Foam Dunnage

Foam dunnage can take a number of forms. Usually however, it describes foam inserts used to prevent the movement and damage of components during handling in manufacturing operations.

They are often designed to be used within an outer tote bin, tray or box. Ultimately, they assist in not only protecting parts and components, but with manual or automatic handling within a manufacturing environment, or returnable supply chain packaging.

Please see below for the various foam dunnage items your business can source from GWP

Besides the foam dunnage that your business can use as part of your handling and production processes, there are a number of other foam products your business can take advantage of.

This includes foam packaging for high volume, single trip shipping, performance foam inserts for protecting specialist equipment, or even high-quality presentation foam for added value or retail packaging applications.

Foam dunnage is widely and typically used to help with the protection of parts or components whilst they are being moved around a production environment or between supplier, sub contractor and customer.

Utilised within Correx® or moulded plastic handling containers, foam inserts of this type can provide protection in a number of ways.

Firstly, they prevent items from colliding with each other when being transported, potentially causing damage to one another. Secondly, they provide a level of cushioning if a tote container is dropped or knocked. And finally, the soft nature of the foams surface can also help with preventing surface scratches and blemishes, which can result in parts being rejected or returned.

As well as protection for parts and components, foam dunnage can also help with productivity too.

For example, the use of foam dividers can allow for more efficient packing of parts within the outer container. Foam trays can take this a step further, by enabling layering of components to further maximise space within the tote box. By making more efficient use of space within the container, it allows for more parts to be moved more efficiently.

Conversely, it can also mean that containers are not overloaded, preventing health and safety issues for staff and / or damage to the contents.

But besides this, with parts or components neatly organised it can allow for those working on an assembly line to check much more easily whether a specific item is running low. This can in turn prevent items running out, slowing or even halting production.

And finally, as parts are considerably less likely to be damaged during movement around your premises, there is less likelihood of production operatives waiting for replacement, undamaged items.

See below for a number of common questions regarding the foam dunnage products available from GWP Protective.

Can’t see the answer to your specific question? Please contact a member of the GWP team – on 01722 416 440 or protective@gwp.co.uk – who will be happy to help!

GWP Protective, as part of the larger GWP Group, are uniquely placed to provide your business with specific products and a level of service that isn’t available from other foam suppliers.

For starters, working closely across all divisions of GWP means that you can source both your containers, totes and trays alongside your chosen foam dunnage. Whilst this may sound insignificant, it not only reduces your costs (and admin), but also means that the compatibility between them is vastly improved as well.

A less tangible benefit – but crucial nonetheless – is the expertise across different disciplines. Whilst most foam converters can produce foam dunnage products, they may not have the knowledge of the processes and requirements of handling parts and components as part of a production / assembly line, or when used in a larger supply chain. GWP does.

Your business can lean on this knowledge, asking for free impartial advice alongside no obligation quotes.

The bottom line? By sourcing your foam dunnage and handling containers from GWP, you can be certain that you will benefit from the most suitable option for your specific application, as well as the most cost effective too.