Cushion foam is used to help protect fragile items during moving. Shock, vibration and damage are controlled by the cushioning effect and chances of product damage are reduced. It is easy to use and perforated for easy tearing. Cushion foam is used to wrap glasses, plates, crockery, lamps, electronics and other breakable items.
When using cushion foam, you have to slip each square piece between the plates and stack them together. It is also good for figurines and curio items. Cushion foam is spongy and pliable. It is not very expensive and has proven to be a necessary item for packing fragile items. Cushion foam comes in various sizes to facilitate usage and packing the different items. They are compact and lint free and come in individual foam packs, pouches or rolls. Cushion foam has higher puncture resistance, good elongation and great tensile strength.
Cushion foam measurements are generally 40”x12”x3/32” or 20”x12”x3/32” and are perforated every 12 inches. There are different categories for using cushion foam and different reasons for using it:
Cushion foam provides great protection to household articles and protect from shock, vibration or impact in the course of moving.
The total amount spent on cushion foams is negligible.
When moving, the weather conditions do not affect the foam.
It helps protect products affected by static.
Most cushion foam is environment friendly and recyclable.
Cushion foam is used to package the following items:
Dishes, platters or any other kitchen items that need extra cushioning.
Pictures, paintings, frames and other artwork to ensure added surface protection.
Lamps, lamp shades, electric and small appliances.
Vases, dishware, glassware, knick-knacks and curios.
China and silverware.
Furniture.
Finished wood, glass, plastic, ceramic painted or unpainted metals.
Cushion foams are available in different types based on the level of protection needed:
3/16" Bubble Cushioning Foam - Good for placing in between items like platters, dishes, plates etc. and provides good surface protection. They are good for wrapping and padding lightweight, small articles which include glassware and electronics.
5/16" Bubble Cushioning Foam - Good for semi-rugged products like ceramics and small electronic appliances.
1/2 " Bubble Cushioning Foam - Ideal for lining boxes and to fill in any spaces. It acts as good filler and is also used for large glassware and heavier electronic equipment.
