Tips for Shipping Electromedical and Control Instruments

The shipping of delicate medical and control instruments is quite different from the shipping of other items because the instruments in question are sensitive and they need to perform well after they reach their destination.

This is the very reason that most of these instruments are packed in the heavy containers which are not only difficult to handle but quite costly.

In this article, we are going to discuss some packaging considerations for such instruments.

Options for packaging materials

Companies typically go for the timber packaging which provides rigid support to the delicate medical equipment. However, research suggests that this packaging is not 100% shock proof. Since this packaging is itself quite heavier, it adds extra mass to the shipment, making is quite difficult to move and manage.

In this scenario, you can opt for the lighter packaging options. For instance, you can choose heavy duty corrugated boxes which doesn’t only provide good support to the equipment but also keeps the shipment’s weight under control. Moreover, it is far more cost effective option as compared to timber packaging.

Prevention of damage during the transit

You cannot afford your delicate items to receive damage during the transit. if the damage happens, you will not only have to bear the cost of equipment but there are some other charges such as logistics and packaging that you will need to pay out of your pocket.

In this scenario, you will have to make sure that you have picked high quality packaging materials to cushion the instruments you are shipping. For instance, you can cover the instruments using lightweight foam which absorbs shocks during the transit.

Transportation

Make sure that you are using the outer packaging of reduced size. This way, the item inside the box will not move freely during transportation. Moreover, you will be able to place more packages on a pallet. Thus, the payload will be increased. If you have acquired carrier’s services for the shipping of your items, this way of reducing outer packaging’s size can be quite helpful.

Another benefit of using appropriate sized boxes is that you will not have to use unnecessary supplies to fill the void. This way, the packaging waste can be reduced. Nevertheless, you will have to make sure that you are using packaging supplies in adequate amount in order to ensure product’s safety.

Customer experience

Customer experience is another highly important factor which you will have to take into consideration. For this purpose, the first thing that you will have to pay attention to is that the package is easy to open. A difficult-to-open package can lead to the wrap rage which is not a good experience for the customer and your business in any way. Moreover, you need to make the packaging recyclable in order to contribute in reducing the packaging waste.