Wet Press Molded Pulp Inserts
Key Features:
Ideal for packaging lightweight products, we press molded pulp inserts ensure your products are soundly held in place during distribution and shipping. Popular for being lightweight and recyclable, wet press molded pulp inserts are custom formed to your products to ensure all items are packaged securely inside of almost any packaging type.
- 100% recyclable
- Molded to the shape of your products
- Ideal for packaging lightweight products
Overview
Custom wet press molded pulp inserts are ideal for packaging lightweight products like cosmetics and food products. Popular for ensuring products are held in place to withstand movement, wet press molded pulp inserts are incredibly lightweight and are custom formed to your products to ensure a tight fit within almost any packaging type. The surface features a glossy surface finish adding a higher perceived value to the unboxing experience for your customers.
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 |
