{"id":70224,"date":"2025-07-16T10:04:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T08:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wrent.sk\/uncategorized\/the-5-most-common-packaging-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them\/"},"modified":"2025-07-16T10:43:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T08:43:51","slug":"the-5-most-common-packaging-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wrent.sk\/en\/recommended\/the-5-most-common-packaging-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 most common packaging mistakes and how to avoid them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Packaging is an often underestimated part of logistics. It is here that you decide whether the goods will arrive in order or whether you will be faced with an unpleasant complaint. Let&#8217;s take a look at the most common mistakes companies make when packing and the simple solutions.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Incorrect choice of packaging material<\/h2>\n\n<p>Using weak <a href=\"https:\/\/wrent.sk\/en\/products\/packaging-materials\/foils\/\">stretch film<\/a> for heavy pallets or <a href=\"https:\/\/wrent.sk\/en\/products\/packaging-materials\/tying-tapes\/pp-tapes\/\">PP strapping <\/a>instead of <a href=\"https:\/\/wrent.sk\/en\/products\/packaging-materials\/tying-tapes\/steel-tapes\/\">steel<\/a> straps for bulky goods can end in disaster. Every material has its uses &#8211; consult the experts and choose what&#8217;s best for your packages. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Packing too loose or too tight<\/h2>\n\n<p>If the foil or tape is too loose, the goods may shift in transit. If, on the other hand, it is stretched too far, it can deform the packaging or even the product itself. Modern <a href=\"https:\/\/wrent.sk\/en\/products\/packaging-machines\/\">wrapping<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/wrent.sk\/en\/products\/strapping-machines\/\">strapping machines<\/a> can adjust the tension precisely.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saving on protective elements<\/h2>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wrent.sk\/en\/products\/packaging-materials\/protective-edges-and-corner-guards\/\">Cardboard edges, corners<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/wrent.sk\/en\/products\/packaging-materials\/air-cushions-en\/\">filler material<\/a> in boxes are not an unnecessary luxury. Their few extra cents can prevent damage worth tens of euros. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manual packaging in large volume<\/h2>\n\n<p>For smaller shipments, <a href=\"https:\/\/wrent.sk\/en\/products\/packaging-machines\/manual-packaging\/stretch-film-unwinders\/\">hand packing<\/a> is sufficient. But if you send dozens or hundreds of packages a day, manual packing is time-consuming, non-ergonomic and often inaccurate. <a href=\"https:\/\/wrent.sk\/en\/products\/packaging-machines\/vertical-packaging-machines\/semi-automatic-vertical-wrapping-machines\/\">Semi-automatic<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/wrent.sk\/en\/products\/packaging-machines\/vertical-packaging-machines\/automatic-vertical-wrapping-machines\/\">automatic packaging <\/a>machines save you time and money. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Neglected servicing of packaging equipment<\/h2>\n\n<p>Even the best machines need occasional <a href=\"https:\/\/wrent.sk\/en\/service\/\">checking or cleaning.<\/a> Otherwise, they can surprise you at the worst possible moment, for example just before a big shipment is sent out.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Do you want to avoid packaging mistakes?<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/wrent.sk\/en\/contact\/\">We will be happy to advise you <\/a>on choosing the right machines and materials, or even provide <a href=\"https:\/\/wrent.sk\/en\/service\/\">regular servicing.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Packaging is an often underestimated part of logistics. It is here that you decide whether the goods will arrive in order or whether you will be faced with an unpleasant complaint. Let&#8217;s take a look at the most common mistakes companies make when packing and the simple solutions. 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