real product/box sizes. If you are putting 4 jars of preserves in a box, we need to know more than just the size of the
outside box. The diameter, height, weight and space requirement around items can all influence the final layout of the jar. or businesses that have the same products being packed daily, having this right can also make
packing easier. Each item is assigned to your team. The box does not need to be rearranged as much, there is less
“guesswork” and the final box looks more uniform from one order to the next.
Select an Appropriate Divider That Makes Sense for the Product
A heavy divider should not be used for a lightweight product and vice versa.
The content should be relevant to the items you are bringing.
Cardboard
Many items in the retail industry work well with standard cardboard. Lightweight, adaptable and can be used in products that primarily require separation and not substantial cushioning. Soaps, cosmetics, accessories and small jars, stationery and gift products are among the common items where cardboard boxes are used for packing. These can also be a useful choice if you need a clean interior package but don’t want the overall package to be too weighty.
Kraft
Kraft is suitable if it is desirable that the inner surface of the packaging has a more natural look. It can be used with handmade items, candles, natural skin care, soaps, and organic brands as well as those that already use brown kraft boxes. nstead of using a whole new material in the box, you can opt for a kraft cardboard divider, which can provide a sense of uniformity in the packaging.
Corrugated Cardboard
Some products require a stronger product. Corrugated dividers might be more suitable for heavier jars, automotive parts, products that travel through a challenging distribution system or glass bottles. Corrugated material is paperboard with a fluted layer between the two layers of paper that provides an added level of structure to paperboard. It is possible to use it for producing more robust internal parts, and to minimize product-to-product contact during transportation.
Interlocking Dividers
One of the most helpful types for multiple products going into the same box is interlocking dividers. The pieces fit together to create a grid of separate cells. It could take four cells for bottles, six for small jars, twelve for sample products—or other. One such advantage of interlocking cardboard dividers is that it is possible to make multiple dividers
with a voluminous molded insert. They can be supplied also flat for certain projects, which simplifies storage to be put into the box
and then assembled.
How Many Different Ways Can You Arrange the Products in the Same Box?
No, not to worry! The divider does not necessarily have to divide the rectangle into equal pieces. You want to make a gift box containing a candle, a small perfume bottle, two skin care bottles, and an accessory. If all the compartments were of equal size, then space would be wasted. Rather, custom-made cardboard partitions can be designed to accommodate the individual products. This helps to create an intentional layout of the box and may prevent the need to have to fill
empty spaces with packing material.
Less Direct Contact
This is especially significant for glass, coated containers, candles and items that have
decorative finishes. Products that do not break may still get scratched by rubbing up repeatedly, causing chipped
labels or scuffed surfaces or marks on printed packaging. Use of a divider gives a physical separation. Cardboard bottle dividers can be a straightforward solution for blocking the direct contact between multiple bottles when it comes to bottle packaging.
Easier Packing
Packaging should be convenient for the customer, but also convenient for the persons who prepare
the order. A divider provides staff with a clear layout. Each product has a fixed space; the products are not stacked in the box and then shuffled around to make room for others.
This is useful for:
- Subscription boxes
- Product bundles
- Promotional kits
- Cosmetic sets
- Gift boxes
- Sample packs
- Ecommerce orders
It can also be helpful to maintain the presentation when multiple people are packing orders.
A Better Unboxing Experience
A better unboxing experience is achieved by having a cleaner environment.
Open a box and all the products lean into the middle and the order is instantly less thought through.
If the products are in other boxes with little room, the difference is clearly noticed when opened.
This doesn’t imply that all boxes must be upscale.
Sometimes it’s sufficient to have a clean, tidy space.
For brands that do want something more polished, custom printed cardboard dividers can be coordinated
with the rest of the packaging.
You can add the following, depending on the material and design:
- Brand colors
- Simple patterns
- Logo printing
- Product information
- Short messages
- Promotional details
Generally, we do recommend that the divider printing is kept simple. The insert should enhance
the presentation and not detract from the product.
Why Businesses Choose Cardboard Dividers From The Box Printing
There are many reasons why businesses opt for cardboard dividers from The Box Printing. They are far from the same as a generic divider and a custom-made box divider. For products that fall into “fits generic,” that may be sufficient, but for a business that sells
its own brand of products, something more specific is needed. Custom Cardboard Dividers can be made to your specifications at The Box Printing as far as size, material, number of compartments and packaging style. You may bring in a layout that is complete, or just let us know what you’d like to pack.
Start With 100 Pieces
Not all your businesses require 5,000 dividers in storage.
At the low end, our MOQ is 100 pieces, making custom packaging more feasible for startups, small
product runs, new product launches, and businesses testing out a new box design.
For large volume packaging runs, we can also supply cardboard dividers wholesale.
Free Design Assistance
Sometimes customers are aware of their need for a divider, but they aren’t sure how it should be
constructed. This is perfectly normal. You know that you can store six bottles in one box, but not how many cells are in the box, how high the divider is or how the bottles are arranged is something different. Our staff will be able to help you with the layout.Tell about the sizes, shapes, boxes, number of products and anything special about the products.
We can then help you in the process to design a divider that makes sense to you.
Made for Your Box
With custom cardboard partitions, you can choose details such as:
- Number of compartments
- Cell size
- Divider height
- Board thickness
- Material
- Overall dimensions
- Interlocking layout
- Printing
- Branding details
This kind of flexibility is beneficial if your packaging is meant around a product and not a
certain box size.
Paper-Based Options
Many companies are also attempting to reduce excess packaging. Paper alternatives such as cardboard and kraft dividers may be helpful for some products. This can be affected by coatings, adhesives, inks and local recycling regulations for finished
packaging, so it is advisable to select materials dependent on the overall packaging design,and not assume that all paper packaging is recyclable all over the world. Our staff can consult with you about the appropriate features and appearance you may require.
Free Shipping Is Available Throughout the USA
Box Printing offers free shipping within the USA for all qualifying orders with custom box printing. This, coupled with our low order quantities and free design help, makes it more flexible for small
and established businesses to order custom packaging.
