Have packaging issues affected your company’s bottom line? Or maybe products received from your suppliers are damaged in transit because the materials they are manufactured from are not durable enough to withstand being tossed about during shipping.

Shipping

Procurement for specialized packaging requirements can create a maze of challenges. Whether it be in choosing the right packaging options related to design, size or quality, all while maintaining cost controls, to the amount of time spent in researching the many options available. When you use SiTECH, a supplier of silicone rubber parts manufactured in the U.S., you don’t need to worry about adding special packaging requirements to the bill of materials (BOM) for the silicone components being purchased.

With the use of custom silicone keypads and components, your products can travel more safely and possibly even save you money. Some companies need to add on handling charges due to special packaging requirements to ensure that their breakable products arrive safely. Unlike plastic, which is rigid and may become brittle and crack, silicone is flexible and absorbs the shock of harsh shipping environments.

Bulk Packaging

Silicone rubber keypads may be packed in bulk directly into a cardboard box, or they may be packaged into poly bags individually or in various quantities to satisfy your unique logistics requirements. It’s not necessary to add bubble wrap, foam or air cushioning products to your packaging. Those are necessary for some other types of materials. In fact, the costs may be factored into your piece price, can spur extra handling charges,  and may cost more for the freight charges due to the extra weight added to your package.

Storage

Silicone rubber products are easily stored and  lower the storage concerns many companies face. Silicone components alone, without added features such as adhesive layers, don’t have a shelf life and may be stored indefinitely. They may be left in the original shipping cartons, allowing them to be stacked in a warehouse or they can be removed and placed in bins. If you need your product readily available for use, they may be exposed during storage and can be quickly and easily cleaned from dust which will not harm them. Silicone products also can withstand temperature changes which may affect many storage areas.

If a package is dropped during the shipping, receiving, warehousing or retrieval processes, there is no need to worry; your product will be found in the same condition as the day it was manufactured.

When designing your product, the use of silicone rubber keypads and components can be a valuable option. SiTECH’s many years of experience enables us to assist you in producing a great product. SiTECH provides competitive pricing and helps you achieve a high quality product that gives you the assurance your product will be the best it can be.