The Benefits of Plastic Clamshell Packaging

Clamshell-Packaging - Benefits of Palstic Clamshell Packaging.

You can't judge a book by its cover, but consumers often judge your products by their packaging. The attention given to packaging can be reflective of the effort put into making the actual product.
Plastic clamshell packaging is a cost-effective, customizable, and durable packaging option that lets your customers see the actual product instead of judging it from a picture. This type of packaging ensures your customers that what they're buying is brand new and in good condition. The fact that plastic packaging is customizable means that the clear or colored plastic is made to fit perfectly around the product and its accompanying branding materials. When done properly, this makes the product more attractive and easier to sell.
Plastic clamshell packaging can serve as protection against poor storage conditions and poor handling during transportation. This is especially beneficial for providers of computer hardware, hand-held electronics, toys, medical supplies, and other sensitive products. An eco-friendly plastic made from Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is ideal for packaging food products.
Companies can also combine plastic clamshell packaging with paper based packaging solutions for added value to the product. Manufacturers can even combine different products in a single value pack for marketing purposes. Impact Manufacturing makes use of PET, PVC, HIPS, and ESD materials to design the perfect package for your specific packaging needs. Consumers can find their packaging products in every major U.S. retailer, and other locations around the world. Those wanting to know more should visit Impact-MFG.com.
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MWV's alternative to clamshell packaging

No doubt many readers are still nursing injuries sustained on Christmas morning as they tried to free a new toy or gadget from the impenetrable fortress that is clamshell packaging. Such packaging has even spawned a device specifically designed to combat the finger slicing clear plastic and a number of big name manufacturers including Sony and Microsoft have jumped on the bandwagon to rid the Earth of this unnecessary burden. One of the best alternatives we've seen made an appearance at CES 2009, with MWV packaging showcasing the latest version of its environmentally friendly, paperboard-based Natralock security packaging solution.

Already used by such companies as SanDisk the Natralock is made from sustainably sourced laminated recyclable paperboard which is combined with a clear APET or RPET thermoform to create a visible package that uses 50 to 60 percent less plastic on average than traditional PVC clamshell and is nearly impossible to tear apart by hand. However, unlike clamshell, consumers can easily open the Natralock package with a pair of household scissors. It also features conductive ink technology that emits an audible sound or “alarm” when the package is tampered with or if the ink circuit is broken to provide security without compromising visibility.

Advantages for manufacturers include reduced warehousing, transportation and shipping costs when compared to petroleum-based packaging thanks to Natralock packaging being lighter and requiring fewer components. It also achieves superior price stability by relying less on PET and PVC plastic resins and increases production rates and efficiencies as well, sealing up to 40 to 60 percent faster on average. MWV also points out that it reduces the need for manual labor by eliminating time-consuming insert sheets altogether and can use existing sealing machinery. With the obvious disadvantages of clamshell packaging we can only hope manufacturers get on board to bring us a clamshell free Christmas next year.

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