Efficiency is everything in the packaging and logistics industry. And, custom plastic trays are a highly sought-after way to improve efficiency within business operations. Whether you manufacture delicate electronics, medical equipment, or retail goods, these trays optimize space, minimize waste, and enhance product protection. In this blog, we’re diving into how this versatile packaging option revolutionizes the way businesses approach packaging and shipping.
What are Custom Plastic Trays?
When it comes to packaging, custom plastic trays are a common option to securely hold, organize, and protect products. Typically, they are made using thermoforming processes and are designed with a company’s specific needs in mind. These trays are widely used across industries, from food packaging to medical, automotive, and electronic applications.
Benefits of Using Plastic Trays in Packaging and Shipping
Improved Organization
Because plastic trays are designed with custom cavities or compartments to hold individual items, they offer improved organization over other packaging materials. It’s easier to count, retrieve, and inspect products, which can save time and money.
Enhanced Protection
Plastic trays offer an unparalleled barrier that safeguards products from damage and contamination. They keep products from shifting or colliding, which reduces the risk of damage during shipment. Many trays can be made with films that offer an enhanced barrier against contaminants.
Sustainability
More and more consumers are looking to brands to improve their sustainability practices. In fact, many of them are willing to pay a 9.7% sustainability premium. Now, it’s easier than ever to create sustainable plastic thermoformed packaging. At Orange Packaging, we’ve developed a bio-additive to make our packaging biodegradable. Once disposed of, treated products break down within 12 months to five years, depending on their density. This natural process leaves no microplastics, breaking down the plastic completely.
Applications Across Industries
Electronics
Electronic components are often extremely fragile, and custom plastic trays can help keep them safe. Thermoformed packaging is popular for circuit boards, semiconductors, and cables as it protects them from static, dust, and physical damage. Additionally, trays can streamline manufacturing and assembly processes by keeping parts in designated positions.
Medical and Pharmaceutical
Custom trays are a huge part of the healthcare industry. In the medical sector, they can be used to hold surgical instruments, medical devices, and more. They’re also great for organizing multiple instruments or items needed for specific procedures.
The pharmaceutical industry also relies heavily on custom trays. They can help protect medications, vials, and more from contamination or damage. Additionally, multi-compartment trays can separate doses or different types of medications.
Automotive
Trays are designed to hold and protect parts like gears, fasteners, or other components during manufacturing and shipping. They work to prevent scratches, dents, and contamination of products.
Retail and E-commerce
It’s common to use custom trays in retail packaging, as they improve product visibility and display. This can boost consumer appeal and encourage sales. When it comes to e-commerce packaging, trays are often used to prevent damage to fragile or high-value items. This may extend to cosmetics, toys, or other products.
Work with Orange Packaging for Your Custom Trays
When you need custom plastic trays that fit your exact needs, trust the company that’s been in business since 1950. Orange Packaging is a family-owned, fourth-generation organization that has decades of experience in thermoforming, display creation, fulfillment, and more. Our dedicated team and state-of-the-art machinery are standing by to handle even the most difficult packaging products.
Since our inception, we’ve worked to deliver the right products, at the right price, at the right time. So far, we’ve worked with hundreds of happy customers. We’d be delighted to help you, too. Want to learn more about what we can do for you? Reach out to our team for an initial consultation.
