Foam In Place Cost Comparison
Other Non-Cost Considerations:
Expensive
Slow - must wait for foam to expand and cure
Typically not recycled, recycling is VERY difficult
Requires Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and safety training
Air Bubble Packaging Cost Comparison
Bubble Height | Thickness in inches | Layers to reach 12" high | Compression Factor | Liner Feet Per Roll | Cost Per Roll | Cost Per Linear Foot | Cost Per Cubic Foot |
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Other Non-Cost Considerations:
Expensive
Labor intensive for wrapping
Typically not recycled
Air Pillows Cost Comparison
Pillow Size | Quantity of Pillows Per Cubic Foot | Cost Per Air Pillow | Cost Per Cubic Foot |
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Other Non-Cost Considerations:
Difficult to use - large unit size
Allows item migration in box
Limited blocking and bracing ability due shape
Packing Peanuts Cost Comparison
Packing Peanut Type | Cost Per Bag | Bag Size in Cubic Feet | Cost Per Cubic Foot |
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Other Non-Cost Considerations:
Storage issues - ready to use matreial has to be stored
EPS peanuts typically not recycled
Messy
Allows item migration in box
Wadded Kraft Paper Cost Comparison
System Type | Roll or Bundle Width | Length of roll or bundle | Cost Per Roll or Bundle | Cost Per Linear Foot | Feet Used Per Cubic Foot | Compression Factor | Cost Per Cubic Foot |
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Other Non-Cost Considerations: hazmat, no recyclability
Labor intensive
Typically protects for a single impact
Large variation in usage across packing associates