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Packaging Accessories

The supplies that complete a packaging setup, from tape to stretch wrap. Request a free quote and partner suppliers will confirm what's available.

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Common Product Types

Packaging Accessories

A box is only part of the equation. The right accessories secure, protect, and identify your shipments from origin to destination.

Packing Tape

Clear and tan packing tape in various widths and adhesive strengths, for machine or hand application. Standard acrylic tape handles everyday use, while hot melt adhesive tape is common for cold-storage and heavy-duty applications.

  • 2" standard width
  • 3" wide for heavy boxes
  • Hot melt adhesive
  • Acrylic adhesive
  • Dispenser guns

Strapping & Banding

Secure pallets and heavy boxes with polypropylene or steel strapping. Complete kits include tensioners and seals. Polypropylene suits lighter loads; steel strapping is usually chosen for heavy industrial and metal products.

  • Polypropylene strapping
  • Steel banding
  • Tensioner tools
  • Seals & buckles
  • Strapping kits

Corner Protectors

Cardboard and plastic corner protectors prevent crushing and edge damage during transit. Various sizes to fit different loads. They distribute strapping pressure and protect edges from forklift impact.

  • Cardboard L-shaped
  • Plastic heavy-duty
  • 2x2 to 4x4 sizes
  • Various lengths
  • Paperboard options

Box Dividers & Inserts

Corrugated dividers, cell packs, and custom inserts to separate and protect individual items inside boxes. Essential for bottles, jars, electronics, and other fragile products that need to be isolated from each other.

  • Cell dividers
  • Partition sets
  • Custom die-cut inserts
  • Corrugated pads
  • Foam inserts

Stretch Wrap & Shrink Film

Pallet wrap to secure loads for shipping, sold in hand rolls, machine rolls, and various gauges. Pre-stretched film is designed to use less material per wrap in high-volume operations.

  • 18" hand rolls
  • 20" machine rolls
  • 80 gauge standard
  • Pre-stretched film
  • Colored options

Cushioning & Void Fill

Protect products in transit with bubble wrap, packing peanuts, kraft paper, and air pillows. Choose based on fragility and weight. Paper-based options are easier to recycle where local programs accept them.

  • Bubble wrap rolls
  • Packing peanuts
  • Kraft paper rolls
  • Air pillow systems
  • Foam sheets

Labels & Marking

Shipping labels, handling instruction stickers, and barcode labels help identify packages and keep them handled properly throughout the supply chain.

  • Shipping labels (4x6)
  • Pallet ID labels
  • Fragile / This Side Up stickers
  • Blank barcode labels
  • Marker pens & label guns

Edge Boards & Sheet Protectors

Corrugated edge boards (also known as angle boards) reinforce pallet loads and prevent strapping from cutting into products. Sheet protectors are placed between layers on a pallet to distribute weight evenly.

  • Corrugated edge boards
  • Plastic angle boards
  • Corrugated pallet sheets
  • Kraft slip sheets
  • Anti-slip pallet sheets

Desiccants & Moisture Control

Silica gel packets, clay desiccants, and VCI (Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor) products to control humidity inside packages. Essential for metal parts, electronics, and any product susceptible to moisture damage during storage or ocean freight.

  • Silica gel packets
  • Clay desiccant bags
  • VCI paper & poly bags
  • Humidity indicator cards
  • Desiccant blankets

Palletizing Supplies

The supplies that help build stable pallet loads. From corner boards to top caps to pallet bands, these items work together to keep products in place from warehouse to destination.

  • Pallet top caps
  • Pallet bands / rubber straps
  • Corner board sets
  • Pallet cones
  • Dock plates & edge guards
Match Your Needs

Accessory Compatibility Guide

Not sure which accessories pair with your box type? Use this guide to find the right combination.

Gaylord Boxes

Recommended Accessories

Stretch wrap, strapping, pallet sheets, desiccants, liner bags

Notes

Stretch wrap is essential for securing loaded gaylords on pallets. Use desiccants for moisture-sensitive contents and liner bags for granular materials.

Corrugated Boxes

Recommended Accessories

Packing tape, cushioning, dividers, labels, void fill

Notes

Match tape strength to box weight. Use void fill to prevent contents from shifting. Dividers are essential for bottles and fragile items.

Specialty Boxes

Recommended Accessories

Custom inserts, foam sheets, desiccants, handling labels

Notes

Specialty boxes often call for matching accessories. Insulated shippers usually need gel packs, and dividers help keep bottles and glassware apart.

Pallets

Recommended Accessories

Stretch wrap, strapping, corner protectors, edge boards, top caps

Notes

A fully secured pallet load uses stretch wrap plus strapping. Corner protectors prevent strapping damage. Top caps protect upper boxes.

Packing Basics

Packaging Optimization Tips

Get the most out of your packaging with these general packing guides.

Right-Size Your Boxes

Using a box that is too large wastes void fill material, increases dimensional weight shipping charges, and allows contents to shift during transit. Choose the smallest box that fits your product with adequate cushioning on all six sides.

The Two-Inch Rule

Leave at least two inches of cushioning material between your product and every wall of the box. This buffer zone absorbs shock during drops and impacts. For fragile items, increase this to three or four inches.

H-Tape for Heavy Boxes

For boxes over 40 lbs, apply tape in an H-pattern: across the center seam and both edges of the top and bottom. This distributes stress across the box and prevents flap blowout during handling and stacking.

Wrap Before Stacking

Always apply stretch wrap to pallet loads before moving them. A minimum of three revolutions at the top, middle, and base of the load provides basic stability. For heavy loads or long transit, use five or more revolutions with extra attention to the base.

Control Interior Moisture

For ocean freight, long-term storage, or metal products, include desiccant packets sized for the volume of your box, following the desiccant maker's chart. Include a humidity indicator card to verify conditions upon arrival.

Label Clearly and Consistently

Place shipping labels on the top and at least one side of every box. Include handling instruction labels (Fragile, This Side Up, Do Not Stack) where applicable. For palletized loads, label all four sides of the stretch-wrapped pallet.

Larger Quantities

Bulk Ordering

Ordering supplies in larger quantities can keep them on hand when you need them. Pricing is by quote from partner suppliers, so tell us what you use and how much.

Case & Pallet Quantities

Accessories are often packed by the case or the pallet. List the quantity you have in mind and a partner supplier can quote it.

  • Mention item size and gauge
  • Note hand or machine application
  • Combine with boxes on one request

Repeat Needs

If you go through supplies regularly, say so in your request. Any ongoing arrangement is agreed directly with the partner supplier.

  • Estimate your monthly usage
  • Share your location and dock access
  • Prices and terms are set by the supplier

Custom Kits

Some partner suppliers can put together accessory kits. Tell us your box types and products, and we'll include the details with your request.

  • Kits matched to a box size
  • Can include tape, cushioning, labels, etc.
  • Handy for keeping pack stations organized

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