Boxes and Shipping Supplies

When you are shipping or transporting items it is important to have the right box and supplies for the job.  The better the fit to your individual needs the safer your item will remain throughout the moving process.  Here at VP Supplies, we stock a huge variety of packaging and shipping supplies and strive to provide our customers with the tools they need to get the job done right. One of the areas in which VP Supplies stands above the competition is in offering eco-friendly boxes and shipping supplies on top of our traditional fare.  These products are specifically engineered to produce less environment waste and are made from natural materials, such as plastics refined from corn.  Additionally, VP Supplies’ biodegradable and eco-friendly products make no sacrifices when it comes to quality, providing customers with the same superior service they would expect from more traditional boxes and shipping supplies. Shipping boxes are designed for a variety of purposes, from shipping and displaying foods to storing heavy machinery.  For this reason, all of our shipping boxes are designed to be as lightweight as possible without sacrificing quality or function.

This way shipping costs are kept to a minimum but items remain supported and protected throughout the shipping and storage processes.  Protecting your items is our number one priority, and selecting the right box for the items you are shipping and storing will help to ensure that they arrive at their final destination in the same condition that they left.  Shape, size, and strength all matter, as shipping boxes are designed for a variety of purposes, from shipping and displaying food to storing heavy machinery.  For instance, many shipping boxes are designed using corrugated cardboard, or cardboard that is constructing from layers of material glued together to form a strong encasement.  Whether made of cardboard, plastic, or any other material, though, our shipping boxes and supplies are designed to be as lightweight as possible without sacrificing on quality - meaning that they cost less to ship but still get your item to its destination in the condition that you sent it. To choose the right box for your job, it is important to consider several factors.  Two of these are: what size of box do you need and how strong does it have to be?  Size is discussed in terms of dimensions which are divided into three parts: length, width, and height.  Strength, on the other hand, is often represented by the number of pounds a box can reliably contain.  The bigger the item, the larger the dimensions.  The heavier the item, the greater the strength rating.

Another consideration to keep in mind is: how do you plan on sealing the box?  Cardboard sealing tape is often applied to shipping boxes in order to seal the open side.  Additionally, sealing tape can be used to provide extra support when applied around the box.  This tape comes in a variety of forms, from lightweight to heavyweight, and can be bought on its own or in a dispenser.  Dispensers are particularly helpful when packing any item as they hold the tape secure and make the process of adhering and cutting the tape much easier than doing so manually.  Remember though, while more tape can provide additional support to a box, too little tape will leave it exposed or vulnerable to damage. Resource Box:John Jones is an expert on shipping supplies and related products.  He is a packaging specialist with VP Supplies, a company providing a complete line of shipping supplies using an innovative approach to serving its customers. Visit our website for a complete line of shipping supplies www.vpsupplies.com Vertex Packaging and Shipping Supplies located at Los Angeles, California