Dry Press Molded Pulp Inserts
Key Features:
Designed to provide exceptional support and protection to fragile and heavy weight products, dry press molded pulp inserts are expertly engineered edge protector and feature thick walls to avoid damage during shipping.
- 100% recyclable
- Expertly engineered edge protection
- Ideal for e-commerce and electronics
Overview
Custom dry press molded pulp inserts are 100% recyclable and provide exceptional support and protection to fragile and heavy weight products. Popular for packaging e-commerce products, electronics and certain food products, these inserts are shaped to your product, providing exceptional edge protection and structure which minimizes the risk of damage during shipping. Dry press molded pulp inserts are available in transfer molded pulp which features a polished surface ideal for creating protective custom box inserts that still adds to the unboxing experience of your products.
Manufacturing Process
01. Blend
Raw material is blended and then mixed with water. Any non-fiber material is removed at this stage to create the pulp.
02. Mold
The machine pulls pulp onto the molds of your products. The water is then removed by applying a vacuum to set the pulp in place on the mold.
03. Press
The pulp is pressed and dried by two heated halves of the mold. Dry press thermoforming the product in under 10 seconds.
04. Dry
All complete dry press molded pulp inserts are inspected for quality control and then stacked on pallets ready for shipping.
Material Composition
01. Sugarcane Bagasse
A fibrous pulp material that remains after crushing sugarcane and extracting all liquids.
02. Recycled Cardboard
Recycled cardboard is collected and blended with water to create a reusable fibrous pulp.
03. Recycled Paper
Recycled paper is collected and blended with water to create a reusable fibrous pulp.
| Drypress/Wetpress Comparison | Dry Press Molded Pulp | Wet Press Molded Plup |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $ | $$ |
| Thickness | 1.5mm to 6.0mm | 0.7mm to 1.2mm |
| Dimension Range | Within L “120cm” W “80cm” H “15cm” | Within L “70cm” W “60cm” H “12cm” |
| Surface Finish | Smooth top side, rough bottom side | Very smooth top side, mesh like bottom side |
| Commonly Used For | Food & drink trays, electronic products, heavy products | Lightweight products, luxury products |
Thickness
| Insert Material Comparison | Molded Pulp | Corrugated | Foam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material Composition | Made from 100% recycled paper | Mixture of virgin and recycled paper | Resin base |
| Sustainability | Recyclable, biodegradable, compostable | Recyclable | Non-biodegradable or recyclable |
| Protection | Excellent vibration & cushioning resistance | Moderate vibration & cushioning resistance | Excellent vibration & cushioning resistance |
| Storage Capability | Stackable | Stackable flat | Not stackable |
| Climate Tolerance | Temperature & humidity resistant | Humidity affects performance | Temperature & humidity resistant |
| Static | Static neutral | Static neutral | Only with anti-static foam |
| Color Availability | White / brown / black | White / brown | White / black |
